As a Lexical Definition, Lord Webb-Johnson's Multiple Definition "A Neurotic

question 286

Multiple Choice

As a lexical definition, Lord Webb-Johnson's multiple definition "A neurotic is a person who builds a castle in the air. A psychotic is a man who lives in it. And a psychiatrist is a man who collects the rent" may be criticized as:

• A) Being negative.
• B) Being obscure.
• C) Being figurative.
• D) Being ambiguous.
• E) Being circular.

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A characteristic of one's personality defined by feelings of worry, unease, jealousy, envy, frustration, mood swings, and isolation.

Extraversion

A characteristic of personality marked by being outgoing, communicative, confident, and displaying a strong ability to express emotions.

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

A widely used psychometric test that assesses personality traits and psychopathology to aid in diagnosing mental health disorders.

Empirically Derived

Developed or derived from practical experience and observation rather than theory or pure logic.