The Study of Individual Differences

question 74

Multiple Choice

The study of individual differences

• A) has been actively studied by experimental psychologists.
• B) began because of important practical decisions that had to be made about people.
• C) is concerned with differences between individual groups in society.
• D) concerns the effects of experimental manipulations on personality.

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Definitions:

Subjective Measures

Evaluations based on personal judgments rather than objective criteria, often used in assessments of performance or satisfaction.

Feedback

Information provided regarding aspects of one's performance or behavior, used as a basis for improvement or change.

Career Planning

The ongoing process of setting personal and professional goals and creating a pathway to achieve them, often involving considerations of education, training, and work experiences.

Individual Assessment

A process typically used in organizational settings to evaluate an employee's performance, skills, or suitability for a specific job role through various methods such as interviews and tests.