DrEvil Is Assessing Whether a Prospective Henchman Is Evil Enough

question 72

Multiple Choice

Dr.Evil is assessing whether a prospective henchman is evil enough to help conquer the world.He asks the prospective henchman in how many countries he's wanted,the number of heists he's pulled,and his rank in the Society of Villainy.Dr.Evil is using ____ to assess the henchman's personality.

• A) a projective personality measure
• B) life outcomes
• C) a situational test
• D) an observer rating

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Definitions:

Depth of Processing

A cognitive psychology theory that suggests the deeper the level at which information is thought about, the more likely it is to be remembered.

Hypnosis

A condition of deep attention resembling a trance, where suggestibility is increased, often applied in therapy.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response during stressful situations.

Polygraph

An instrument that measures and records several physiological indicators such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the subject is asked and answers a series of questions, purported to indicate truthfulness.