Equals _______

question 52

Multiple Choice

equals _______ .

• A) ΣX ²
• B) ΣX ² - ( ΣX )²/N
• C) cannot be determined from information provided
• D) sum of squares
• E) ΣX ² - ( ΣX )²/N and sum of squares

Understand the role of clinician biases and subjectivity in influencing the outcomes of assessments.

Differentiate between various psychological assessment tools, including projective tests, personality inventories, and structured/unstructured interviews.

Appreciate the complexity and potential limitations of clinical interviews as assessment tools.

Recognize the application of specific assessment tools based on clinical orientation (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic).

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or behaviors that define an individual's consistent patterns of feeling, thinking, and behaving.

Narcissistic Personality Inventory

A self-report inventory used to measure narcissistic traits and tendencies in individuals.

Test Standardization

The process of administering and scoring a test under consistent conditions to ensure the reliability and validity of the results across different populations.

Validity

The extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.