What Is the Relative Use of Objective and Projective Measures

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is the relative use of objective and projective measures of personality in neuropsychological evaluations?

• A) Objective measures dominate.
• B) Projective measures dominate.
• C) Objective and projective measures are used equally often.
• D) Objective measures dominate for younger clients, projectives for older clients.

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Definitions:

Variability of Human Behavior

The range or extent of variation in behaviors among individuals or groups, highlighting differences in actions and reactions in similar situations.

Informants

Interviewees considered capable of speaking on behalf of or about others.

Qualitative Data

Non-numeric information that describes qualities or characteristics, often gathered through interviews, observations, and open-ended surveys.

Preconceived Categories

Initially established classifications or groups into which data are sorted based on prior assumptions or theories, often used in qualitative research.