Q-Sort Refers to a Method of Personality Assessment in Which

question 7

Multiple Choice

Q-sort refers to a method of personality assessment in which the subject typically

• A) projects onto ambiguous stimuli.
• B) arranges cards with printed statements on them.
• C) completes sentence stems on cards and arranges them in rank order.
• D) responds to a series of numbered questions (q's) printed on cards.

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Definitions:

Regression

A defense mechanism leading individuals to revert to earlier stages of development and behaviors under stress or discomfort.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test that assesses a person's patterns of thought, attitudes, observational capacity, and emotional responses to ambiguous test materials.

Projective Test

A type of personality test in which the respondent’s interpretation of ambiguous or vague stimuli is used to analyze their social interactions, motivations, and needs.

Projective Tests

Psychological assessments that use ambiguous stimuli to elicit responses that may reveal facets of an individual's personality.