An Example of a Personality Test That Employed Empirical Criterion

question 84

Multiple Choice

An example of a personality test that employed empirical criterion keying in its development is the

• A) 16 PF.
• B) NEO-PI-R.
• C) Rorschach.
• D) MMPI.

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Definitions:

Survival Value

The importance or advantage of a particular trait, behavior, or characteristic in increasing the likelihood of survival and reproduction of an organism.

Heritability Estimates

Statistical measures that indicate what proportion of variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Twin Studies

A research method in psychology that compares the similarity between identical and fraternal twins to understand the influence of genetics versus environment on human behavior and traits.

Family Relationships

Emotional, social, and biological connections among family members, which can significantly influence individual behavior and mental health.