Which of the Following Is FALSE Regarding Projective Personality Tests

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE regarding projective personality tests?

• A)Because there are no obvious right or wrong answers, it is harder to fake responses than in objective tests.
• B)They are unstructured, and may allow access to sensitive, anxiety-laden topics.
• C)Many professionals use them because they have the highest reliability and validity of all the personality tests.
• D)They take more time to administer and interpret than objective tests.

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by sadness, moodiness, and emotional instability.

Extroversion

A personality trait typified by outgoingness, high energy, and a preference for social interaction.

Phrenologist

A practitioner of phrenology, a now-discredited study and theory which posited that the bumps on the skull could predict mental traits and character.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.