Vickie Is Doing a Research Paper on Projective Personality Tests

question 81

Multiple Choice

Vickie is doing a research paper on projective personality tests. What conclusions should she draw regarding the Rorschach inkblot test?

• A) The test is highly regarded and utilized heavily in personality research.
• B) The test is one of the most objective tests used in clinical research.
• C) The test has been shown to be extraordinarily reliable.
• D) Many psychologists have questioned the reliability and validity of the test.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic

A theory of personality and a method of psychotherapy, originally formulated by Sigmund Freud, that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts.

Humanistic

An approach in psychology emphasizing personal growth, self-awareness, and the concept of self-actualization.

Social-Cognitive Perspectives

Theoretical viewpoint that focuses on how people learn by observing others, emphasizing the interaction of our thought processes, behaviors, and the environment.

Self-Discipline

The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.