The ______ Model Treats Test Results as Samples of Behavior

question 191

Multiple Choice

The ______ model treats test results as samples of behavior that occur in specific situations rather than signs of underlying personality types or traits.

• A) Gestalt
• B) psychometric
• C) behavioral
• D) actuarial

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Definitions:

Mental Disorder

A condition characterized by significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior, often associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, often resulting in significant emotional distress.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.