A Hypothesis Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is

• A) an abstract statement telling how two theoretical constructs are related.
• B) a statement saying how a theoretical construct can be measured.
• C) a prediction about observations in research.
• D) a proposal to change the way personality is developed, based on theoretical considerations.

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Definitions:

L Data

Life record data in personality psychology, referring to objective data collected from a person's life such as school grades or employment history.

B Data

Observational data about a person's behavior that is collected directly from the environment, as opposed to self-reported measures or tests.

I Data

I Data, in the context of psychological research, typically refers to informant data, which is information reported by someone familiar with the individual being assessed, used to gain insights into the individual's behavior or traits.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test in which respondents reveal their underlying motives, feelings, and personality traits through the stories they make up about ambiguous pictures.