IDs and Paired-Concept Questions

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Short Answer

IDs and Paired-Concept Questions
These terms can be used individually as short-answer identification questions, or they can be used in pairs. In the latter case, ask students to explain (1) the meaning and significance of each of the two terms and (2) the relationship between them.
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Definitions:

Twin Studies

involve research on identical and fraternal twins to evaluate the relative contributions of genetics and environment to physical and psychological traits.

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

A comprehensive psychological test that assesses personality traits and psychopathology.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that are disruptive, distressing, and impair one's ability to function.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test in which subjects reveal their underlying emotions, attitudes, and needs through the stories they make up about ambiguous pictures.