Assessment Instruments in Which Individuals Are Asked to Describe Ambiguous

question 111

Multiple Choice

Assessment instruments in which individuals are asked to describe ambiguous stimuli are called ________ tests.

• A) objective
• B) projective
• C) retrospective
• D) subjective
• E) multiphasic

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image, often unconsciously reducing anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Expectancy Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests an individual's behavior is determined by their expectations of how their efforts will lead to desired outcomes.

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's life outcomes are majorly influenced by external forces or fate rather than personal efforts.

Internal Sense

An awareness or perception of the internal state of the body, often referred to as interoception.