In General,why Do Personality Inventory Scales Typically Each Contain Several

question 12

Multiple Choice

In general,why do personality inventory scales typically each contain several different items?
1) To assess the various different aspects of the trait to be measured
2) To get a good measurement of what is common to the items (i.e. ,the trait to be assessed)
3) To catch people in an inconsistent pattern of responding
4) To distract respondents from the real purpose of the personality inventory.

• A)1 and 2
• B)1 and 3
• C)2 and 3
• D)2 and 4
• E)3 and 4

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