If a Personality Test Measures What It Claims to Measure

question 56

Multiple Choice

If a personality test measures what it claims to measure, we say that the test is

• A)valid.
• B)reliable.
• C)projective.
• D)objective.

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Definitions:

Biological Psychologists

Scientists who study the biological underpinnings of behavior, including genetic, neurological, and physiological processes.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on how people perceive, think about, and remember information, emphasizing mental processes.

Unconscious Conflicts

Internal struggles stemming from desires, impulses, or memories that are not within our conscious awareness, often influencing behavior and emotions.

Cultural Environments

The social and cultural settings that influence the values, behaviors, and practices of individuals and communities.