Which Assessment Technique Is the BEST Example of a Face

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which assessment technique is the BEST example of a face valid method?

• A) a personality test in which testtakers are asked to describe what they see in inkblots
• B) administering a word processing test to a person applying to be a word processor
• C) asking testtakers to draw a picture of their family to assess family relationships
• D) measuring the height of applicants applying for a semi-pro basketball team

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Definitions:

Repressed Memories

Memories involuntarily suppressed because they are linked to intense stress or trauma.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Dissociation

A psychological experience in which a person feels disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity, often in response to traumatic stress.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, experiences, and memories are unconsciously excluded from conscious awareness.