An Assumption in Psychological Testing and Assessment Is That Psychological

question 12

Multiple Choice

An assumption in psychological testing and assessment is that psychological traits can be measured.For this to be true,

• A) the reference group used must be people who exhibit and do not exhibit the trait.
• B) the test must take into account changes in the trait that can occur over time.
• C) test developers must clearly define the trait constructs the test purports to measure.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Psychological Approach

A method in psychology that focuses on understanding mental processes, behaviors, and disorders through the lens of brain function, emotions, and personality.

Bodily Events

Physical occurrences or phenomena within the body, often related to health, disease, or physiological processes.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes and resolving internal conflicts.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.