An Approach to Personality Assessment That Does Not Employ Self-Report

question 97

Multiple Choice

An approach to personality assessment that does not employ self-report methods is referred to as

• A) a reflective method.
• B) a projective method.
• C) a factorial method.
• D) a nonempirical method.

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Definitions:

Ingratiation

A psychological technique wherein an individual attempts to become more likable to their target, often through flattery or other forms of manipulation.

Silent Authority

An influencing tactic that relies on unspoken but acknowledged power.

Information Control

A hard influencing tactic in which key information is withheld in order to manipulate outcomes.

Inspirational Appeals

Utilize emotional arguments or enthusiastic statements to persuade or motivate others towards a certain action or behavior.