What Is the Benefit of Personality Tests in Psychological Assessment

question 106

Multiple Choice

What is the benefit of personality tests in psychological assessment?

• A)The same stimuli are used every time the test is given.
• B)It is more useful to assess personality than specific behaviors.
• C)People are generally unable to describe their own personalities.
• D)They do not have to be administered and interpreted by trained clinicians.

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Definitions:

Self-Concept

A psychological term that describes how one perceives oneself, encompassing beliefs, attitudes, and opinions about one's identity and abilities.

Self-Concept

An individual's understanding and assessment of their own abilities, appearance, and personality.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one is in control of their life and outcomes, attributing success and failure to one's own actions rather than external forces.

Ideal Self

The conception of oneself as one wishes to be or aspires to be, often involving goals, values, and desired traits.