Research into Whether Personality Traits Can Be Diagnosed by Descriptions

question 51

Multiple Choice

Research into whether personality traits can be diagnosed by descriptions of ink blots has shown that:

• A) novices sometimes detect illusory covariations but experts do not
• B) both novices and experts are successful in finding true covariations
• C) novices are often better than experts at detecting true covariations as they are less likely to be affected by confirmation bias
• D) the pattern of observations that both experts and novices see is often not real but based on illusory covariations

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Definitions:

Limited English

Describes individuals who have not mastered proficiency in English, often affecting their ability to communicate effectively in predominantly English-speaking contexts.

Immigrant

An individual who moves to a new country with the intention of settling there.

Schizophrenic

A term describing someone affected by schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Community Settings

Social environments outside of healthcare facilities where individuals interact with one another, often the focus of public health interventions.