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:

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their own ability to complete tasks and reach goals, influencing health behavior changes.

People's Belief

The convictions or acceptances that something exists or is true, especially without proof, influencing their behavior and perspective.

Behaviors Necessary

Actions required or deemed essential for achieving specific outcomes, such as adhering to a treatment plan for health improvement.

Transtheoretical Model

A theory of behavior change that outlines six stages of change individuals go through when modifying behavior.