The Most Common Means of Measuring Personality Is Through ________

question 56

Multiple Choice

The most common means of measuring personality is through ________.

• A) in-depth interviews
• B) self-report surveys
• C) focus groups
• D) case studies
• E) factor analysis

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Definitions:

Characteristic Patterns

Describes the recurring behaviors, thoughts, or emotions that are typical for an individual or within a specific context.

Personality

The unique and consistent pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguish one individual from another.

Feeling

An emotional state or reaction; the subjective experience of emotion.

Preconscious

The thoughts, feelings, and memories that a person is not consciously aware of at the moment but that may be easily brought to consciousness.