Tests That Present Ambiguous Stimuli Designed to Uncover Hidden Personality

question 334

Multiple Choice

Tests that present ambiguous stimuli designed to uncover hidden personality dynamics are called ________ tests.

• A) empirically derived
• B) projective
• C) multiphasic personality
• D) factor analytic

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where there is discomfort or mental conflict due to holding contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Positive Feedback

A form of evaluation or response that emphasizes what was done well, reinforcing the behavior that produced positive outcomes.

Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive dissonance is a psychological phenomenon where a person experiences mental discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously.

Role-Play

A technique involving acting out roles or scenarios, often used in education, training, therapy, or conflict resolution to explore situations and behaviors.