Question 1

Tests consisting of ambiguous stimuli that examinees must interpret are called

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projective tests.

Question 2

Wanda wants to take her son for a psychological evaluation.She is hoping that the psychologist will administer a personality test to him and provide an interpretation.Who is likely to give her the most accurate diagnosis?

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Any of the above

Question 3

The fact that a general statement can be seen by five different individuals as being an insightful analysis of their personality is most likely due to the

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P.T.Barnum effect.
% correct 67 a = 10 b = 0 c = 67 d = 22 r = .59

Question 4

Alice has been having some bizarre dreams lately.She is flying above the Grand Canyon on a canoe and can't decide whether to land up high or down in the valley.Freud would argue that her dreams are disguising the work of the __________.

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The answer of Alice has been having some bizarre dreams...

Question 5

One concern for your authors was that

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well-supported projective tests are used much less frequently than their less reliable and valid counterparts.

Question 6

The Luscher Color Test,a popular projective test,is

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not useful at all.

Question 7

The Freudian defense mechanism of denial involves the motivated __________ of distressing experiences.

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The answer of The Freudian defense mechanism of denial involves...

Question 8

Defense mechanisms,according to Sigmund Freud,are unconscious attempts to reduce our feelings of __________ and are used in such a manner by the __________.

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The answer of Defense mechanisms,according to Sigmund Freud,are unconscious attempts...

Question 9

Dr.Gerard,a long-time developmental researcher,has finally concluded that despite popular thinking,__________ influences make only a minimal impact on our adult personality.

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The answer of Dr.Gerard,a long-time developmental researcher,has finally concluded that...

Question 10

Elwin has two children,one girl and one boy.Although he loves them both,Elwin spends nearly all his time with his son Isaiah.This pattern of interaction will reflect a(n)__________ influence on the lives of his children.

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The answer of Elwin has two children,one girl and one...

Question 11

Lena answered true to most of the questions that asked her about her participation in outdoor activities or social gatherings.When she received her results,she was amazed that the test had accurately described her extraverted personality.What may Lena be a victim of?

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Personal validation

Question 12

Freda just found out that her best friend's boyfriend was cheating on her.She can't decide whether or not to tell her friend about it.According to Freud,Freda's __________ will play a major role in helping her decide what to do.

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The answer of Freda just found out that her best...

Question 13

According to the authors,criminal profilers

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are no more accurate and insightful than college students with no training in criminology.
% correct 45 a = 45 b = 14 c = 31 d = 10 r = .34

Question 14

William's father wants him to join the army.William has no desire to join.What personality test could William fool the easiest into believing he had a psychological disorder that might keep him out of the army?

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Rorschach

Question 15

Many projective assessment tools are often lacking in

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validity.

Question 16

When Kate read her horoscope for the day,she was amazed to find that it described her very well.She is probably a victim of

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the P.T.Barnum effect.

Question 17

Enzo,the doorman,asks one of his bald patrons if he planned on taking the elevator or the hairs up to his room.Enzojust committed a(n)__________.

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The answer of Enzo,the doorman,asks one of his bald patrons...

Question 18

The book suggests that criminal profiling can fall victim to

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P.T.Barnum effect.

Question 19

According to Freud,the __________ is the part of one's personality that enables us to feel guilt and shame when we fail to live up to our internal standards of appropriate behavior.

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The answer of According to Freud,the __________ is the part...

Question 20

What method of personality assessment is considered the most controversial in psychology today?

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Projective tests

Quiz 12: Personality