A personality inventory that utilizes only those items that have been shown to differentiate particular groups of people is a(n)_________ test.

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An empirically derived personality inventory utilizes only those items that have been shown through empirical research to differentiate particular groups of people. Factor analytic tests use statistical methods to identify underlying factors that explain patterns of correlations among various items, but this does not necessarily mean that the items are specifically chosen based on their ability to differentiate groups. Self-esteem and projective tests do not necessarily rely on empirical research to determine the items included.

A Personality Inventory That Utilizes Only Those Items That Have