Since the participants' personality characteristics are revealed as they are exposed to frustrations, temptations, pressure, and boredom, some of the recently popular "reality TV" programs, such as Survivor, American Idol, and The Amazing Race, bear some similarity to

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The description in the question suggests that these reality TV programs are designed to create situational tests for the participants. By exposing them to various challenges, producers can observe how they react under stress, frustration, temptation, and boredom. This is similar to actual situational tests used in some employment settings, where candidates are placed in simulated work situations to observe their behavior and evaluate their job-related skills. While some elements of projective tests and behavioral assessments may also be present in some of these reality TV shows, the focus on situational testing seems to be the most salient aspect. The MMPI-2, a specific personality test, is not really relevant in this context.

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