The 16 PF exemplifies which approach to assessment?
A) nomothetic
B) idiographic
C) projective
D) impressionistic

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The 16 PF (Personality Factor Questionnaire) is a standardized personality test that is based on the nomothetic approach to personality assessment. This approach focuses on identifying general personality traits that are shared by most people, rather than unique individual differences (idiographic approach) or subjective interpretations (impressionistic approach). The 16 PF assesses 16 primary personality traits and provides normative data for comparison with a large population. This allows for a more objective and reliable assessment of personality. The 16 PF is not a projective test as it uses a structured questionnaire instead of ambiguous stimuli to elicit responses.

The 16 PF Exemplifies Which Approach to Assessment