Question 1

The MMPI was developed using which test construction method?

Accepted Answer

The MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) was developed using the Empirical Criterion Keying approach, where items were chosen based on how well they distinguished between different groups of people (e.g., those with specific psychological conditions versus those without).

Question 2

Normal personality traits can be assessed with:

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (A), NEO-PI-R (B), and Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (C), are tools used to assess normal personality traits. Each of these assessments measures various aspects of personality and can be used in different contexts to understand an individual's personality characteristics.

Question 3

The MMPI-II Validity scales measure:

Accepted Answer

The MMPI-II Validity scales are designed to assess a client's test-taking attitude and response bias, ensuring the test results are accurate and reflective of the client's true psychological state.

Question 4

The NEO-PI-R assesses which of the following personality traits:

Accepted Answer

The NEO-PI-R assesses personality traits based on the Five Factor Model, which includes Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. Option B lists three of these traits.

Question 5

A test that is most closely corresponds to the DSM-IV conceptualization of Personality Disorders is the:

Accepted Answer

The Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III) is designed specifically to assess personality disorders and clinical syndromes, aligning closely with the DSM-IV's approach to personality disorders.

Question 6

A common research approach for understanding normal personality traits has involved:

Accepted Answer

Analysis of adjectives found in dictionaries or personality tests is a common research approach for understanding normal personality traits. This method involves identifying and categorizing words that describe human characteristics, which can then be used to assess and understand various aspects of personality.

Question 7

Which personality theory has gained widespread professional acceptance because of strong research support?

Accepted Answer

The Five Factor Model, also known as the Big Five personality traits, has gained widespread professional acceptance due to strong empirical research support. It is considered a robust model for understanding personality with extensive evidence backing its validity and reliability across different cultures and demographics.

Question 8

Which of the following tests was constructed using the theoretical, content related approach?

Accepted Answer

The Strong Interest Inventory was constructed using the theoretical, content related approach.

Question 9

Personality disorders have traditionally been conceptualized as:

Accepted Answer

Personality disorders are qualitatively different constructs from normal personality traits, as they involve inflexible and maladaptive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that cause significant distress or impairment in functioning.

Question 10

Which of the following tests does not include scales for assessing test taker response biases and faking?

Accepted Answer

The Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) does not include scales for assessing test taker response biases and faking, unlike the MMPI-2, MCMI-III, and MMPI-RF, which are designed with validity scales intended to detect such issues.

Question 11

Holland's RIASEC model has influenced the development of which of the following tests?

Accepted Answer

Holland's RIASEC model, which categorizes careers into six personality types (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional), directly influenced the development of the Self-Directed Search, a career assessment tool designed to help individuals find careers that match their personality type.

Question 12

The Strong Interest Inventory is useful for helping individuals to understand:

Accepted Answer

The Strong Interest Inventory is designed to help individuals understand their interests and preferences in work and learning environments, aiding in career planning and development.

Question 13

According to research with the Five Factor Model, individuals who are high in conscientiousness are prone to being diagnosed with which DSM-IV personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

The DSM-IV does not specifically list "Compulsive" as a personality disorder but refers to Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), which aligns with high levels of conscientiousness. Individuals high in conscientiousness are often very organized, reliable, and detail-oriented, traits that overlap significantly with the characteristics of OCPD.

Question 14

A counselor upon completing an initial assessment with a client in a mental health setting was unsure of a diagnosis because the client presented with a variety of problems and symptoms suggestive of several possible disorders. Which of the following tests is she likely to find useful in order to clarify a psychiatric diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

The MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2) is a comprehensive psychological test that assesses a wide range of psychological conditions and is commonly used to help clarify psychiatric diagnoses due to its ability to differentiate between different mental disorders.

Question 15

Holland's Conventional personality type resembles what other personality trait?

Accepted Answer

Holland's Conventional personality type is characterized by a preference for structured tasks and a high degree of organization, which closely aligns with the trait of Conscientiousness in the Big Five personality traits. Conscientious individuals are disciplined, well-organized, punctual, and dependable, traits that are also descriptive of the Conventional personality type in Holland's theory.

Question 16

What is the difference between a state and a trait?

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Question 17

What are limitations of the MMPI-2 for monitoring client progress during counseling?

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Question 18

How might the results from NEO-PI-R facilitate case conceptualization with a client in a mental health setting?

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Question 19

According to Holland's model how are interest measures related to measures of personality traits?

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Quiz 8: Personality and Interest Measures