As part of an application for a job,Dan is asked to complete some psychological tests including one in which he responds true or false to items such as "I feel sad most of the time," or "I had a good childhood." What type of psychological test is Dan taking?
A)a behavioural log
B)the TAT
C)a projective test
D)an inventory

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Dan is taking an inventory, which is a type of psychological test that presents a standardized set of questions, statements or scenarios for the person to respond to. In this case, Dan is responding with true or false statements about his feelings and experiences. This is different from a projective test, such as the TAT, which presents ambiguous stimuli and asks the person to interpret or respond to them in a way that reveals their personality or thought processes. A behavioural log involves recording specific behaviours or events in real time, rather than responding to set statements or prompts.

As Part of an Application for a Job,Dan Is Asked