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?

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Dan is taking an inventory, specifically a self-report inventory, which asks individuals to report on their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors using items such as the "true/false" statements described. This type of inventory is commonly used in psychological assessments, including in job applications, to assess various aspects of a person's personality or mental health.

As Part of an Application for a Job, Dan Is