Provide an example of a self-report inventory of personality and a projective personality test. Discuss why self-report inventories are more commonly used and less controversial than projective measures.

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The Answer is The answer should include the following information: (1) An example of a self-report inventory is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2-RF). The MMPI-2-RF consists of over 300 descriptive statements to which respondents answer "true" or "false." The MMPI-2-RF measures general personality characteristics as well as tendencies toward clinical problems; (2) An example of a projective personality test is the Rorschach Inkblot test, a test in which individual interpretations of the meaning of a set of unstructured inkblots are analyzed to determine respondents' inner feelings and personality structure. Another example of a projective personality test is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). The TAT is a projective personality test in which respondents are shown ambiguous scenes of people and are asked to tell a story about what is happening in the picture. It is believed that the respondents' unconscious motives, concerns, and the way they view the world will be projected onto the scene and reflected in their story; (3) Self-report inventories of personality are more commonly used because they are easy to administer and score, and do not require subjective interpretation of the responses. These inventories also include validity scales that assess tendencies to distort the results by faking answers; (4) Projective personality tests remain controversial in psychology. Many consider them to be subjective interpretations of personality based on the theoretical biases of the examiner. They have not been found to be reliable and valid in predicting behavior. Nevertheless, they are useful as a means to get to know a respondent personally and intuitively.

Provide an Example of a Self-Report Inventory of Personality and a Projective