Which of the following tests was empirically derived?

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The MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) was developed using an empirical approach, with items selected based on their ability to differentiate between clinical and non-clinical populations. The Eysenck Personality Inventory and the self test were both developed based on specific theories of personality, rather than a strictly empirical approach. The possible selves test is a construct that has been studied empirically, but it is not a specific test with established norms and standardized administration.

Which of the Following Tests Was Empirically Derived