12.2 Flashcards
1
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validity
A
the test returns similar results when interpreted by other/different observers, taken by ppl repeatedly
2
Q
self-report inventories
A
objective tests that often use numbered scales or multiple choices
3
Q
projective tests
A
derived directly from projection - Freud’s defense mechanisms
- ambiguous stimulus
- projects personality by test takers defining what it is
4
Q
Self-report inventories biases
A
- self report bias (can’t capture implicit aspects - beliefs than behavior)
- social desirability bias
5
Q
Self-report inventories advantages
A
- cost-effective
- large numbers
- generally reliable and valid
6
Q
Projective tests issues - but still widely used!
A
- questions on reliability and validity
- results = controversial (operationalizability)
- invalid results to make real-world decisions