General Psychology

Question 1

Assesment of perception

Answer 1

Muller Iyer illusion: classical geometrical illusion.

Question 2

Thurstons interest schedule

Answer 2

Assesment of interest:
Title:	Thurstone Interest Schedule
Author:	
Year:	1947
Description:	
The Thurstone Interest Schedule is a measure expressing preferences for different occupations.

Age Range:	Adults
Administration:	Individual and Group
Inventory:	
1 Manual
4 copies of Question Booklets
1 Interest Profile Sheet

Question 3

Assesment of intelligence

Answer 3

Ravens progressive matrices
RPM is a nonverbal test typically used to measure general human intelligence and abstract reasoning and is regarded as a non-verbal estimate of fluid intelligence.

Alexander pass along test
The Passalong Test measured intelligence. It consists of four wooden trays and wooden blocks, painted red or blue, with eight design cards. The subject is given a design card. They must make the image using the blocks. Each test has a time limit. The time taken to complete each card is scored to work out IQ

Question 4

Assesment of personality

Answer 4

Rorschach inkblot test : projective tests using bilaterally symmetrical inkblots;

The inkblot test (also called the “Rorschach” test) is a psychological test developed in 1921. In the test, you are shown a series of ink blots. Based on how your mind perceives the images, the test can accurately indicate your true personality type.

Adults test subjects score an average of 38% as “W-responses”. They are usually in the range of 29% - 46%. The opposite is “D-responses” (D for detail), where the test person interprets only parts of the ink blot. High “W” percentage also indicates creativity, while low “W” percentage indicates depression.

Question 5

Personality inventory

Answer 5

There are two basic types of personality tests:
self-report inventories and projective tests:

A personality inventory is a self-assessment tool that career counselors and other career development professionals use to help people learn about their personality types. It reveals information about individuals’ social traits, motivations, strengths and weaknesses, and attitudes.