PSY 207

Question 1

What is personality?

Answer 1

Personality refers to the combination of characteristics, behaviors, emotions, and thoughts that define an individual’s unique way of interacting with the world. It includes patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are relatively consistent over time and across situations.

Question 2

What is assessment?

Answer 2

Assessment is the process of evaluating, measuring, or estimating the nature, ability, or quality of something.

Question 3

What is personality assessment?

Answer 3

Personality assessment is the process of evaluating and measuring an individual’s personality traits, characteristics, and behaviors. This is done through various methods such as self-report questionnaires, interviews, observations, and projective tests. The goal is to understand the individual’s personality structure, which can provide insights into their patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Question 4

Types of personality assessment/assessment techniques

Answer 4

• Projective test
• Self report inventory/questionnaire
• Behavioural assessment
• Objective tests
• Interview methods
• Personality tests

Question 5

Purpose of personality assessment

Answer 5

1. SELF-UNDERSTANDING & GROWTH: Helps individuals identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
2. CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS: Assists mental health professionals in diagnosing disorders and creating personalized treatment plans.
3. CAREER GUIDANCE: Matches personality traits with suitable careers and helps organizations in hiring decisions.
4. RESEARCH: Aids in studying personality traits and their influence on behavior, health, and relationships.
5. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Improves understanding, communication, and conflict resolution in personal and professional relationships.
6. EDUCATION: Supports educators in understanding students’ learning styles and needs.