The objective test requires the respondent to make a particular response to a structured set of instructions [e.g., true/false, yes/no, or the correct answer]. The projective test is given in an ambiguous context in order to afford the respondent an opportunity to impose his or her own interpretation in answering.
How are objective personality tests different from projective personality tests quizlet?
Objective: clear and unambiguous questions, stimuli, or techniques for measuring personality traits. Projective: ambiguous or unclear stimuli which the test taker is asked to interpret or impost meaning upon.
What are projective personality tests?
In psychology, a projective test is a personality test designed to let a person respond to ambiguous stimuli, presumably revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts projected by the person into the test.
What are the different personality inventories?
Commonly used personality tests include the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator [MBTI], the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory [MMPI], and the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire
In order to study and measure personality, regardless of theoretical orientation, methods of assessing personality variables are necessary. There are today literally hundreds of different tests available for psychologists to use in assessing personality differences. The tests vary from objective self-report questionnaires to tests which emphasize personal style and expression. Techniques such as inkblots, story telling, figure drawings, play construction, reactions to humor, adjective descriptions, and role playing have all been used as means by which to gather information about an individual’s personality makeup.
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Gabel, S., Oster, G.D., Butnik, S.M. [1986]. Personality Inventories and Projective Measures. In: Understanding Psychological Testing in Children. Springer, Boston, MA. //doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0554-3_11