Question

CH 12: End of Chapter Questions 28% Fullsc EOC 12.89 Which statement best represents the information presented regarding the different theoretical perspective and techniques of personality assessment? Multiple answers: You can select more than one option O A The question being asked in the study of personality determines the technique of assessment O B Each perspective and technique has its own characteristic strengths and limitations The most complete understanding of the expression of personality is most likely to be achieved by focusing on one specific perspective and technique of assessment O C

Answer 1

Answer. Both Options A and B are correct

This is because personality psychologists today agree that personality is a composite of both trait and type theories that is, individuals cannot be placed into watertight categories, rather there major personality dimensions along which individuals vary such as the personality traits of extroversion- introversion measured by the Big Five inventory ( Costa, McCrae). This means that if a question is being asked about the level to which youth in a culture are gregarious or introverted, one may use a personality inventory which measures these traits or use observation method to study college students in their natural setting.

In addition, no personality assessment is better than the other. The decision is determined based on the specific research problem and the purpose of assessment. Thus, personality inventories are a suitable choice in recruitment decisions as they can be easily administered and the results computed quickly with a scoring key. Protective techniques are more popular in clinical assessments while observation method is more useful in school, organisation settings.