Q.1 Which of the following is a projective test commonly used in personality assessment?
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Rorschach Inkblot Test
Big Five Inventory (BFI)
16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF)
Explanation - The Rorschach Inkblot Test is a projective test where individuals interpret ambiguous inkblots, revealing aspects of their personality.
Correct answer is: Rorschach Inkblot Test
Q.2 Which personality assessment tool measures five major dimensions of personality?
16PF
Big Five Inventory (BFI)
TAT
NEO-PI-R
Explanation - The Big Five Inventory assesses personality based on five traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
Correct answer is: Big Five Inventory (BFI)
Q.3 The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) primarily assesses:
Cognitive ability
Emotional intelligence
Motives and interpersonal dynamics
Neurotic tendencies
Explanation - TAT is a projective test that asks individuals to create stories about ambiguous pictures, revealing underlying motives, concerns, and social relationships.
Correct answer is: Motives and interpersonal dynamics
Q.4 Which of the following is an objective personality test?
Rorschach Inkblot Test
TAT
MMPI
Draw-a-Person Test
Explanation - Objective tests like the MMPI use standardized questions and scoring procedures to assess personality traits.
Correct answer is: MMPI
Q.5 Which personality assessment method relies on individuals describing themselves?
Projective tests
Objective tests
Self-report inventories
Behavioral observation
Explanation - Self-report inventories require individuals to answer questions about their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Correct answer is: Self-report inventories
Q.6 The MMPI is primarily used for:
Diagnosing mental disorders
Measuring creativity
Assessing intelligence
Evaluating career interests
Explanation - The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) helps in identifying psychological disorders and personality structure.
Correct answer is: Diagnosing mental disorders
Q.7 A major limitation of projective tests is:
They are highly reliable
They require minimal training
Scoring can be subjective
They are quick to administer
Explanation - Projective tests often depend on the examiner's interpretation, which can reduce reliability and objectivity.
Correct answer is: Scoring can be subjective
Q.8 Which personality test is widely used to assess vocational interests rather than personality traits?
16PF
Strong Interest Inventory
NEO-PI-R
TAT
Explanation - The Strong Interest Inventory evaluates career interests and matches them to potential occupational paths.
Correct answer is: Strong Interest Inventory
Q.9 What is the primary purpose of personality assessment?
To diagnose physical illness
To predict behavior and understand personality
To measure intelligence quotient
To determine academic ability
Explanation - Personality assessment helps in understanding traits, behaviors, and potential psychological issues.
Correct answer is: To predict behavior and understand personality
Q.10 The reliability of a personality test refers to:
How well it measures what it claims to measure
Consistency of test results over time
Its popularity among psychologists
The complexity of questions
Explanation - Reliability indicates whether a test produces consistent results across administrations or items.
Correct answer is: Consistency of test results over time
Q.11 Validity of a personality test means:
Consistency of results
Accuracy in measuring the intended construct
Ease of administration
Number of items in the test
Explanation - Validity refers to the degree to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure.
Correct answer is: Accuracy in measuring the intended construct
Q.12 Which test is specifically designed to assess children’s personality and social development?
16PF
California Child Q-Set (CCQ)
Rorschach
NEO-PI-R
Explanation - The CCQ is a systematic tool for describing personality characteristics and social behavior in children.
Correct answer is: California Child Q-Set (CCQ)
Q.13 The 16PF personality questionnaire was developed by:
Carl Jung
Raymond Cattell
Sigmund Freud
Hans Eysenck
Explanation - Raymond Cattell developed the 16 Personality Factor (16PF) questionnaire to assess 16 primary personality traits.
Correct answer is: Raymond Cattell
Q.14 Which method involves observing a person’s behavior in controlled or natural settings to assess personality?
Self-report
Projective test
Behavioral observation
Interview
Explanation - Behavioral observation records actual behavior, providing objective data about personality traits.
Correct answer is: Behavioral observation
Q.15 The term 'objective test' in personality assessment means:
Free from personal bias in scoring
Based on ambiguous stimuli
Administered orally
Focuses on dreams
Explanation - Objective tests have standardized scoring, reducing the influence of examiner judgment.
Correct answer is: Free from personal bias in scoring
Q.16 A personality inventory that asks about preferences, habits, and feelings is an example of a:
Projective test
Objective self-report measure
Behavioral observation tool
Clinical interview
Explanation - Self-report inventories provide structured questions to evaluate an individual's personality objectively.
Correct answer is: Objective self-report measure
Q.17 A limitation of self-report personality tests is:
They are always inaccurate
They may be influenced by social desirability bias
They are too expensive
They require projective techniques
Explanation - Individuals may answer questions in a way that presents themselves favorably rather than truthfully.
Correct answer is: They may be influenced by social desirability bias
Q.18 Which test uses storytelling to assess a person’s personality and emotional functioning?
Rorschach Inkblot Test
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
MMPI
Big Five Inventory
Explanation - In the TAT, individuals create stories about ambiguous images, revealing motives, concerns, and personality characteristics.
Correct answer is: Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
Q.19 Which approach to personality assessment emphasizes unconscious processes and inner conflicts?
Trait approach
Psychoanalytic approach
Behavioral approach
Humanistic approach
Explanation - Psychoanalytic assessments focus on unconscious motivations, often using projective techniques.
Correct answer is: Psychoanalytic approach
Q.20 The NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R) assesses:
16 primary traits
Five major personality dimensions
Vocational interests
Mental disorders
Explanation - NEO-PI-R is based on the Five-Factor Model, assessing neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.
Correct answer is: Five major personality dimensions
Q.21 In personality assessment, a Likert scale is used to:
Present ambiguous stimuli
Measure degree of agreement with statements
Observe behavior
Score projective responses
Explanation - Likert scales allow respondents to indicate their level of agreement with statements, commonly used in self-report inventories.
Correct answer is: Measure degree of agreement with statements
Q.22 Which of the following is NOT a personality trait assessed by the Big Five model?
Openness
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Intelligence
Explanation - The Big Five model measures personality traits, not cognitive abilities such as intelligence.
Correct answer is: Intelligence
Q.23 Personality assessment can be useful in:
Clinical diagnosis
Career counseling
Research
All of the above
Explanation - Personality assessments have broad applications, including psychological evaluation, vocational guidance, and scientific research.
Correct answer is: All of the above
Q.24 An advantage of objective personality tests over projective tests is:
They provide rich qualitative data
They are easier to score reliably
They explore unconscious motives
They require in-depth storytelling
Explanation - Objective tests have standardized items and scoring, which enhances reliability compared to subjective projective tests.
Correct answer is: They are easier to score reliably
Q.25 A good personality test should ideally have:
High reliability and validity
Short administration time only
Complex instructions
Multiple ambiguous items only
Explanation - Reliability ensures consistency, and validity ensures the test measures what it is intended to measure.
Correct answer is: High reliability and validity