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bobthebuilder

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Ross is filling in a personality inventory in connection with a job application. The results are based on his self-report. Why is this a potential limitation?
 
  a. Rosss responses might be influenced by his need to appear socially appropriate.
  b. Self-report can be very time consuming.
  c. Results based on self-report invariably lack validity.
  d. Rosss responses may be overly objective.

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of personality inventories?
 
  a. They are strong in reliability though weak in validity.
  b. Testing is more expensive but valid and reliable.
  c. Large numbers of people can be assessed quickly and inexpensively.
  d. They are very nuanced and subjective.


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akpaschal

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c


bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
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