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misspop

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A test-taker tends to make himself or herself appear acceptable and socially desirable on a self-report inventory.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is not appropriate for people with limited reading skills.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
FEEDBACK: There is the tendency for test-takers to give answers that appear to be more socially desirable or acceptable, particularly when they are taking tests as part of a job application. When a group of college students took a self-report test with instructions to make themselves appear as good, or as socially acceptable, as possible, they were more careful with their answers and took longer to complete the test than students who were not deliberately trying to look good.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
FEEDBACK: Although there are self-report inventories to assess many facets of personality, the tests are not always appropriate for people whose level of intelligence is below normal, or for those with limited reading skills. Even minor changes in the wording of the questions or the response alternatives on self-report measures can lead to major changes in the results.



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