Asked by Nesrine Sbeih on Jul 11, 2024

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Dr.Illustra is using a personality test to determine whether certain conscientiousness is predictive of graduation GPA across 10 years in her university.Students complete the personality inventory in their first year of university,then Dr.Illustra keeps track of their grades and likelihood of graduating.What is the use of the personality test in this example

A)  psychological research 
B)  clinical diagnosis 
C)  counselling 
D)  personnel selection

Psychological Research

The systematic investigation of psychological phenomena through observation, experimentation, and theoretical modeling.

Personality Inventory

A questionnaire or survey used to assess personal traits and characteristics, often in the context of psychological testing.

Graduation GPA

Graduation GPA refers to the cumulative grade point average a student achieves upon completing their educational program.

  • Recognize the employment and significance of personality assessments and listings.
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Shelbi McKay KowisJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The use of the personality test in this example is for psychological research purposes, as Dr.Illustra is trying to determine whether conscientiousness is predictive of graduation GPA across a 10-year period.