Asked by Brandi Elmore-Heydenreich on Feb 29, 2024

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The assessment method that would have the most validity and reliability would be:

A) the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) .
B) the Rorschach Inkblot Test.
C) tests using doll play to determine whether a child has been sexually abused.
D) clinical observations and interviews.

MMPI

A comprehensive psychological test that assesses personality traits and psychopathology.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

A psychological test in which subjects' perceptions of inkblots are recorded and then analyzed using psychological interpretation, complex algorithms, or both, to examine a person's personality characteristics and emotional functioning.

Validity

The ability of a test to measure what it was designed to measure.

  • Recognize and delineate different psychological evaluation instruments and their objectives.
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James RobertoFeb 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) is a standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology. It is widely used and considered to have high validity and reliability among psychological assessment tools. The Rorschach Inkblot Test, tests using doll play, and clinical observations and interviews are more subjective and can vary significantly in interpretation and outcomes, making them less reliable and valid compared to the standardized and empirically validated MMPI.