Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What are the goals of personality assessment?

  1. o interpret behavior

  2. o diagnose mental illness

  3. o measure individual differences

  4. o understand the structure of the brain

The correct answer is: o measure individual differences

Personality assessment refers to the process of measuring and evaluating an individual's personality traits, characteristics, and patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. The goals of personality assessment include measuring individual differences in order to gain a better understanding of an individual's unique personality, and identifying potential strengths and weaknesses for personal and professional growth. Options A and B may be used for interpreting and diagnosing mental illness, but they are not the main goals of personality assessment. Option D focuses on understanding the physical structure of the brain, which is not directly related to personality assessment. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, as it best illustrates the primary goal of personality assessment.