Question

Discuss the main observational methods used in personality assessment What problems do we face in using these methods?

Answer 1

Answer:

The main observational methods used in personality assessment are interview, observation, ratings, nomination, and situational tests. (1) Interview :- It is a commonly used method for assessing personality. This involves talking to the person being assessed and asking specific questions.

THE PROBLEMS WE FACE

Potential Problems With Personality Testing

Self-inventories are also relatively easy to administer and have much higher reliability and validity than projective tests. Another potential problem is that people are not always good at accurately describing their own behavior.