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The California Psychological Inventory

Description: The California Psychological Inventory (CPI) is a widely-used personality test that measures various aspects of an individual's personality and behavior. It consists of 462 true-false items that assess 20 personality traits. This quiz is designed to provide an overview of the CPI and test your understanding of its key concepts.
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Which of the following is NOT a scale measured by the CPI?

  1. Dominance

  2. Socialization

  3. Achievement

  4. Intelligence

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CPI measures 20 personality traits, but intelligence is not one of them.

The CPI is based on which theoretical approach to personality?

  1. Trait Theory

  2. Psychodynamic Theory

  3. Humanistic Theory

  4. Behavioral Theory

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CPI is based on the trait theory of personality, which assumes that personality is composed of a set of stable and enduring traits.

Which of the following is NOT a validity scale included in the CPI?

  1. Lie Scale

  2. Validity Scale

  3. Social Desirability Scale

  4. Consistency Scale

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The CPI includes three validity scales: the Lie Scale, the Social Desirability Scale, and the Consistency Scale, but it does not have a Validity Scale.

The CPI is commonly used for what purpose?

  1. Clinical Diagnosis

  2. Career Counseling

  3. Educational Planning

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CPI is used for a variety of purposes, including clinical diagnosis, career counseling, and educational planning.

Which of the following is NOT a personality trait measured by the CPI?

  1. Dominance

  2. Sociability

  3. Responsibility

  4. Anxiety

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CPI measures 20 personality traits, but anxiety is not one of them.

The CPI is a self-report measure, which means that:

  1. It is administered by a trained psychologist.

  2. It is completed by the individual themselves.

  3. It is based on observations of the individual's behavior.

  4. It is a combination of all of the above.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The CPI is a self-report measure, meaning that the individual completes the questionnaire on their own.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence an individual's CPI scores?

  1. Age

  2. Gender

  3. Culture

  4. Intelligence

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intelligence is not a factor that is known to influence CPI scores.

The CPI is designed to measure personality traits that are:

  1. Stable and enduring

  2. Situational and temporary

  3. A combination of both stable and situational traits

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CPI is designed to measure personality traits that are stable and enduring, rather than situational and temporary.

The CPI consists of how many true-false items?

  1. 200

  2. 300

  3. 400

  4. 462

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CPI consists of 462 true-false items.

Which of the following is NOT a scale that measures a positive personality trait in the CPI?

  1. Dominance

  2. Sociability

  3. Responsibility

  4. Self-Control

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dominance is often considered a neutral or even negative personality trait, while Sociability, Responsibility, and Self-Control are generally considered positive traits.

The CPI is commonly used in which settings?

  1. Clinical Settings

  2. Educational Settings

  3. Business Settings

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CPI is commonly used in clinical settings, educational settings, and business settings.

Which of the following is NOT a personality trait measured by the CPI?

  1. Achievement

  2. Independence

  3. Empathy

  4. Flexibility

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flexibility is not a personality trait measured by the CPI.

The CPI is a copyrighted instrument, which means that:

  1. It can be used by anyone without permission.

  2. It can only be used by trained psychologists.

  3. It requires a fee to be used.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The CPI is a copyrighted instrument, which means that it requires a fee to be used.

Which of the following is NOT a personality trait measured by the CPI?

  1. Trust

  2. Tolerance

  3. Well-Being

  4. Intellectual Efficiency

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Well-Being is not a personality trait measured by the CPI.

The CPI is considered to be a:

  1. Projective Test

  2. Objective Test

  3. Semi-Projective Test

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The CPI is considered to be an objective test, as it consists of true-false items that are not open to interpretation.

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