One method for measuring personalities is to observe an individual in a situation and to use his or her behavior to create a personality profile. This technique is known as _________________
A) projective testing
B) the MMPI
C) thematic apperception testing
D) behavioral assessment
Answer: D
Rationale: When using a behavioral assessment, a psychologist will create a personality profile by observing an individual in a specific context or situation. Behavioral assessments are often used for the purposes of employee hiring and job placement, as well as for observing younger children who may not be suited to taking a self-report personality inventory.
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