If your cousin told you she was in psychometrics, what would she be most likely doing in her career?

A. developing psychological tests measuring abilities, skills, beliefs ,and personality traits
B. studying the causes of schizophrenia
C. providing counseling to displaced factory workers
D. designing better instrumentation panels for aircrafts


Answer: A

Psychology

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