Briefly contrast the different emphases (in terms of aspects of personality) of the MMPI-2, MCMI-IV, NEO-PI-R, and CPI.

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The MMPI-2 emphasizes psychopathology. The MCMI-IV emphasizes personality disorders. The NEO-PI-R emphasizes normal personality traits. The CPI emphasizes positive attributes of personality such as strengths, assets, and internal resources; it is often employed in industrial/organizational psychology contexts.

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A. "I run because I'm afraid." B. "I'm happy because I laugh." C. "I'm crying because I'm sad." D. "I'm anxious because I perspire."

Psychology

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A. reconstruction B. retention C. coding D. chunking

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Measure a persons level of knowledge, skill, or accomplishment in a particular area.

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Psychology

A strong or irrational fear of something, usually a specific object or situation, that does not interfere with the ability to function in daily life.

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