Why have psychologists questioned the practice of using projective tests to measure personality?
a. Evaluators very often agree on how to interpret an individual test.
b. Evaluators often do not agree on how to interpret an individual test.
c. Because using trait inventories is preferred for insurance purposes.
d. These tests often provide disturbing details about a person's unconscious.
Answer: B
Rationale: : This is largely because projective tests have low inter-rater reliability, meaning that two people view the same test results differently.
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