Despite Cattell's perception, personality tests using the T-data technique are _____ because of the biases that affect scoring and interpretation
a. subjective
c. objectionable
b. realistic
d. optimistic
ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Cattell considered T-data techniques such as the Rorschach, the Thematic Apperception Test, and the word-association test to be objective because they are resistant to faking. However, it is important to note that to most psychologists, this use of the word objective is misleading; such tests are usually called subjective because of the biases that affect scoring and interpretation.
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