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Cohen & Swerdlik (2010) discuss four different 'tools' used to develop personality tests. They include logic, theory, data reduction methods, and a criterion group. Write a post describing at least two of these methods.

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This solution discusses logic and theory in regards to personality assessment. 329 words.

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The two methods that will become discussed are logic and theory. Logic consists of using the a content approach in order to test development. These instruments go back as far as World War 1. This occurred when recruits people were screened for personality as well as any kind of adjustment problems. Many self-report instruments grew from using this method. Regardless, the test-taker responded with much insight to what was going on with each individual ...

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