Question

Jason is taking a personality test. He comes to the item "I like large social gatherings," which measures extraversion, and he rates his agreement on a 1-4 scale where 1 = strongly disagree and 4 = strongly agree. Which of the following would be a reverse-scored version of this item?
a. "I like large social gatherings," where -1 = strongly agree and -4 = strongly disagree
b. "I like small social gatherings," where 1 = strongly disagree and 4 = strongly agree
c. "I dislike large social gatherings," where 1 = strongly disagree and 4 = strongly agree
d. "I dislike small social gatherings," where 1= strongly disagree and 4 = strongly agree

Answer 1

Answer:

c. I dislike large social gatherings

Explanation:

A personality test is a tool that scientists use to determine the categories that scientists use to identify different personality traits.  These questionnaires are given a number value to the options that are available for the individual to choose.  Based on the score, the category of the individual's personality is defined.

Most scores are withing a short window i.e. 1-4 and renders categories loosely in to larger groups. This is so that the scientists can test the individual traits on a large group scale as it is known that the intricacies of one's personality cannot be defined in strict categories.