Asked by Anmolpreet Sharma on Sep 25, 2024

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One unusual assessment technique used by Allport was

A) self-appraisal.
B) conduct sampling.
C) the personal-document approach.
D) dream analysis.

Personal-Document Approach

A method of studying personality that involves analysis of personal documents like diaries, letters, and autobiographies to understand individual lives and psychological patterns.

Self-Appraisal

The process of reflecting on, evaluating, and judging one's own performance, abilities, and qualities.

  • Describe unusual assessment techniques developed or used by Allport.
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Emilia Chapin1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Allport used the personal-document approach, which involved analyzing personal documents (such as diaries, letters, and essays) to understand the individual's personality. This technique was considered unusual at the time and helped Allport develop his trait theory of personality.