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True or False. Type-based models of personality, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), have better reliability and validity than trait-based models of personality, such as the Big Five Factor model.

A) True B) False

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The Big Five Factor model is generally considered to have better reliability and validity than the MBTI, which is a type-based model often criticized for a lack of nuanced assessment. The correct answer for the assessment using true/false questions is the MMPI.

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The statement is false. Type-based models of personality, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), often face criticism for their binary nature and are not generally considered to have better reliability and validity than trait-based models like the Big Five Factor model. The Big Five model, by contrast, is widely accepted today for its provision of a scale for each of its five traits, which appear on a continuum and offer a more nuanced view of personality.

Regarding the multiple-choice question, the personality assessment that employs a series of true/false questions is c. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). However, the MBTI also uses structured questions to determine personality type but is composed of a different type of question format and classification.

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