subjective test

an assessment tool that is scored according to personal judgment or to standards that are less systematic than those used in objective tests. Some essay examinations are examples of a subjective test. Although there are no necessarily right or wrong answers, responses are scored based on appraisals of their appropriateness or quality.

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Psychology term of the day

February 28th 2025

hypnotic regression

a therapeutic technique in which an individual under hypnosis is induced to relive a previous experience that may be contributing to current emotional difficulties. There are two types of hypnotic regression: age regression and past-life regression.