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Ipsative

//ˈɪpsətɪv// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Denoting a measure that forces a person to choose among multiple desirable options. not-comparable

    "Myers-Briggs uses ipsative measures, whereas the Five-Factor Model uses normative measures."

  2. 2
    Comparing a measure of a person against that person’s previous assessments. not-comparable

Etymology

From Latin ipse (“of the self”).

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