Question 1

The most precise and comprehensive guidelines for developing and evaluating tests are the:

Accepted Answer

A) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. 
B) Joint Committee Guidelines on Testing Practices. 
C) Rights and Responsibilities of Test Takers: Guidelines and Expectations. 
D) Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. 
A) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. 
B) Joint Committee Guidelines on Testing Practices. 
C) Rights and Responsibilities of Test Takers: Guidelines and Expectations. 
D) Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. D

Question 2

Informed consent includes the following four legal aspects: capacity,voluntary,documentation,and:

Accepted Answer

A) adequate information provided. 
B) adequate use of technical jargon. 
C) testimonials. 
D) guarantee of improvement. 
A) adequate information provided. 
B) adequate use of technical jargon. 
C) testimonials. 
D) guarantee of improvement. A

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a breach of standardized test security?

Accepted Answer

A) Allowing examinees to take the test outside of a controlled environment 
B) Copying materials with written permission 
C) Providing accommodations to disabled examinees 
D) Reviewing test results with the examinee 
A) Allowing examinees to take the test outside of a controlled environment 
B) Copying materials with written permission 
C) Providing accommodations to disabled examinees 
D) Reviewing test results with the examinee A

Question 4

According to the Standards (1999)what is a responsibility of a test taker?

Accepted Answer

A) To inform the testing administrator if they feel that the test did not accurately reflect their true abilities 
B) To compare themselves to the standardization sample in order to ensure it is representative 
C) To be aware of the limitations of the assessment 
D) To ensure that their results are kept confidential 
A) To inform the testing administrator if they feel that the test did not accurately reflect their true abilities 
B) To compare themselves to the standardization sample in order to ensure it is representative 
C) To be aware of the limitations of the assessment 
D) To ensure that their results are kept confidential

Question 5

What is one method that can be used to minimize expectancy effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy effects are positive so it is not necessary to minimize them. 
B) Never interview examinees prior to the assessment. 
C) Ensure the individual scoring the assessment should have no knowledge of the examinee's identity. 
D) Make sure the individual administering the assessment is also the person scoring the assessments. 
A) Expectancy effects are positive so it is not necessary to minimize them. 
B) Never interview examinees prior to the assessment. 
C) Ensure the individual scoring the assessment should have no knowledge of the examinee's identity. 
D) Make sure the individual administering the assessment is also the person scoring the assessments.

Question 6

According to the Joint Committee on Testing Practices (1998),the most fundamental right of test takers is to be:

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluated with tests that meet high professional standards and are valid for the intended purpose. 
B) Provided with testing results immediately and be given the opportunity to review all assessments. 
C) evaluated by highly trained professionals on an individual basis. 
D) provided with the science and methodology used during the development of the assessment upon request. 
A) Evaluated with tests that meet high professional standards and are valid for the intended purpose. 
B) Provided with testing results immediately and be given the opportunity to review all assessments. 
C) evaluated by highly trained professionals on an individual basis. 
D) provided with the science and methodology used during the development of the assessment upon request.

Question 7

There is a substantial amount of research demonstrating that a(n)___________ approach to interpreting assessment information is superior to a(n)__________ approach.

Accepted Answer

A) actuarial; statistical 
B) impressionistic; statistical 
C) statistical; impressionistic 
D) statistical; actuarial 
A) actuarial; statistical 
B) impressionistic; statistical 
C) statistical; impressionistic 
D) statistical; actuarial

Question 8

It is a best practice to select assessments with normative data that are representative of the __________ population.

Accepted Answer

A) general 
B) minority 
C) target 
D) diverse 
A) general 
B) minority 
C) target 
D) diverse

Question 9

In the ____________ approach,the clinician uses subjective processes and personal judgment to interpret assessment information and make decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) actuarial 
B) experiential 
C) impressionistic 
D) statistical 
A) actuarial 
B) experiential 
C) impressionistic 
D) statistical

Question 10

According to Nitko (2001)why is it important to have a broad knowledge of how assessments are used in your respective professional setting?

Accepted Answer

A) To ensure test security 
B) To guard against potential misuses 
C) So you can select tests you are qualified to administer 
D) So you will not be held legally responsible 
A) To ensure test security 
B) To guard against potential misuses 
C) So you can select tests you are qualified to administer 
D) So you will not be held legally responsible

Question 11

Cautioning users,in a clear and prominent language,against the most likely misinterpretations and misuses of data that arise out of the assessment development process is a responsibility of a professional who ______________ assessments.

Accepted Answer

A) develops 
B) takes 
C) scores 
D) markets 
A) develops 
B) takes 
C) scores 
D) markets

Question 12

Which website reproduced the actual Rorschach color plates?

Accepted Answer

A) Discovery Channel 
B) Encyclopedia Brittanica 
C) Science Channel 
D) Wikipedia 
A) Discovery Channel 
B) Encyclopedia Brittanica 
C) Science Channel 
D) Wikipedia

Question 13

Which assessment information resource provides critical reviews and/or technical information about specific tests?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessments Encyclopedia 
B) Mental Measurements Yearbook 
C) Tests 
D) Tests in Print 
A) Assessments Encyclopedia 
B) Mental Measurements Yearbook 
C) Tests 
D) Tests in Print

Question 14

When developing a test,an important first step is to specify the __________ of the test and the domain or construct to be measured.

Accepted Answer

A) format 
B) length 
C) purpose 
D) factor structure 
A) format 
B) length 
C) purpose 
D) factor structure

Question 15

The ______________ should guide the development of items and scoring criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) assessment formula 
B) scoring rubric 
C) table of specifications 
D) test chart 
A) assessment formula 
B) scoring rubric 
C) table of specifications 
D) test chart

Question 16

What is a reference where one can locate information about assessments?

Accepted Answer

A) Assessments Encyclopedia 
B) Mental Measurements Yearbook 
C) Psychological Test Info 
D) Testing and More! 
A) Assessments Encyclopedia 
B) Mental Measurements Yearbook 
C) Psychological Test Info 
D) Testing and More!

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the test taker?

Accepted Answer

A) Preparing for the assessment 
B) Following the directions 
C) Not interfering with the performance of other students 
D) Interpreting the results 
A) Preparing for the assessment 
B) Following the directions 
C) Not interfering with the performance of other students 
D) Interpreting the results

Question 18

According to research by Grove and Meehl (1996),which approach to interpreting assessment data is more accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Actuarial 
B) Clinical 
C) Impressionistic 
D) Qualitative 
A) Actuarial 
B) Clinical 
C) Impressionistic 
D) Qualitative

Question 19

What is an assessment related behavior one should avoid?

Accepted Answer

A) Keep tests and results secure 
B) Assume that published test results are reliable and valid. 
C) Offer special accommodations when the situation warrants them. 
D) Use common explanations when providing feedback. 
A) Keep tests and results secure 
B) Assume that published test results are reliable and valid. 
C) Offer special accommodations when the situation warrants them. 
D) Use common explanations when providing feedback.

Question 20

With norm-referenced assessment,who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the normative sample is representative of the actual examinees?

Accepted Answer

A) Test publisher 
B) Test distributor 
C) Test user 
D) Examinee 
A) Test publisher 
B) Test distributor 
C) Test user 
D) Examinee

The most precise and comprehensive guidelines for developing and evaluating tests are the:

Informed consent includes the following four legal aspects: capacity,voluntary,documentation,and:

Which of the following is considered a breach of standardized test security?

According to the Standards (1999)what is a responsibility of a test taker?

What is one method that can be used to minimize expectancy effects?

According to the Joint Committee on Testing Practices (1998),the most fundamental right of test takers is to be:

There is a substantial amount of research demonstrating that a(n)_ approach to interpreting assessment information is superior to a(n) approach.

It is a best practice to select assessments with normative data that are representative of the __________ population.

In the ____________ approach,the clinician uses subjective processes and personal judgment to interpret assessment information and make decisions.

According to Nitko (2001)why is it important to have a broad knowledge of how assessments are used in your respective professional setting?

Cautioning users,in a clear and prominent language,against the most likely misinterpretations and misuses of data that arise out of the assessment development process is a responsibility of a professional who ______________ assessments.

Which website reproduced the actual Rorschach color plates?

Which assessment information resource provides critical reviews and/or technical information about specific tests?

When developing a test,an important first step is to specify the __________ of the test and the domain or construct to be measured.

The ______________ should guide the development of items and scoring criteria.

What is a reference where one can locate information about assessments?

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the test taker?

According to research by Grove and Meehl (1996),which approach to interpreting assessment data is more accurate?

What is an assessment related behavior one should avoid?

With norm-referenced assessment,who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the normative sample is representative of the actual examinees?

Introduction to Psychological Testing: Why We Do It and What It Is

The Basics Statistics of Measurement

The Meaning of Test Scores

Reliability

Validity

Item Development

Item Analysis: Methods for Fitting the Right Items to the Right Test

Achievement Tests in the Era of High-Stakes Assessment

Assessment of Intelligence

Assessment of Personality

Behavioral Assessment

Employment and Vocational Testing

Neuropsychological Testing

Forensic Applications of Psychological Assessment

The Problem of Bias in Psychological Assessment

Assessment Accommodations

How to Develop a Psychological Test: a Practical Approach

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Exam 17: Best Practices: Legal and Ethical Issues

The most precise and comprehensive guidelines for developing and evaluating tests are the:

Informed consent includes the following four legal aspects: capacity,voluntary,documentation,and:

Which of the following is considered a breach of standardized test security?

According to the Standards (1999)what is a responsibility of a test taker?

What is one method that can be used to minimize expectancy effects?

According to the Joint Committee on Testing Practices (1998),the most fundamental right of test takers is to be:

There is a substantial amount of research demonstrating that a(n)___________ approach to interpreting assessment information is superior to a(n)__________ approach.

It is a best practice to select assessments with normative data that are representative of the __________ population.

In the ____________ approach,the clinician uses subjective processes and personal judgment to interpret assessment information and make decisions.

According to Nitko (2001)why is it important to have a broad knowledge of how assessments are used in your respective professional setting?

Cautioning users,in a clear and prominent language,against the most likely misinterpretations and misuses of data that arise out of the assessment development process is a responsibility of a professional who ______________ assessments.

Which website reproduced the actual Rorschach color plates?

Which assessment information resource provides critical reviews and/or technical information about specific tests?

When developing a test,an important first step is to specify the __________ of the test and the domain or construct to be measured.

The ______________ should guide the development of items and scoring criteria.

What is a reference where one can locate information about assessments?

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the test taker?

According to research by Grove and Meehl (1996),which approach to interpreting assessment data is more accurate?

What is an assessment related behavior one should avoid?

With norm-referenced assessment,who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the normative sample is representative of the actual examinees?

Introduction to Psychological Testing: Why We Do It and What It Is

The Basics Statistics of Measurement

The Meaning of Test Scores

Reliability

Validity

Item Development

Item Analysis: Methods for Fitting the Right Items to the Right Test

Achievement Tests in the Era of High-Stakes Assessment

Assessment of Intelligence

Assessment of Personality

Behavioral Assessment

Employment and Vocational Testing

Neuropsychological Testing

Forensic Applications of Psychological Assessment

The Problem of Bias in Psychological Assessment

Assessment Accommodations

How to Develop a Psychological Test: a Practical Approach

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There is a substantial amount of research demonstrating that a(n)_ approach to interpreting assessment information is superior to a(n) approach.