Question 1

When assessing the relationship between an instrument and the criterion it is designed to measure, counselors should keep in mind that:

Accepted Answer

A) the sample size for European Americans is usually equivalent to that of other minority groups. 
B) the exact same validity coefficient for two groups may not be statistically significant for both groups. 
C) several studies have examined differences in validity coefficients between Hispanic individuals and other groups. 
D) none of the above 
A) the sample size for European Americans is usually equivalent to that of other minority groups. 
B) the exact same validity coefficient for two groups may not be statistically significant for both groups. 
C) several studies have examined differences in validity coefficients between Hispanic individuals and other groups. 
D) none of the above B

Question 2

In evaluating an instrument for content bias, practitioners need to:

Accepted Answer

A) give the instrument to different groups and compare their performance. 
B) examine the development procedures and steps taken to control for group differences. 
C) examine the validity coefficients for different ethnic groups. 
D) analyze the content of the instruments themselves to see if there are any problems. 
A) give the instrument to different groups and compare their performance. 
B) examine the development procedures and steps taken to control for group differences. 
C) examine the validity coefficients for different ethnic groups. 
D) analyze the content of the instruments themselves to see if there are any problems. B

Question 3

According to Padilla and Borsato (2008), which of the following is often considered during the test development phase?

Accepted Answer

A) ethnic identity 
B) age of immigration 
C) extent of acculturation 
D) none of the above 
A) ethnic identity 
B) age of immigration 
C) extent of acculturation 
D) none of the above D

Question 4

If an instrument has been translated into another language, there should be evidence:

Accepted Answer

A) of reliability and validity for the translated version of the instrument. 
B) that the instrument has retained its meaning after being translated. 
C) that the translated instrument is equivalent to the original (e.g., same difficulty level). 
D) all of the above 
A) of reliability and validity for the translated version of the instrument. 
B) that the instrument has retained its meaning after being translated. 
C) that the translated instrument is equivalent to the original (e.g., same difficulty level). 
D) all of the above

Question 5

Postmodernists suggest that ____________ has a pervasive influence affecting perceptions of reality, and should be considered in all assessment techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) language 
B) persistence 
C) motivation 
D) self-esteem 
A) language 
B) persistence 
C) motivation 
D) self-esteem

Question 6

If an instrument is found to have content that is more familiar to one ethnic group as compared to another, then that instrument would have __________ bias.

Accepted Answer

A) intercept 
B) group 
C) content 
D) criterion 
A) intercept 
B) group 
C) content 
D) criterion

Question 7

A commonly used method to assess intelligence for clients with severe motor disabilities is to use:

Accepted Answer

A) a picture vocabulary test 
B) a number of performance tests 
C) aptitude assessments with special norms 
D) an adaptive behavior scale 
A) a picture vocabulary test 
B) a number of performance tests 
C) aptitude assessments with special norms 
D) an adaptive behavior scale

Question 8

Which of the following constructs has been found to have more of an impact on test performance than either instrument bias or ethnicity?

Accepted Answer

A) culture 
B) language 
C) socioecomonic status 
D) all of the above 
A) culture 
B) language 
C) socioecomonic status 
D) all of the above

Question 9

Helms et al.(2005) assert that rather than using race to categorize assessment results, the construct of _________________ is more effective in explaining significant differences in assessment of cognitive abilities and other areas of psychological assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) cultural preference 
B) racial identity 
C) gender identity 
D) worldview 
A) cultural preference 
B) racial identity 
C) gender identity 
D) worldview

Question 10

The degree to which construct-irrelevant factors systematically affect a group's performance is called:

Accepted Answer

A) differential item functioning 
B) bias testing 
C) criterion bias 
D) selective discrimination 
A) differential item functioning 
B) bias testing 
C) criterion bias 
D) selective discrimination

Question 11

If a client has a visual impairment, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

A) read the instrument to the client. 
B) find a reader with a monotone voice. 
C) have the instrument translated into Braille. 
D) see if there are procedures for adapting the instrument. 
A) read the instrument to the client. 
B) find a reader with a monotone voice. 
C) have the instrument translated into Braille. 
D) see if there are procedures for adapting the instrument.

Question 12

In addition to racial/ethnic differences, there is debate in the counseling field that the term multicultural could also refer to differences in:

Accepted Answer

A) sexual orientation 
B) socioeconomic status 
C) physical/mental disabilities 
D) all of the above 
A) sexual orientation 
B) socioeconomic status 
C) physical/mental disabilities 
D) all of the above

Question 13

The ________________ between the examiner and examinee has been found to impact examinee performance, especially among examinees of color.

Accepted Answer

A) number of common experiences 
B) degree of rapport 
C) level of empathy 
D) the physical distance 
A) number of common experiences 
B) degree of rapport 
C) level of empathy 
D) the physical distance

Question 14

In a quality neuropsychological assessment, the client is given:

Accepted Answer

A) a battery of instruments 
B) the WAIS-III and the MMPI 
C) intelligence and adaptive behavior tests 
D) an intelligence test and an EEG 
A) a battery of instruments 
B) the WAIS-III and the MMPI 
C) intelligence and adaptive behavior tests 
D) an intelligence test and an EEG

Question 15

If assessment procedures are altered to accommodate a client with a disability:

Accepted Answer

A) this should not be noted in the file because it might be prejudicial. 
B) this should be included in the psychological report or noted in the client's file. 
C) the counselor should consider the results as being useless and not use them. 
D) the counselor should use the results in the same way as with anyone else. 
A) this should not be noted in the file because it might be prejudicial. 
B) this should be included in the psychological report or noted in the client's file. 
C) the counselor should consider the results as being useless and not use them. 
D) the counselor should use the results in the same way as with anyone else.

Question 16

Individuals from different cultures can vary greatly in their perceptions due to their ____________, which includes group identity, individual identity, beliefs, values, and language.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive schema 
B) genetic background 
C) worldview 
D) personality 
A) cognitive schema 
B) genetic background 
C) worldview 
D) personality

Question 17

If an instrument has slope bias, then the instrument would:

Accepted Answer

A) predict differently for different groups. 
B) be biased for one group but not the other. 
C) predict the same criterion performance for everyone. 
D) have different intercepts. 
A) predict differently for different groups. 
B) be biased for one group but not the other. 
C) predict the same criterion performance for everyone. 
D) have different intercepts.

Question 18

In order to interpret assessment results, a counselor needs to:

Accepted Answer

A) have comprehensive knowledge of the client's culture. 
B) determine the degree of acculturation and gather relevant background information. 
C) have detailed information about the instrument's characteristics. 
D) all of the above 
A) have comprehensive knowledge of the client's culture. 
B) determine the degree of acculturation and gather relevant background information. 
C) have detailed information about the instrument's characteristics. 
D) all of the above

Question 19

What is the expectancy effect, which has been shown to impact examinees' test performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Examinees' expectations of assessment performance impact actual performance. 
B) Examiners' expectations impact examinees' perceptions of examiners' race. 
C) Examiners' expectations have a small impact on examinees' performance. 
D) Examinees and examiners of the same ethnicity impact each other's expectations and performance during assessment. 
A) Examinees' expectations of assessment performance impact actual performance. 
B) Examiners' expectations impact examinees' perceptions of examiners' race. 
C) Examiners' expectations have a small impact on examinees' performance. 
D) Examinees and examiners of the same ethnicity impact each other's expectations and performance during assessment.

Question 20

In counseling a client with a hearing disability, the counselor needs to:

Accepted Answer

A) have the client read the questions typically asked in an intake interview. 
B) consider the magnitude and the age of onset of the loss in any assessment. 
C) enlist the help of someone who knows sign language to serve as an interpreter. 
D) pantomime the interview questions to the client with the hearing deficit. 
A) have the client read the questions typically asked in an intake interview. 
B) consider the magnitude and the age of onset of the loss in any assessment. 
C) enlist the help of someone who knows sign language to serve as an interpreter. 
D) pantomime the interview questions to the client with the hearing deficit.

When assessing the relationship between an instrument and the criterion it is designed to measure, counselors should keep in mind that:

In evaluating an instrument for content bias, practitioners need to:

According to Padilla and Borsato (2008), which of the following is often considered during the test development phase?

If an instrument has been translated into another language, there should be evidence:

Postmodernists suggest that ____________ has a pervasive influence affecting perceptions of reality, and should be considered in all assessment techniques.

If an instrument is found to have content that is more familiar to one ethnic group as compared to another, then that instrument would have __________ bias.

A commonly used method to assess intelligence for clients with severe motor disabilities is to use:

Which of the following constructs has been found to have more of an impact on test performance than either instrument bias or ethnicity?

Helms et al.(2005) assert that rather than using race to categorize assessment results, the construct of _________________ is more effective in explaining significant differences in assessment of cognitive abilities and other areas of psychological assessment.

The degree to which construct-irrelevant factors systematically affect a group's performance is called:

If a client has a visual impairment, the counselor should:

In addition to racial/ethnic differences, there is debate in the counseling field that the term multicultural could also refer to differences in:

The ________________ between the examiner and examinee has been found to impact examinee performance, especially among examinees of color.

In a quality neuropsychological assessment, the client is given:

If assessment procedures are altered to accommodate a client with a disability:

Individuals from different cultures can vary greatly in their perceptions due to their ____________, which includes group identity, individual identity, beliefs, values, and language.

If an instrument has slope bias, then the instrument would:

In order to interpret assessment results, a counselor needs to:

What is the expectancy effect, which has been shown to impact examinees' test performance?

In counseling a client with a hearing disability, the counselor needs to:

Assessment in Counseling

Basic Assessment Principles

Reliability

Validity and Item Analysis

Selection, Administration, Scoring, Communicating Assessment Results

Initial Assessment in Counseling

Intelligence General Ability Testing

Measuring Achievement Aptitude:applications for Counseling

Assessment in Career Counseling

Appraisal of Personality

Assessment in Marriage Family Counseling

Assessment and Diagnosis

Using Assessment in Counseling

Ethical and Legal Issues in Assessment

Technological Applications and Future Trends

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Exam 15: Issues Related to Assessment With Diverse Populations

When assessing the relationship between an instrument and the criterion it is designed to measure, counselors should keep in mind that:

In evaluating an instrument for content bias, practitioners need to:

According to Padilla and Borsato (2008), which of the following is often considered during the test development phase?

If an instrument has been translated into another language, there should be evidence:

Postmodernists suggest that ____________ has a pervasive influence affecting perceptions of reality, and should be considered in all assessment techniques.

If an instrument is found to have content that is more familiar to one ethnic group as compared to another, then that instrument would have __________ bias.

A commonly used method to assess intelligence for clients with severe motor disabilities is to use:

Which of the following constructs has been found to have more of an impact on test performance than either instrument bias or ethnicity?

Helms et al.(2005) assert that rather than using race to categorize assessment results, the construct of _________________ is more effective in explaining significant differences in assessment of cognitive abilities and other areas of psychological assessment.

The degree to which construct-irrelevant factors systematically affect a group's performance is called:

If a client has a visual impairment, the counselor should:

In addition to racial/ethnic differences, there is debate in the counseling field that the term multicultural could also refer to differences in:

The ________________ between the examiner and examinee has been found to impact examinee performance, especially among examinees of color.

In a quality neuropsychological assessment, the client is given:

If assessment procedures are altered to accommodate a client with a disability:

Individuals from different cultures can vary greatly in their perceptions due to their ____________, which includes group identity, individual identity, beliefs, values, and language.

If an instrument has slope bias, then the instrument would:

In order to interpret assessment results, a counselor needs to:

What is the expectancy effect, which has been shown to impact examinees' test performance?

In counseling a client with a hearing disability, the counselor needs to:

Assessment in Counseling

Basic Assessment Principles

Reliability

Validity and Item Analysis

Selection, Administration, Scoring, Communicating Assessment Results

Initial Assessment in Counseling

Intelligence General Ability Testing

Measuring Achievement Aptitude:applications for Counseling

Assessment in Career Counseling

Appraisal of Personality

Assessment in Marriage Family Counseling

Assessment and Diagnosis

Using Assessment in Counseling

Ethical and Legal Issues in Assessment

Technological Applications and Future Trends

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