Question 1

One of the disadvantages of computer-administered assessment is that:

Accepted Answer

A) most people dislike computer-administered assessments. 
B) people will not self-disclose to a computer. 
C) it takes longer to take computer- administered assessments. 
D) behavioral observations cannot be gathered. 
A) most people dislike computer-administered assessments. 
B) people will not self-disclose to a computer. 
C) it takes longer to take computer- administered assessments. 
D) behavioral observations cannot be gathered. D

Question 2

According to Garb (2007), one concern regarding client disclosure is that the exclusive use of computer-administered assessments may lead to more:

Accepted Answer

A) false positives. 
B) false negatives. 
C) accurate diagnoses. 
D) early identification of psychopathology. 
A) false positives. 
B) false negatives. 
C) accurate diagnoses. 
D) early identification of psychopathology. A

Question 3

Ethical and legal issues related to assessment will probably:

Accepted Answer

A) decrease in the coming years. 
B) increase in the coming years. 
C) stay the same as time goes on. 
D) disappear as technological sophistication increases.
Discussion Questions 
A) decrease in the coming years. 
B) increase in the coming years. 
C) stay the same as time goes on. 
D) disappear as technological sophistication increases.
Discussion Questions B

Question 4

With respect to computer outputs of technology-assisted assessments, clinicians should:

Accepted Answer

A) trust that computer-generated reports will be equal in quality to reports written by clinicians. 
B) rely on computers for assessment scoring, but not for generating interpretive reports. 
C) examine the content of the computer output before sharing the results with clients. 
D) all of the above 
A) trust that computer-generated reports will be equal in quality to reports written by clinicians. 
B) rely on computers for assessment scoring, but not for generating interpretive reports. 
C) examine the content of the computer output before sharing the results with clients. 
D) all of the above

Question 5

It has been recommended that the development of assessments should be _____________________ rather than lengthy and broad range.

Accepted Answer

A) theoretically robust and precise 
B) simple and diagnostic 
C) short, practical, and treatment-centered 
D) solely focused on specific outcomes 
A) theoretically robust and precise 
B) simple and diagnostic 
C) short, practical, and treatment-centered 
D) solely focused on specific outcomes

Question 6

A counselor using a computer-generated report who was not familiar with the instrument and the constructs being measured is acting:

Accepted Answer

A) illegally 
B) unethically 
C) against federal regulations 
D) consistent with common practice 
A) illegally 
B) unethically 
C) against federal regulations 
D) consistent with common practice

Question 7

With the proliferation of online assessments it is important that counselors consider the _______________, which occurs when a report is written so vaguely that it applies to most individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) Ambiguity Effect 
B) Common Belief Effect 
C) Barnum Effect 
D) Similarity Expectation Effect 
A) Ambiguity Effect 
B) Common Belief Effect 
C) Barnum Effect 
D) Similarity Expectation Effect

Question 8

What might a counselor consider before asking a client to take a computer-administered inventory?

Accepted Answer

A) client age, gender, and interests 
B) level of comfort and computer experience 
C) test sophistication skills and background 
D) socio-economic status and intelligence 
A) client age, gender, and interests 
B) level of comfort and computer experience 
C) test sophistication skills and background 
D) socio-economic status and intelligence

Question 9

What is the term used when computers or other technologies are involved in the administration, scoring, and/or interpretation of assessment tools?

Accepted Answer

A) computer-adapted assessment 
B) technology-assisted assessment 
C) computerized testing 
D) technologically-adapted testing 
A) computer-adapted assessment 
B) technology-assisted assessment 
C) computerized testing 
D) technologically-adapted testing

Question 10

What is the term that applies when the content of an assessment depends on the interactive process between the individual and the computer?

Accepted Answer

A) technology-adapted assessment 
B) computer-assisted assessment 
C) computerized testing 
D) technologically-adapted testing 
A) technology-adapted assessment 
B) computer-assisted assessment 
C) computerized testing 
D) technologically-adapted testing

Question 11

Which of the following is not an advantage of computer applications in assessment?

Accepted Answer

A) computers are patient in gathering information. 
B) more complex scoring can be done by computers. 
C) computer applications have been shown to be very cost effective. 
D) computers are not biased based on gender or race. 
A) computers are patient in gathering information. 
B) more complex scoring can be done by computers. 
C) computer applications have been shown to be very cost effective. 
D) computers are not biased based on gender or race.

Question 12

The Test Review Online feature of the Buros Institute website allows users to:

Accepted Answer

A) provide feedback to test publishers on the content and structure of current versions of assessments. 
B) download sample questions and interpretation reports for many assessment tools. 
C) identify assessment instruments that may potentially be useful with certain clients. 
D) order assessment materials over the Internet. 
A) provide feedback to test publishers on the content and structure of current versions of assessments. 
B) download sample questions and interpretation reports for many assessment tools. 
C) identify assessment instruments that may potentially be useful with certain clients. 
D) order assessment materials over the Internet.

Question 13

According to Bartels et al.(2005), high rates of ______________________________ exist among older individuals, suggesting that effective screening and assessment methods for this issue are needed.

Accepted Answer

A) co-occuring mental health and substance abuse disorders 
B) physical abuse 
C) cognitive disability and dementia 
D) all of the above 
A) co-occuring mental health and substance abuse disorders 
B) physical abuse 
C) cognitive disability and dementia 
D) all of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT required for the ethical use of computer-based test interpretation (CBTI), according to Sampson et al.(2003)?

Accepted Answer

A) An understanding of the theoretical basis of the test 
B) Experience with developing test interpretation software 
C) Supervised experience using the test and CBTI 
D) An understanding of the construct or behavior being measured 
A) An understanding of the theoretical basis of the test 
B) Experience with developing test interpretation software 
C) Supervised experience using the test and CBTI 
D) An understanding of the construct or behavior being measured

Question 15

Although the use of mobile technology (i.e., smart phones, tablets) may facilitate the collection of behavioral, emotional or cognitive data between sessions, there exists concern about ________________________ when using these methods.

Accepted Answer

A) accuracy 
B) client honesty 
C) clinical utility 
D) privacy and confidentiality 
A) accuracy 
B) client honesty 
C) clinical utility 
D) privacy and confidentiality

Question 16

Prior to the late 1970s, computers were primarily used in assessment to:

Accepted Answer

A) score assessment instruments. 
B) administer assessment instruments. 
C) write assessment reports. 
D) analyze the effects of testing. 
A) score assessment instruments. 
B) administer assessment instruments. 
C) write assessment reports. 
D) analyze the effects of testing.

Question 17

The ____________________ model to measure adequate yearly progress in academic achievement takes into account where students are starting and whether or not teachers/schools increased student learning above the expected level.

Accepted Answer

A) academic growth 
B) value added 
C) teacher adequacy 
D) student improvement 
A) academic growth 
B) value added 
C) teacher adequacy 
D) student improvement

Question 18

A general computer-generated report:

Accepted Answer

A) should not be used in isolation. 
B) should be easy to read with treatment suggestions. 
C) is formatted so clients can read them. 
D) can be comprehensive with a five axis diagnosis. 
A) should not be used in isolation. 
B) should be easy to read with treatment suggestions. 
C) is formatted so clients can read them. 
D) can be comprehensive with a five axis diagnosis.

Question 19

A significant advantage of Internet assessment is that:

Accepted Answer

A) clients are able to take most assessments without the guidance or feedback of a counselor. 
B) the majority of Internet-based assessments are free. 
C) it provides access to assessments for individuals who may not normally have had the opportunity. 
D) many Internet-based assessments allow clients to interpret their own results without having to consult with a professional. 
A) clients are able to take most assessments without the guidance or feedback of a counselor. 
B) the majority of Internet-based assessments are free. 
C) it provides access to assessments for individuals who may not normally have had the opportunity. 
D) many Internet-based assessments allow clients to interpret their own results without having to consult with a professional.

Question 20

Research on whether clients are more likely to be honest and self-disclose to a computer as compared to a person indicate that individuals:

Accepted Answer

A) are more likely to self-disclose to a computer 
B) are more likely to self-disclose to a person 
C) self-disclose about the same to a computer or a person 
D) are slightly more likely to disclose to a computer, but the research is mixed 
A) are more likely to self-disclose to a computer 
B) are more likely to self-disclose to a person 
C) self-disclose about the same to a computer or a person 
D) are slightly more likely to disclose to a computer, but the research is mixed

One of the disadvantages of computer-administered assessment is that:

According to Garb (2007), one concern regarding client disclosure is that the exclusive use of computer-administered assessments may lead to more:

Ethical and legal issues related to assessment will probably:

With respect to computer outputs of technology-assisted assessments, clinicians should:

It has been recommended that the development of assessments should be _____________________ rather than lengthy and broad range.

A counselor using a computer-generated report who was not familiar with the instrument and the constructs being measured is acting:

With the proliferation of online assessments it is important that counselors consider the _______________, which occurs when a report is written so vaguely that it applies to most individuals.

What might a counselor consider before asking a client to take a computer-administered inventory?

What is the term used when computers or other technologies are involved in the administration, scoring, and/or interpretation of assessment tools?

What is the term that applies when the content of an assessment depends on the interactive process between the individual and the computer?

Which of the following is not an advantage of computer applications in assessment?

The Test Review Online feature of the Buros Institute website allows users to:

According to Bartels et al.(2005), high rates of ______________________________ exist among older individuals, suggesting that effective screening and assessment methods for this issue are needed.

Which of the following is NOT required for the ethical use of computer-based test interpretation (CBTI), according to Sampson et al.(2003)?

Although the use of mobile technology (i.e., smart phones, tablets) may facilitate the collection of behavioral, emotional or cognitive data between sessions, there exists concern about ________________________ when using these methods.

Prior to the late 1970s, computers were primarily used in assessment to:

The ____________________ model to measure adequate yearly progress in academic achievement takes into account where students are starting and whether or not teachers/schools increased student learning above the expected level.

A general computer-generated report:

A significant advantage of Internet assessment is that:

Research on whether clients are more likely to be honest and self-disclose to a computer as compared to a person indicate that individuals:

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Exam 16: Technological Applications and Future Trends

One of the disadvantages of computer-administered assessment is that:

According to Garb (2007), one concern regarding client disclosure is that the exclusive use of computer-administered assessments may lead to more:

Ethical and legal issues related to assessment will probably:

With respect to computer outputs of technology-assisted assessments, clinicians should:

It has been recommended that the development of assessments should be _____________________ rather than lengthy and broad range.

A counselor using a computer-generated report who was not familiar with the instrument and the constructs being measured is acting:

With the proliferation of online assessments it is important that counselors consider the _______________, which occurs when a report is written so vaguely that it applies to most individuals.

What might a counselor consider before asking a client to take a computer-administered inventory?

What is the term used when computers or other technologies are involved in the administration, scoring, and/or interpretation of assessment tools?

What is the term that applies when the content of an assessment depends on the interactive process between the individual and the computer?

Which of the following is not an advantage of computer applications in assessment?

The Test Review Online feature of the Buros Institute website allows users to:

According to Bartels et al.(2005), high rates of ______________________________ exist among older individuals, suggesting that effective screening and assessment methods for this issue are needed.

Which of the following is NOT required for the ethical use of computer-based test interpretation (CBTI), according to Sampson et al.(2003)?

Although the use of mobile technology (i.e., smart phones, tablets) may facilitate the collection of behavioral, emotional or cognitive data between sessions, there exists concern about ________________________ when using these methods.

Prior to the late 1970s, computers were primarily used in assessment to:

The ____________________ model to measure adequate yearly progress in academic achievement takes into account where students are starting and whether or not teachers/schools increased student learning above the expected level.

A general computer-generated report:

A significant advantage of Internet assessment is that:

Research on whether clients are more likely to be honest and self-disclose to a computer as compared to a person indicate that individuals:

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

Issues Related to Assessment With Diverse Populations

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