Question 1

The Tarasoff case was the impetus for changes in the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  duty to warn 
B)  best interests of the client 
C)  informed consent 
D)  standard of care 
A)  duty to warn 
B)  best interests of the client 
C)  informed consent 
D)  standard of care

Question 2

Undoubtedly the single greatest source of error in group test administration is:

Accepted Answer

A)  reading the wrong instructions 
B)  giving the wrong form of the test 
C)  giving a test to the wrong age group 
D)  incorrect timing of tests 
A)  reading the wrong instructions 
B)  giving the wrong form of the test 
C)  giving a test to the wrong age group 
D)  incorrect timing of tests

Question 3

Suppose a young girl answers correctly on 37 questions from a 50-item test but answers erroneously on 9 questions, leaving 2 questions blank. Suppose their are four alternatives per question. Using established principles of probability, what would be her corrected score?

Accepted Answer

A)  32 
B)  34 
C)  36 
D)  37 
A)  32 
B)  34 
C)  36 
D)  37

Question 4

Measures of________ emphasize novelty and originality in the solution of fuzzy problems or the production of artistic works.

Accepted Answer

A)  personality 
B)  achievement 
C)  creativity 
D)  femininity 
A)  personality 
B)  achievement 
C)  creativity 
D)  femininity

Question 5

Which of the following is a possible sign of hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  inattentiveness 
B)  poor articulation 
C)  difficulty in following oral directions 
D)  all of the above 
A)  inattentiveness 
B)  poor articulation 
C)  difficulty in following oral directions 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

When a psychologist tests an individual who she believes to have a brain tumor, in her written report she should

Accepted Answer

A)  recommend a CT scan to confirm diagnosis 
B)  recommend immediate consultation with the appropriate profession 
C)  recommend the appropriate drug to prevent metastasis 
D)  all the above 
E) g neurology) 
A)  recommend a CT scan to confirm diagnosis 
B)  recommend immediate consultation with the appropriate profession 
C)  recommend the appropriate drug to prevent metastasis 
D)  all the above 
E) g neurology)

Question 7

Which age group is most prone to periodic accumulation of fluid in the middle ear during intervals of mild illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  young subjects 
B)  adolescents 
C)  young adults 
D)  old adults 
A)  young subjects 
B)  adolescents 
C)  young adults 
D)  old adults

Question 8

In a 50-item multiple choice test with four choices per item, what would be the corrected score for an examinee who answered 32 items correctly, answered 9 items incorrectly, and left 9 items blank?

Accepted Answer

A)  35 
B)  32 
C)  29 
D)  26 
A)  35 
B)  32 
C)  29 
D)  26

Question 9

Level A of the Test Purchaser Requirements typically involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  previous completion of a master's degree in the designated area of study 
B)  minimal training 
C)  administration of aptitude tests 
D)  administration of IQ tests 
A)  previous completion of a master's degree in the designated area of study 
B)  minimal training 
C)  administration of aptitude tests 
D)  administration of IQ tests

Question 10

If you are a therapist and your client makes repeated death threats against a specific individual, what is your ethical responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  notify law enforcement that your client is making death threats against a specific individual and allow them to handle the situation 
B)  warn the individual who your client is making threats against and notify law enforcement 
C)  protect the confidentiality of your client and keep the information to yourself 
D)  first attempt to have your client sign a "no harm" contract; if he does not comply, then inform law enforcement 
A)  notify law enforcement that your client is making death threats against a specific individual and allow them to handle the situation 
B)  warn the individual who your client is making threats against and notify law enforcement 
C)  protect the confidentiality of your client and keep the information to yourself 
D)  first attempt to have your client sign a "no harm" contract; if he does not comply, then inform law enforcement

Question 11

The overly optimistic picture of student achievement is called_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  the stereotype effect 
B)  optimal expectation 
C)  the Lake Wobegon Effect 
D)  performance inflation 
A)  the stereotype effect 
B)  optimal expectation 
C)  the Lake Wobegon Effect 
D)  performance inflation

Question 12

With regard to professional ethics, which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  key sources for ethical guidelines include: the American Psychological Association, the American Counseling Association, and the National Association of School Psychologists 
B)  responsible test usage is defined by written guidelines published by professional associations 
C)  if one is conversant with the written professional guidelines, answers to ethical testing issues are always simple and straightforward 
D)  in general, the evolution of professional and ethical standards have become more restrictive 
A)  key sources for ethical guidelines include: the American Psychological Association, the American Counseling Association, and the National Association of School Psychologists 
B)  responsible test usage is defined by written guidelines published by professional associations 
C)  if one is conversant with the written professional guidelines, answers to ethical testing issues are always simple and straightforward 
D)  in general, the evolution of professional and ethical standards have become more restrictive

Question 13

Conscious faking on psychological tests is thought to be

Accepted Answer

A)  rare 
B)  common place 
C)  evidence of psychopathology 
D)  blatant and obvious 
A)  rare 
B)  common place 
C)  evidence of psychopathology 
D)  blatant and obvious

Question 14

With respect to the confidentiality of test results

Accepted Answer

A)  there are no exceptions 
B)  exceptions can be made if law enforcement officials make an official request 
C)  exceptions can be made only if withholding information would present a clear danger to client or others 
D)  exceptions can be made if clergy make an official request 
A)  there are no exceptions 
B)  exceptions can be made if law enforcement officials make an official request 
C)  exceptions can be made only if withholding information would present a clear danger to client or others 
D)  exceptions can be made if clergy make an official request

Question 15

The level of Test Purchaser Requirements in which a master's degree is typically required is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Level 1 
B)  Level 2 
C)  Level B 
D)  Level C 
A)  Level 1 
B)  Level 2 
C)  Level B 
D)  Level C

Question 16

What subspecialty of psychology uses specialized tests on people to make inferences about the locus, extent, and consequences of brain damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurology 
B)  Cognitive Psychology 
C)  Physiological Psychology 
D)  Neuropsychology 
A)  Neurology 
B)  Cognitive Psychology 
C)  Physiological Psychology 
D)  Neuropsychology

Question 17

______share a common assumption that behavior is best understood in terms of clearly defined characteristics such as frequency, duration, antecedents, and consequences.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intelligence tests 
B)  Personality inventories 
C)  Creativity tests 
D)  Behavioral procedures 
A)  Intelligence tests 
B)  Personality inventories 
C)  Creativity tests 
D)  Behavioral procedures

Question 18

Which of the examiner characteristics listed below has been found to make a consistent and significant difference in the outcome of individual test results?

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  experience 
C)  race 
D)  none of the above 
A)  sex 
B)  experience 
C)  race 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

Psychological assessment is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  comparing and combining data from different sources 
B)  utilizing and understanding a variety of different testing and observational measures 
C)  an inherently subjective process that makes predictions on a complex gestalt of data 
D)  an objective process based on a single source of information 
A)  comparing and combining data from different sources 
B)  utilizing and understanding a variety of different testing and observational measures 
C)  an inherently subjective process that makes predictions on a complex gestalt of data 
D)  an objective process based on a single source of information

Question 20

The norm group is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  criterion sample 
B)  standardization sample 
C)  reference group 
D)  all of the above 
A)  criterion sample 
B)  standardization sample 
C)  reference group 
D)  all of the above

The Tarasoff case was the impetus for changes in the concept of

Undoubtedly the single greatest source of error in group test administration is:

Suppose a young girl answers correctly on 37 questions from a 50-item test but answers erroneously on 9 questions, leaving 2 questions blank. Suppose their are four alternatives per question. Using established principles of probability, what would be her corrected score?

Measures of________ emphasize novelty and originality in the solution of fuzzy problems or the production of artistic works.

Which of the following is a possible sign of hearing loss?

When a psychologist tests an individual who she believes to have a brain tumor, in her written report she should

Which age group is most prone to periodic accumulation of fluid in the middle ear during intervals of mild illness?

In a 50-item multiple choice test with four choices per item, what would be the corrected score for an examinee who answered 32 items correctly, answered 9 items incorrectly, and left 9 items blank?

Level A of the Test Purchaser Requirements typically involves:

If you are a therapist and your client makes repeated death threats against a specific individual, what is your ethical responsibility?

The overly optimistic picture of student achievement is called_______ .

With regard to professional ethics, which of the following is NOT true?

Conscious faking on psychological tests is thought to be

With respect to the confidentiality of test results

The level of Test Purchaser Requirements in which a master's degree is typically required is:

What subspecialty of psychology uses specialized tests on people to make inferences about the locus, extent, and consequences of brain damage?

______share a common assumption that behavior is best understood in terms of clearly defined characteristics such as frequency, duration, antecedents, and consequences.

Which of the examiner characteristics listed below has been found to make a consistent and significant difference in the outcome of individual test results?

Psychological assessment is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

The norm group is referred to as the

The History of Psychological Testing

Norms and Reliability

Validity and Test Development

Theories and Individual Tests of Intelligence and Achievement

Group Tests and Controversies in Ability Testing

Testing Special Populations

Origins of Personality Testing

Assessment of Normality and Human Strengths

Neuropsychological Assessment and Screening

Industrial, Occupational, and Forensic Assessment

Legal Issues and the Future of Testing

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Exam 1: Applications and Consequences of Psychological Testing

The Tarasoff case was the impetus for changes in the concept of

Undoubtedly the single greatest source of error in group test administration is:

Suppose a young girl answers correctly on 37 questions from a 50-item test but answers erroneously on 9 questions, leaving 2 questions blank. Suppose their are four alternatives per question. Using established principles of probability, what would be her corrected score?

Measures of________ emphasize novelty and originality in the solution of fuzzy problems or the production of artistic works.

Which of the following is a possible sign of hearing loss?

When a psychologist tests an individual who she believes to have a brain tumor, in her written report she should

Which age group is most prone to periodic accumulation of fluid in the middle ear during intervals of mild illness?

In a 50-item multiple choice test with four choices per item, what would be the corrected score for an examinee who answered 32 items correctly, answered 9 items incorrectly, and left 9 items blank?

Level A of the Test Purchaser Requirements typically involves:

If you are a therapist and your client makes repeated death threats against a specific individual, what is your ethical responsibility?

The overly optimistic picture of student achievement is called_______ .

With regard to professional ethics, which of the following is NOT true?

Conscious faking on psychological tests is thought to be

With respect to the confidentiality of test results

The level of Test Purchaser Requirements in which a master's degree is typically required is:

What subspecialty of psychology uses specialized tests on people to make inferences about the locus, extent, and consequences of brain damage?

______share a common assumption that behavior is best understood in terms of clearly defined characteristics such as frequency, duration, antecedents, and consequences.

Which of the examiner characteristics listed below has been found to make a consistent and significant difference in the outcome of individual test results?

Psychological assessment is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

The norm group is referred to as the

The History of Psychological Testing

Norms and Reliability

Validity and Test Development

Theories and Individual Tests of Intelligence and Achievement

Group Tests and Controversies in Ability Testing

Testing Special Populations

Origins of Personality Testing

Assessment of Normality and Human Strengths

Neuropsychological Assessment and Screening

Industrial, Occupational, and Forensic Assessment

Legal Issues and the Future of Testing

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