Question 1

An operational definition is a description of some kind of physical event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The dictionary definition of "envy" is the same as the operational definition of "envy."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is a potential source of error in a measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  the way an item is phrased 
B)  variations in an observer's attention 
C)  distractors present when observations are made 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the way an item is phrased 
B)  variations in an observer's attention 
C)  distractors present when observations are made 
D)  all of the above D

Question 4

A response set in which participants simply tend to answer "yes" to all questions is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness. 
B)  acquiescence. 
C)  a positivity bias. 
D)  social desirability. 
A)  agreeableness. 
B)  acquiescence. 
C)  a positivity bias. 
D)  social desirability.

Question 5

Split-half reliability refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  correlation between two halves of a sample. 
B)  correlation between the items comprising the first and second halves of a test. 
C)  correlation between half the items on a test and some other criterion. 
D)  correlation between half the items on one test and half the items on another test. 
A)  correlation between two halves of a sample. 
B)  correlation between the items comprising the first and second halves of a test. 
C)  correlation between half the items on a test and some other criterion. 
D)  correlation between half the items on one test and half the items on another test.

Question 6

Why is face validity regarded as a convenience by researchers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some believe it is easier to respond to face-valid instruments. 
B)  Face-valid instruments make it difficult to guess what the researcher is measuring. 
C)  Face-valid instruments are often reliable for 40-50 years. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Some believe it is easier to respond to face-valid instruments. 
B)  Face-valid instruments make it difficult to guess what the researcher is measuring. 
C)  Face-valid instruments are often reliable for 40-50 years. 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

Acquiescence is a response set in which a person is biased toward agreeing with the questions asked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Observer ratings can involve interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One problem with administering psychological measures across cultures is determining whether the psychological construct has the same meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If a trained observer rates how tired a person appears after a test, that observer is making an objective rating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true about the empirical approach to developing measures?

Accepted Answer

A)  It relies on theory. 
B)  It relies on data. 
C)  It allows psychologists to decide what qualities of personality exist. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  It relies on theory. 
B)  It relies on data. 
C)  It allows psychologists to decide what qualities of personality exist. 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

A measure is high in validity when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the results obtained with the measure match the researcher's predictions. 
B)  the operational definition closely matches the conceptual definition. 
C)  others have used the same measure. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the results obtained with the measure match the researcher's predictions. 
B)  the operational definition closely matches the conceptual definition. 
C)  others have used the same measure. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Observer ratings can be based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  interviews in which people talk about themselves. 
B)  direct observations of overt action. 
C)  interviews in which people talk about something other than themselves. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  interviews in which people talk about themselves. 
B)  direct observations of overt action. 
C)  interviews in which people talk about something other than themselves. 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

A measure that assesses several dimensions of personality is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  personology scale. 
B)  projective test. 
C)  inventory. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  personology scale. 
B)  projective test. 
C)  inventory. 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

A measure that assesses several dimensions of personality is called an inventory

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If a personality measure has discriminant validity, it does not measure characteristics it was not intended to measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

__________validity is generally seen as the most important means of establishing construct validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Criterion 
B)  Discriminant 
C)  Face 
D)  Convergent 
A)  Criterion 
B)  Discriminant 
C)  Face 
D)  Convergent

Question 18

Face validity can sometimes be detrimental to research. Give an instance/example of when this might be the case.

Accepted Answer

The assessment device is intended to mea

Question 19

A scale is "objective" if:

Accepted Answer

A)  a person's responses are recorded directly, with no interpretation until a later time. 
B)  an interpretation is made before information about behavior is recorded. 
C)  another researcher has used it. 
D)  it is included in the Manual of Personality Inventories. 
A)  a person's responses are recorded directly, with no interpretation until a later time. 
B)  an interpretation is made before information about behavior is recorded. 
C)  another researcher has used it. 
D)  it is included in the Manual of Personality Inventories.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT suggested as a way to deal with social desirability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phrase undesirable responses to make them seem acceptable. 
B)  Find ways for people to admit their undesirable qualities indirectly. 
C)  Include items that measure one's degree of concern for social desirability, then use it as a correction factor. 
D)  Tell participants they will not receive credit if they are found to be deceptive. 
A)  Phrase undesirable responses to make them seem acceptable. 
B)  Find ways for people to admit their undesirable qualities indirectly. 
C)  Include items that measure one's degree of concern for social desirability, then use it as a correction factor. 
D)  Tell participants they will not receive credit if they are found to be deceptive.

An operational definition is a description of some kind of physical event.

The dictionary definition of "envy" is the same as the operational definition of "envy."

Which of the following is a potential source of error in a measure?

A response set in which participants simply tend to answer "yes" to all questions is known as:

Split-half reliability refers to the:

Why is face validity regarded as a convenience by researchers?

Acquiescence is a response set in which a person is biased toward agreeing with the questions asked.

Observer ratings can involve interviews.

One problem with administering psychological measures across cultures is determining whether the psychological construct has the same meaning.

If a trained observer rates how tired a person appears after a test, that observer is making an objective rating.

Which of the following is NOT true about the empirical approach to developing measures?

A measure is high in validity when:

Observer ratings can be based on:

A measure that assesses several dimensions of personality is called a:

A measure that assesses several dimensions of personality is called an inventory

If a personality measure has discriminant validity, it does not measure characteristics it was not intended to measure.

__________validity is generally seen as the most important means of establishing construct validity.

Face validity can sometimes be detrimental to research. Give an instance/example of when this might be the case.

A scale is "objective" if:

Which of the following is NOT suggested as a way to deal with social desirability?

What Is Personality Psychology

Methods in the Study of Personality

The Trait Perspective

The Motive Perspective

Genetics, Evolution, and Personality

Biological Processes and Personality

The Psychoanalytic Perspective

Psychosocial Theories

The Learning Perspective

Self-Actualization and Self-Determination

The Cognitive Perspective

The Self-Regulation Perspective

Personality in Perspective: Overlap and Integration

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Exam 3: Issues in Personality Assessment

An operational definition is a description of some kind of physical event.

The dictionary definition of "envy" is the same as the operational definition of "envy."

Which of the following is a potential source of error in a measure?

A response set in which participants simply tend to answer "yes" to all questions is known as:

Split-half reliability refers to the:

Why is face validity regarded as a convenience by researchers?

Acquiescence is a response set in which a person is biased toward agreeing with the questions asked.

Observer ratings can involve interviews.

One problem with administering psychological measures across cultures is determining whether the psychological construct has the same meaning.

If a trained observer rates how tired a person appears after a test, that observer is making an objective rating.

Which of the following is NOT true about the empirical approach to developing measures?

A measure is high in validity when:

Observer ratings can be based on:

A measure that assesses several dimensions of personality is called a:

A measure that assesses several dimensions of personality is called an inventory

If a personality measure has discriminant validity, it does not measure characteristics it was not intended to measure.

__________validity is generally seen as the most important means of establishing construct validity.

Face validity can sometimes be detrimental to research. Give an instance/example of when this might be the case.

A scale is "objective" if:

Which of the following is NOT suggested as a way to deal with social desirability?

What Is Personality Psychology

Methods in the Study of Personality

The Trait Perspective

The Motive Perspective

Genetics, Evolution, and Personality

Biological Processes and Personality

The Psychoanalytic Perspective

Psychosocial Theories

The Learning Perspective

Self-Actualization and Self-Determination

The Cognitive Perspective

The Self-Regulation Perspective

Personality in Perspective: Overlap and Integration

Filters