Exam 2: Why Is Psychological Testing Important

Ranking a minority test taker higher than a White test taker with the same test score is an example of ______.

A minority test taker who scored the same as a White test taker could rank higher than the White test taker when which approach to norming are used?

When Alan received his score on an interest inventory, he used the test result to finalize his decision to become a chef. What type of decision did Alan make?

Human resource professionals and industrial organizational psychologists use psychological tests in ______.

Which one of the following test required test takers to follow directions and perform a series of ballet movements that were confusing and distracting?

What was one reason the Educational Testing Service gave for the decline in SAT scores of graduating high school seniors during the 1960s and 1970s?

Why is psychological testing important?

Many psychologists were outraged about using race norming, claiming the process was ______.

Explain the difference between comparative decisions and absolute decisions. Provide examples not already referenced in the chapter that relate to psychological testing.

What practice is being used if a test user administers the same test to every test taker but scores the test differently according to the race of the test taker?

What type of test do critics believe are discriminating against minorities?

According to the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, integrity tests claim to measure individual's attitude toward ______.

Which one of the following is FALSE about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery?

Which one of the following is TRUE about the American Psychological Association's position on high-stakes testing in education?

After 2 years of research, what did a task force the American Psychological Association appointed conclude about integrity tests?

Explain why psychological testing is important and the types of decisions made using psychological tests. Provide two examples of each type of decision.

According to the American Psychological Association, officials can ensure meaningful assessment by doing ______ things to ensure they are using tests properly.

What test did the U.S. Employment Service develop in the 1940s to assist with job referrals and career counseling?

Which one of the following statements about why many individuals oppose integrity tests is FALSE?

Explain the activities leading up to the current controversy over high-stakes testing in education.