Question 1

One potential drawback to the computerization of traditional tests is that

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A) there is a significant reduction in reliability. 
B) interpretations based on computer programs must be viewed with caution. 
C) computerized test administration is cumbersome. 
D) there is a significant decrease in validity. 
A) there is a significant reduction in reliability. 
B) interpretations based on computer programs must be viewed with caution. 
C) computerized test administration is cumbersome. 
D) there is a significant decrease in validity. B

Question 2

Cognitive-behavioral self-report techniques

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A) are not psychometrically established instruments. 
B) have higher validity than observational techniques. 
C) are no longer used. 
D) are few. 
A) are not psychometrically established instruments. 
B) have higher validity than observational techniques. 
C) are no longer used. 
D) are few. A

Question 3

Which of the following individuals can be given credit for his or her involvement in psychophysical and signal detection procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) Saccuzzo 
B) Kaplan 
C) Kelly 
D) Meichenbaum 
A) Saccuzzo 
B) Kaplan 
C) Kelly 
D) Meichenbaum A

Question 4

Which of the following is true of cognitive-behavioral self-report procedures?

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A) They are not yet well-established clinical tools. 
B) They are strongly preferred by most clinicians. 
C) They require substantial skill to administer, score, and interpret. 
D) They typically lack face validity. 
A) They are not yet well-established clinical tools. 
B) They are strongly preferred by most clinicians. 
C) They require substantial skill to administer, score, and interpret. 
D) They typically lack face validity.

Question 5

In cognitive-behavioral approaches, the primary determinant of the behavior is viewed as

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A) the individual's attitudes 
B) the situation 
C) the reinforcement history 
D) lack of learning and knowledge 
A) the individual's attitudes 
B) the situation 
C) the reinforcement history 
D) lack of learning and knowledge

Question 6

Generally, all of the problems of early structured personality tests apply to

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A) self-report techniques. 
B) Kanfer and Saslow's Functional Approach. 
C) psychophysiological assessment. 
D) psychophysical procedures. 
A) self-report techniques. 
B) Kanfer and Saslow's Functional Approach. 
C) psychophysiological assessment. 
D) psychophysical procedures.

Question 7

Who proposed the use of a self-report battery?

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A) Kanfer and Saslow 
B) McFall and Lillesand 
C) Cautela and Upper 
D) Mahoney and Ward 
A) Kanfer and Saslow 
B) McFall and Lillesand 
C) Cautela and Upper 
D) Mahoney and Ward

Question 8

Indicators such as heart rate, blood pressure, and GSR are used in ​

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A) psychophysiological procedures. 
B) cognitive functional analysis. 
C) cognitive-behavioral assessment. 
D) signal detection procedures. 
A) psychophysiological procedures. 
B) cognitive functional analysis. 
C) cognitive-behavioral assessment. 
D) signal detection procedures.

Question 9

Joey's parents went to a therapist to help them overcome Joey's fear of going to school. Before she helped them create a reward system for each time their son went to school without crying, the therapist first determined the severity and frequency of the behavior. The therapist was

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A) establishing a baseline. 
B) developing a diagnosis. 
C) establishing rapport. 
D) assessing the cause of behavior. 
A) establishing a baseline. 
B) developing a diagnosis. 
C) establishing rapport. 
D) assessing the cause of behavior.

Question 10

Which of the following researchers is associated with cognitive functional analysis?

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A) Ax 
B) Azrin 
C) Kanfer 
D) Meichenbaum 
A) Ax 
B) Azrin 
C) Kanfer 
D) Meichenbaum

Question 11

Why are self-report methods often preferred to observer methods?

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A) The mere presence of an observer can influence the occurrence of the target behaviors. 
B) Self-report measures allow the individual to feel more in control of the situation. 
C) The mere act of self-report typically induces the desired changes. 
D) Insurance companies will not pay for observer ratings. 
A) The mere presence of an observer can influence the occurrence of the target behaviors. 
B) Self-report measures allow the individual to feel more in control of the situation. 
C) The mere act of self-report typically induces the desired changes. 
D) Insurance companies will not pay for observer ratings.

Question 12

Internet administration of psychological tests is generally

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A) adequate. 
B) not recommended. 
C) better than other methods. 
D) worse than paper and pencil tests. 
A) adequate. 
B) not recommended. 
C) better than other methods. 
D) worse than paper and pencil tests.

Question 13

In comparison to the Irrational Beliefs Test (IBT), the Irrational Beliefs Inventory (IBI) ​

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A) is much longer and more complex. 
B) focuses on cognitions rather than negative affect. 
C) lacks consistent psychometric properties across cultures. 
D) is less useful in clinical settings. 
A) is much longer and more complex. 
B) focuses on cognitions rather than negative affect. 
C) lacks consistent psychometric properties across cultures. 
D) is less useful in clinical settings.

Question 14

Explain how operant conditioning is applied in cognitive-behavioral interventions.

Accepted Answer

Operant conditioning is a psychological

Question 15

Which of the following problems are inappropriate for operant techniques?

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A) eating problems 
B) studying problems 
C) losing weight 
D) general dissatisfaction with life 
A) eating problems 
B) studying problems 
C) losing weight 
D) general dissatisfaction with life

Question 16

The evaluation of the frequency, intensity, and duration of a behavior is known as

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A) behavioral assessment. 
B) establishing a baseline. 
C) a critical response. 
D) operant conditioning. 
A) behavioral assessment. 
B) establishing a baseline. 
C) a critical response. 
D) operant conditioning.

Question 17

Describe the differences between cognitive-behavioral assessment procedures and the medical model of assessment.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral assessment procedur

Question 18

Researchers are able to compensate for differences in the testing environment of subjects who respond via the Internet by

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A) publishing clearly stated instructions on the web site. 
B) eliminating outliers. 
C) the sheer increase of the sample size generated on the web. 
D) by limiting access to their web page to pre-qualified participants. 
A) publishing clearly stated instructions on the web site. 
B) eliminating outliers. 
C) the sheer increase of the sample size generated on the web. 
D) by limiting access to their web page to pre-qualified participants.

Question 19

Which type of therapy is based on principles of learning?

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A) cognitive 
B) client-centered 
C) behavior modification 
D) personality 
A) cognitive 
B) client-centered 
C) behavior modification 
D) personality

Question 20

In general, the results of computerized testing are ____ when compared to paper and pencil testing.

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A) lower 
B) lower for adults, but not for children 
C) less accurate 
D) about the same 
A) lower 
B) lower for adults, but not for children 
C) less accurate 
D) about the same

Exam 15: Computers and Basic Psychological Science in Testing

One potential drawback to the computerization of traditional tests is that

Cognitive-behavioral self-report techniques

Which of the following individuals can be given credit for his or her involvement in psychophysical and signal detection procedures?

Which of the following is true of cognitive-behavioral self-report procedures?

In cognitive-behavioral approaches, the primary determinant of the behavior is viewed as

Generally, all of the problems of early structured personality tests apply to

Who proposed the use of a self-report battery?

Indicators such as heart rate, blood pressure, and GSR are used in ​

Joey's parents went to a therapist to help them overcome Joey's fear of going to school. Before she helped them create a reward system for each time their son went to school without crying, the therapist first determined the severity and frequency of the behavior. The therapist was

Which of the following researchers is associated with cognitive functional analysis?

Why are self-report methods often preferred to observer methods?

Internet administration of psychological tests is generally

In comparison to the Irrational Beliefs Test (IBT), the Irrational Beliefs Inventory (IBI) ​

Explain how operant conditioning is applied in cognitive-behavioral interventions.

Which of the following problems are inappropriate for operant techniques?

The evaluation of the frequency, intensity, and duration of a behavior is known as

Describe the differences between cognitive-behavioral assessment procedures and the medical model of assessment.

Researchers are able to compensate for differences in the testing environment of subjects who respond via the Internet by

Which type of therapy is based on principles of learning?

In general, the results of computerized testing are ____ when compared to paper and pencil testing.

Introduction

Norms and Basic Statistics for Testing

Correlation and Regression

Reliability

Validity

Writing and Evaluating Test Items

Test Administration

Interviewing Techniques

Theories of Intelligence and the Binet Scales

The Wechsler Intelligence Scales: Wais-Iv, Wisc-Iv, and Wppsi-III

Testing in Education: Tests of Ability in Education and Special Education

Standardized Tests in Education, Civil Service, and the Military

Applications in Clinical and Counseling Settings

Projective Personality Tests

Testing in Counseling Psychology

Testing in Health Psychology and Health Care

Testing in Industrial and Business Settings

Test Bias

Testing and the Law

The Future of Psychological Testing

Filters

Indicators such as heart rate, blood pressure, and GSR are used in

In comparison to the Irrational Beliefs Test (IBT), the Irrational Beliefs Inventory (IBI)