Question 1

What does the term assessment mean to you?  How is that definition similar to or different from the definition of appraisal ? ​

Accepted Answer

The term assessment, to me, means the process of evaluating or judging the quality, value, or nature of something. This can involve gathering information, analyzing data, and making a judgment or decision based on the findings.

This definition is similar to the definition of appraisal in that both involve evaluating or judging something. However, appraisal often has a more specific connotation of determining the value or worth of something, such as in the context of appraising the value of a property or an employee's performance. Assessment, on the other hand, can be a broader term that encompasses a variety of evaluation processes, including appraisals. Both terms involve making a judgment or determination about something, but appraisal may be more focused on assigning a specific value or rating.

Question 2

During the 1960s and 1970s, there was a lot of examination and evaluation of the use of tests and assessment instruments.  There was significant scrutiny over: ​

Accepted Answer

A) minimal use of assessment instruments. 
B) development of projective techniques in personality assessment. 
C) ethnic bias, fairness, and accuracy. 
D) people being assessed without their knowledge or permission. 
A) minimal use of assessment instruments. 
B) development of projective techniques in personality assessment. 
C) ethnic bias, fairness, and accuracy. 
D) people being assessed without their knowledge or permission. C

Question 3

What are two potential issues and trends while looking ahead to the future of assessment? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Having too many personality assessments available for counselors to choose from 
B) Technology and the Internet and multicultural issues 
C) Assessment instruments becoming increasingly difficult to score 
D) Increased time and difficulty to administer assessment instruments ​ 
A) Having too many personality assessments available for counselors to choose from 
B) Technology and the Internet and multicultural issues 
C) Assessment instruments becoming increasingly difficult to score 
D) Increased time and difficulty to administer assessment instruments ​ B

Question 4

In constructing his test of cognitive ability, which of these functions would not be considered important by Binet? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Judgment 
B) Reasoning 
C) Perceptual speed 
D) Comprehension 
A) Judgment 
B) Reasoning 
C) Perceptual speed 
D) Comprehension

Question 5

Nonverbal instruments have been developed primarily in an attempt to: ​

Accepted Answer

A) assess skill related to mathematics. 
B) control for the influences of language and culture. ​ 
C) measure children's pre-reading skills. ​ 
D) assess issues that individuals cannot verbalize. 
A) assess skill related to mathematics. 
B) control for the influences of language and culture. ​ 
C) measure children's pre-reading skills. ​ 
D) assess issues that individuals cannot verbalize.

Question 6

An individually-administered instrument, as compared to a group-administered instrument, has the advantage of: ​

Accepted Answer

A) being easier to administer. 
B) allowing the administrator to observe nonverbal behaviors. 
C) taking less time to administer. 
D) taking less training to administer. 
A) being easier to administer. 
B) allowing the administrator to observe nonverbal behaviors. 
C) taking less time to administer. 
D) taking less training to administer.

Question 7

The basic theory underlying projective measures is that: ​

Accepted Answer

A) the examinee's responses are projections of the individual's latent traits. 
B) they provide more accurate client information than structured personality instruments. ​ 
C) they are easier for the examinee to fake. ​ 
D) they provide counselors with a quick, informal means of assessing personality. ​ 
A) the examinee's responses are projections of the individual's latent traits. 
B) they provide more accurate client information than structured personality instruments. ​ 
C) they are easier for the examinee to fake. ​ 
D) they provide counselors with a quick, informal means of assessing personality. ​

Question 8

Psychological assessment results vary in terms of their importance and/or impact on an individual; for example, with regards to self-understanding, decision-making, future plans, diagnosis, etc.  Can you describe a situation in which the use of assessment had a negative effect on someone's life?  Can you describe a situation where the use of assessment had a positive effect on someone's life?  Should results that could have a negative effect be withheld from a client?  Why or why not? ​

Accepted Answer

One situation in which the use of assess

Question 9

If a test requires individuals to manipulate objects, then it would be considered a(n): ​

Accepted Answer

A) performance test. 
B) objective test. ​ 
C) projective technique. 
D) computational technique. 
A) performance test. 
B) objective test. ​ 
C) projective technique. 
D) computational technique.

Question 10

Assessment is an integral component to counseling that encompasses four broad steps.  The first step is assessing the client problem(s).  Which one of the following is NOT part of the remaining three steps? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Conceptualizing and defining the client problem(s) 
B) Selecting and implementing effective treatment(s)​ 
C) Utilizing as many assessment instruments as possible to determine treatment progress ​ 
D) Evaluating the counseling 
A) Conceptualizing and defining the client problem(s) 
B) Selecting and implementing effective treatment(s)​ 
C) Utilizing as many assessment instruments as possible to determine treatment progress ​ 
D) Evaluating the counseling

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT provided as a reason for counselors to be knowledgeable about assessment? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Counselors use assessment in a variety of settings (including schools, mental health facilities, and community agencies). 
B) Assessment is a distinct activity separate from the counseling process. ​ 
C) Research studies suggest that the majority of counselors interpret test/assessment information to parents and other professionals. ​ 
D) Assessment skills can help counselors to provide treatment quickly and efficiently. 
A) Counselors use assessment in a variety of settings (including schools, mental health facilities, and community agencies). 
B) Assessment is a distinct activity separate from the counseling process. ​ 
C) Research studies suggest that the majority of counselors interpret test/assessment information to parents and other professionals. ​ 
D) Assessment skills can help counselors to provide treatment quickly and efficiently.

Question 12

Technology and the Internet appear to be a current and growing trend when considering the future of counseling assessment.  What are some positive consequences and advantages that this trend could have for assessment and counselors using assessments?  On the other hand, what are some possible concerns and/or disadvantages that could arise from this trend?  In considering some of these possible concerns and disadvantages, what can counselors using assessments do to mitigate, or minimize, such possible negative effects? ​

Accepted Answer

Some positive consequences and advantage

Question 13

The _________________________ model has been suggested by Finn (2007)as more efficient means to facilitate positive changes in clients through the utilization of assessment instruments. ​

Accepted Answer

A) positive-growth 
B) information-gathering 
C) problem-focused 
D) therapeutic assessment 
A) positive-growth 
B) information-gathering 
C) problem-focused 
D) therapeutic assessment

Question 14

In considering the counseling process, assessment: ​

Accepted Answer

A) primarily plays a role in the initial stage. 
B) primarily plays a role in evaluating the counseling. 
C) is an integral part of the entire process. 
D) is best considered as a separate process. 
A) primarily plays a role in the initial stage. 
B) primarily plays a role in evaluating the counseling. 
C) is an integral part of the entire process. 
D) is best considered as a separate process.

Question 15

In categorizing instruments as either speed versus power, a power test means the: ​

Accepted Answer

A) examinee's "power" is measured by the number of items answered correctly. 
B) instruments measure the more difficult achievement areas. ​ 
C) instruments are highly rated by experts in the assessment field. 
D) items vary in difficulty, and more credit may be given for more difficult items. 
A) examinee's "power" is measured by the number of items answered correctly. 
B) instruments measure the more difficult achievement areas. ​ 
C) instruments are highly rated by experts in the assessment field. 
D) items vary in difficulty, and more credit may be given for more difficult items.

Question 16

The person credited with launching the testing movement is: ​

Accepted Answer

A) Frank Parsons. 
B) Sir Francis Galton. 
C) Binet. 
D) Thurstone. 
A) Frank Parsons. 
B) Sir Francis Galton. 
C) Binet. 
D) Thurstone.

Question 17

Projective techniques: ​

Accepted Answer

A) are structured personality tests or instruments. 
B) are aptitude tests where projections are made about the individual's future performance. 
C) involve the individual responding to relatively ambiguous stimuli. ​ 
D) require the individual to manipulate objects, such as arranging blocks in a design. ​ 
A) are structured personality tests or instruments. 
B) are aptitude tests where projections are made about the individual's future performance. 
C) involve the individual responding to relatively ambiguous stimuli. ​ 
D) require the individual to manipulate objects, such as arranging blocks in a design. ​

Question 18

What are your thoughts on the therapeutic assessment model (i.e., promote positive changes in clients through the use of assessment instruments)versus the traditional information-gathering model (i.e., collecting information to guide subsequent treatment)?  Do you think assessment can be therapeutic?  If so, what are some examples of how this can be done?  What are some concerns, or professional responsibilities, counselors should be aware of when using this approach? ​

Accepted Answer

The therapeutic assessment model and the

Question 19

An instrument that has fixed directions for the administration and scoring of the instrument is said to be: ​

Accepted Answer

A) standardized. 
B) valid. 
C) reliable. 
D) norm-referenced. 
A) standardized. 
B) valid. 
C) reliable. 
D) norm-referenced.

Question 20

Issues of cultural bias in assessment arose in the 1960s and 1970s and continue to be a focus of inquiry today. Why is it important for counselors to consider the impact of language and culture when assessing clients from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds? ​

Accepted Answer

It is important for counselors to consid

What does the term assessment mean to you? How is that definition similar to or different from the definition of appraisal ?

During the 1960s and 1970s, there was a lot of examination and evaluation of the use of tests and assessment instruments. There was significant scrutiny over:

What are two potential issues and trends while looking ahead to the future of assessment?

In constructing his test of cognitive ability, which of these functions would not be considered important by Binet?

Nonverbal instruments have been developed primarily in an attempt to:

An individually-administered instrument, as compared to a group-administered instrument, has the advantage of:

The basic theory underlying projective measures is that:

If a test requires individuals to manipulate objects, then it would be considered a(n):

Assessment is an integral component to counseling that encompasses four broad steps. The first step is assessing the client problem(s). Which one of the following is NOT part of the remaining three steps?

Which of the following is NOT provided as a reason for counselors to be knowledgeable about assessment?

The _________________________ model has been suggested by Finn (2007)as more efficient means to facilitate positive changes in clients through the utilization of assessment instruments.

In considering the counseling process, assessment:

In categorizing instruments as either speed versus power, a power test means the:

The person credited with launching the testing movement is:

Projective techniques:

An instrument that has fixed directions for the administration and scoring of the instrument is said to be:

Issues of cultural bias in assessment arose in the 1960s and 1970s and continue to be a focus of inquiry today. Why is it important for counselors to consider the impact of language and culture when assessing clients from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds?

Basic Assessment Principles

Reliability

Validity and Item Analysis

Ethical and Legal Issues in Assessment

Issues Related to Assessment With Diverse Populations

Selecting Administering Scoring and Communicating Assessment Results

Initial Assessment in Counseling

Intelligence and General Ability Testing

Assessing Achievement and Aptitude Applications for Counseling

Assessment in Career Counseling

Appraisal of Personality

Behavioral Assessment

Assessment in Marriage and Family Counseling

Diagnosis

Monitoring and Evaluating Counseling

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Exam 1: Assessment in Counseling

What does the term assessment mean to you? How is that definition similar to or different from the definition of appraisal ? ​

During the 1960s and 1970s, there was a lot of examination and evaluation of the use of tests and assessment instruments. There was significant scrutiny over: ​