Question 1

Which of the following is not a typical heading found in a psychological report:

Accepted Answer

A) ​Background Information. 
B) ​Behavioral Observation. 
C) ​Reliability and Validity Information. 
D) ​Summary. 
A) ​Background Information. 
B) ​Behavioral Observation. 
C) ​Reliability and Validity Information. 
D) ​Summary.

Question 2

​What is a psychological report? What are the components? Who writes the report and who interprets the reports for the client? What are the tips to keep in mind when evaluating the report?

Accepted Answer

A psychological report is a document tha

Question 3

Which of the following would be the most appropriate method of identifying and selecting psychometrically sound assessment instruments?

Accepted Answer

A) Using only assessments with which you have been trained during graduate school 
B) Consulting the Mental Measurements Yearbook or Tests in Print 
C) Visiting the American Psychological Association website for a review of recently published tests 
D) Consulting with your professional mentor 
A) Using only assessments with which you have been trained during graduate school 
B) Consulting the Mental Measurements Yearbook or Tests in Print 
C) Visiting the American Psychological Association website for a review of recently published tests 
D) Consulting with your professional mentor

Question 4

Using both formal and informal assessment tools:

Accepted Answer

A) is optimal because the strengths of one method complement the other and provide an in-depth analysis of the client. 
B) is not recommended because it can get too confusing for the counselor to interpret. 
C) can compromise the quality of the assessment due to subjectivity in interpretation. 
D) can be very helpful, but is often not pragmatic in most clinical situations. 
A) is optimal because the strengths of one method complement the other and provide an in-depth analysis of the client. 
B) is not recommended because it can get too confusing for the counselor to interpret. 
C) can compromise the quality of the assessment due to subjectivity in interpretation. 
D) can be very helpful, but is often not pragmatic in most clinical situations.

Question 5

​Sufficient knowledge about the specifics of an appraisal instrument can only be gained through:

Accepted Answer

A) ​graduate-level training. 
B) ​thoroughly reading a textbook about appraisal in counseling. 
C) ​thorough examination of the test manual and materials. 
D) ​practice with administering the test prior to utilizing it with a client. 
A) ​graduate-level training. 
B) ​thoroughly reading a textbook about appraisal in counseling. 
C) ​thorough examination of the test manual and materials. 
D) ​practice with administering the test prior to utilizing it with a client.

Question 6

​Those clients who receive interpretation of test results tend to have a:

Accepted Answer

A) ​better counseling outcome than those who do not receive an interpretation. 
B) ​better counseling outcome if the interpretation concerns academic issues. 
C) ​more negative outcome unless the counselor is trained in personality assessment. 
D) ​more negative outcome if the interpretation is given to a group rather than individually. 
A) ​better counseling outcome than those who do not receive an interpretation. 
B) ​better counseling outcome if the interpretation concerns academic issues. 
C) ​more negative outcome unless the counselor is trained in personality assessment. 
D) ​more negative outcome if the interpretation is given to a group rather than individually.

Question 7

​A mark of a good psychological report is it:

Accepted Answer

A) ​involves an overview of the client and a comprehensive interpretation of the assessment results. 
B) ​contains a summary of intelligence, achievement, and personality testing. 
C) ​concludes with both a DSM-IV Axis I and Axis II diagnosis. 
D) ​could be understood by someone with an eighth-grade education. 
A) ​involves an overview of the client and a comprehensive interpretation of the assessment results. 
B) ​contains a summary of intelligence, achievement, and personality testing. 
C) ​concludes with both a DSM-IV Axis I and Axis II diagnosis. 
D) ​could be understood by someone with an eighth-grade education.

Question 8

​Holistic rubrics are to analytic rubrics as ________________ is to _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) ​reliability; validity 
B) ​comprehensive performance assessment; individual-level performance assessment 
C) ​formal assessment techniques; informal assessment techniques 
D) ​authentic assessments; performance assessment 
A) ​reliability; validity 
B) ​comprehensive performance assessment; individual-level performance assessment 
C) ​formal assessment techniques; informal assessment techniques 
D) ​authentic assessments; performance assessment

Question 9

​The major responsibility of a test administrator is to:

Accepted Answer

A) ​schedule the room to be used in the testing. 
B) ​establish rapport with the test-takers. 
C) ​know the administration materials and be prepared. 
D) ​discuss the procedures with a knowledgeable colleague. 
A) ​schedule the room to be used in the testing. 
B) ​establish rapport with the test-takers. 
C) ​know the administration materials and be prepared. 
D) ​discuss the procedures with a knowledgeable colleague.

Question 10

​Authentic and performance assessments are typically associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) ​coping ability while under duress. 
B) ​personality testing. 
C) ​achievement testing. 
D) ​ability to socially interact in natural settings. 
A) ​coping ability while under duress. 
B) ​personality testing. 
C) ​achievement testing. 
D) ​ability to socially interact in natural settings.

Which of the following is not a typical heading found in a psychological report:

What is a psychological report? What are the components? Who writes the report and who interprets the reports for the client? What are the tips to keep in mind when evaluating the report?

Which of the following would be the most appropriate method of identifying and selecting psychometrically sound assessment instruments?

Using both formal and informal assessment tools:

Sufficient knowledge about the specifics of an appraisal instrument can only be gained through:

Those clients who receive interpretation of test results tend to have a:

A mark of a good psychological report is it:

Holistic rubrics are to analytic rubrics as is to _____.

The major responsibility of a test administrator is to:

Authentic and performance assessments are typically associated with:

Assessment in Counseling

Basic Assessment Principles

Reliability

Validity and Item Analysis

Ethical and Legal Issues in Assessment

Issues Related to Assessment With Diverse Populations

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

Filters

Exam 7: Selecting Administering Scoring and Communicating Assessment Results

Which of the following is not a typical heading found in a psychological report:

​What is a psychological report? What are the components? Who writes the report and who interprets the reports for the client? What are the tips to keep in mind when evaluating the report?

Which of the following would be the most appropriate method of identifying and selecting psychometrically sound assessment instruments?

Using both formal and informal assessment tools:

​Sufficient knowledge about the specifics of an appraisal instrument can only be gained through:

​Those clients who receive interpretation of test results tend to have a:

​A mark of a good psychological report is it:

​Holistic rubrics are to analytic rubrics as ________________ is to _____________________.

​The major responsibility of a test administrator is to:

​Authentic and performance assessments are typically associated with:

Assessment in Counseling

Basic Assessment Principles

Reliability

Validity and Item Analysis

Ethical and Legal Issues in Assessment

Issues Related to Assessment With Diverse Populations

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

Filters

What is a psychological report? What are the components? Who writes the report and who interprets the reports for the client? What are the tips to keep in mind when evaluating the report?

Sufficient knowledge about the specifics of an appraisal instrument can only be gained through:

Those clients who receive interpretation of test results tend to have a:

A mark of a good psychological report is it:

Holistic rubrics are to analytic rubrics as is to _____.

The major responsibility of a test administrator is to:

Authentic and performance assessments are typically associated with: