Question 1

The DSM-IV-TR is a valuable tool for helping clients explore and clarify their problems with a counselor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A chief advantage of qualitative measures over quantitative measures is

Accepted Answer

A)  They are easier to administer. 
B)  They offer a more active role for clients in counseling. 
C)  They are easier to interpret. 
D)  They reduce the degree of counselor involvement. 
A)  They are easier to administer. 
B)  They offer a more active role for clients in counseling. 
C)  They are easier to interpret. 
D)  They reduce the degree of counselor involvement. B

Question 3

What are the chief characteristics of an effective standardized test?

Accepted Answer

An effective standardized test has several key characteristics.

1. Validity: The test should measure what it is intended to measure. For example, a math test should accurately assess a student's math skills and not their reading ability.

2. Reliability: The test results should be consistent. If a student were to take the same test multiple times, their scores should be roughly the same each time, assuming no new learning has taken place.

3. Fairness: The test should not be biased towards any particular group. It should be equally challenging for all test-takers, regardless of their background, race, gender, or socioeconomic status.

4. Practicality: The test should be easy to administer and score. It should not require excessive time or resources to implement.

5. Standardization: The test should be administered and scored in a consistent manner. This means that all test-takers should receive the same instructions, have the same amount of time to complete the test, and have their responses scored in the same way.

6. Diagnostic: An effective standardized test should provide detailed feedback about a student's strengths and weaknesses. This can help educators tailor their instruction to meet the needs of individual students.

7. Comprehensive: The test should cover a wide range of skills and knowledge within the subject area it is designed to assess.

8. Objective: The scoring of the test should be objective, meaning it is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

9. Predictive: An effective standardized test should be able to predict a student's future performance in the area being tested.

10. Transparent: The test's purpose, format, and scoring methods should be clear to both the test-takers and the educators.

Question 4

Leading counselor researchers on assessment recommend that counselors should use more qualitative assessment tools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Goldman:

Accepted Answer

A)  Most counselors should use more quantitative methods of assessment. 
B)  Counselors should avoid use of any of testing in counseling. 
C)  Counselors are well trained in assessment. 
D)  Most counselors should use qualitative measures of assessment. 
A)  Most counselors should use more quantitative methods of assessment. 
B)  Counselors should avoid use of any of testing in counseling. 
C)  Counselors are well trained in assessment. 
D)  Most counselors should use qualitative measures of assessment.

Question 6

The counselor's interpretation of standardized tests is most effective when combined with client input about the results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The type of assessment used in intake interviewing is similar to that used in diagnostic evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Counselors assess clients during the counseling process primarily through the use of interviewing skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The need for counselors to develop assessment skills and to use tests has decreased in the past decade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Another name for content validity of a test is face validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Counselors generally are increasing their use of both standardized and non-standardized measures. 
B)  More counselors are expected to assess individuals in intake interviews. 
C)  With the increase in managed care, fewer counselors are making client diagnosis. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Counselors generally are increasing their use of both standardized and non-standardized measures. 
B)  More counselors are expected to assess individuals in intake interviews. 
C)  With the increase in managed care, fewer counselors are making client diagnosis. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 12

The major use of standardized tests in counseling is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Make predictions about client's behavior. 
B)  Help clients set realistic goals 
C)  Help clients in exploring and clarifying their problem. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Make predictions about client's behavior. 
B)  Help clients set realistic goals 
C)  Help clients in exploring and clarifying their problem. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 13

Compare a clinical and an actuarial (statistical) approach to interpreting tests.

Accepted Answer

A clinical approach to interpreting test

Question 14

The terms assessment and testing are not synonyms - testing is only one form of assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The primary difference between assessment in counseling and assessment in diagnostic evaluation for agencies is

Accepted Answer

A)  No interview is used in diagnostic evaluation. 
B)  Results are confidential in counseling and not confidential in diagnostic evaluations. 
C)  The type of assessment tools used in the evaluation. 
D)  The degree and severity of the individual problem. 
A)  No interview is used in diagnostic evaluation. 
B)  Results are confidential in counseling and not confidential in diagnostic evaluations. 
C)  The type of assessment tools used in the evaluation. 
D)  The degree and severity of the individual problem.

Question 16

Standardized tests were originally developed

Accepted Answer

A)  To help counselors in vocational counseling. 
B)  To diagnose learning problems of children. 
C)  For selection and screening of army personnel. 
D)  For vocational and educational placement. 
A)  To help counselors in vocational counseling. 
B)  To diagnose learning problems of children. 
C)  For selection and screening of army personnel. 
D)  For vocational and educational placement.

Question 17

Which group of counselors tends to use more structured interviews in assessing client behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humanists 
B)  Psychodynamic practitioners 
C)  Behaviorists and cognitive behaviorists 
D)  They are about equal. 
A)  Humanists 
B)  Psychodynamic practitioners 
C)  Behaviorists and cognitive behaviorists 
D)  They are about equal.

Question 18

The primary method of assessment used by counselors in the counseling process is the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  Standardized tests 
B)  Interviewing skills 
C)  Non-standardized tests 
D)  Observation 
A)  Standardized tests 
B)  Interviewing skills 
C)  Non-standardized tests 
D)  Observation

Question 19

Constructivists and social constructionists advocate allowing their alternative diagnostic models as options to the DSM-IV-TR. Describe their alternative approaches and explain why they believe their diagnostic measures could be more effective.

Accepted Answer

Constructivists and social constructioni

Question 20

Describe the counselor role in assessment during intake interviewing, during counseling, for crisis intervention, and for diagnostic evaluations.

Accepted Answer

The counselor plays a crucial role in as

The DSM-IV-TR is a valuable tool for helping clients explore and clarify their problems with a counselor.

A chief advantage of qualitative measures over quantitative measures is

What are the chief characteristics of an effective standardized test?

Leading counselor researchers on assessment recommend that counselors should use more qualitative assessment tools.

According to Goldman:

The counselor's interpretation of standardized tests is most effective when combined with client input about the results.

The type of assessment used in intake interviewing is similar to that used in diagnostic evaluation.

Counselors assess clients during the counseling process primarily through the use of interviewing skills.

The need for counselors to develop assessment skills and to use tests has decreased in the past decade.

Another name for content validity of a test is face validity.

Which of the following is not true?

The major use of standardized tests in counseling is to

Compare a clinical and an actuarial (statistical) approach to interpreting tests.

The terms assessment and testing are not synonyms - testing is only one form of assessment.

The primary difference between assessment in counseling and assessment in diagnostic evaluation for agencies is

Standardized tests were originally developed

Which group of counselors tends to use more structured interviews in assessing client behavior?

The primary method of assessment used by counselors in the counseling process is the use of

Constructivists and social constructionists advocate allowing their alternative diagnostic models as options to the DSM-IV-TR. Describe their alternative approaches and explain why they believe their diagnostic measures could be more effective.

Describe the counselor role in assessment during intake interviewing, during counseling, for crisis intervention, and for diagnostic evaluations.

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Exam 7: Assessment, Testing, and Diagnosis

The DSM-IV-TR is a valuable tool for helping clients explore and clarify their problems with a counselor.

A chief advantage of qualitative measures over quantitative measures is

What are the chief characteristics of an effective standardized test?

Leading counselor researchers on assessment recommend that counselors should use more qualitative assessment tools.

According to Goldman:

The counselor's interpretation of standardized tests is most effective when combined with client input about the results.

The type of assessment used in intake interviewing is similar to that used in diagnostic evaluation.

Counselors assess clients during the counseling process primarily through the use of interviewing skills.

The need for counselors to develop assessment skills and to use tests has decreased in the past decade.

Another name for content validity of a test is face validity.

Which of the following is not true?

The major use of standardized tests in counseling is to

Compare a clinical and an actuarial (statistical) approach to interpreting tests.

The terms assessment and testing are not synonyms - testing is only one form of assessment.

The primary difference between assessment in counseling and assessment in diagnostic evaluation for agencies is

Standardized tests were originally developed

Which group of counselors tends to use more structured interviews in assessing client behavior?

The primary method of assessment used by counselors in the counseling process is the use of

Constructivists and social constructionists advocate allowing their alternative diagnostic models as options to the DSM-IV-TR. Describe their alternative approaches and explain why they believe their diagnostic measures could be more effective.

Describe the counselor role in assessment during intake interviewing, during counseling, for crisis intervention, and for diagnostic evaluations.

The Profession of Counseling: History and Trends

Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues

The Effective Counselor

Counseling in a Multicultural World

Human Development Theories

Counseling Theories and Techniques

Individual Counseling

Group Counseling

Consultation

Marriage and Family Counseling

Career Counseling

Substance Abuse Counseling

Counseling Older Adults

Counseling Programs in Schools

Counseling Programs in Colleges and Universities

Mental Health and Community Counseling

Filters