Question 1

The Symptom Checklist-90-Revised is the most widely used general measure of

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A)  depression. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  behaviour problems. 
D)  general psychological distress. 
A)  depression. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  behaviour problems. 
D)  general psychological distress.

Question 2

Which approach to test construction involves developing items specifically to tap the construct being assessed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Item approach 
B)  Content approach 
C)  Empirical criterion-keying approach 
D)  Construct approach 
A)  Item approach 
B)  Content approach 
C)  Empirical criterion-keying approach 
D)  Construct approach

Question 3

Research indicates that when examiners use Exner's Comprehensive System (CS)for administering and scoring the Rorschach test that

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A)  administration errors are still easy to make, and can impact examinees' responses. 
B)  administration errors much less common when using this system for administering and scoring the test. 
C)  the norms for the test underestimate rates of pathology within the nonpatient population. 
D)  the Rorschach is an appropriate tool to use with children and adolescents, yielding valid results. 
A)  administration errors are still easy to make, and can impact examinees' responses. 
B)  administration errors much less common when using this system for administering and scoring the test. 
C)  the norms for the test underestimate rates of pathology within the nonpatient population. 
D)  the Rorschach is an appropriate tool to use with children and adolescents, yielding valid results.

Question 4

Provide a brief description of the Rorschach Inkblot Test and list two potential negative aspects of the test.

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Suggested answer:
a.The Rorschach inkblo

Question 5

In translating and adapting a test for use in a second language,back translation refers to:

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A)  Translation of the items into the second language, then translation back into the first language by a differed translator and comparison of the two versions. 
B)  conducting pilot testing of the translated measure to ensure it is comprehensible. 
C)  re-standardizing scores on the measure using norms specific to the translated measure. 
D)  establishing construct validity between the two version to determine whether the instruments measure the same psychological qualities in both languages. 
A)  Translation of the items into the second language, then translation back into the first language by a differed translator and comparison of the two versions. 
B)  conducting pilot testing of the translated measure to ensure it is comprehensible. 
C)  re-standardizing scores on the measure using norms specific to the translated measure. 
D)  establishing construct validity between the two version to determine whether the instruments measure the same psychological qualities in both languages.

Question 6

Research indicates that the Rorschach Inkblot test is likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  underpathologize patients. 
B)  overpathologize patients. 
C)  be very accurate at detecting mood and anxiety problems. 
D)  be valid for use with children and youth. 
A)  underpathologize patients. 
B)  overpathologize patients. 
C)  be very accurate at detecting mood and anxiety problems. 
D)  be valid for use with children and youth.

Question 7

Explain the three main types of self-presentation biases that validity scales of the major personality inventories attempt to investigate.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer:
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Question 8

A self-report checklist designed to evaluate recent (in the past two weeks)symptoms of depression in children is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Beck Depression Inventory-II 
B)  Children's Depression Inventory 2 
C)  Outcome Questionnaire 
D)  Symptom Checklist-90-Revised 
A)  Beck Depression Inventory-II 
B)  Children's Depression Inventory 2 
C)  Outcome Questionnaire 
D)  Symptom Checklist-90-Revised

Question 9

Walter Mischel's (1968)literature review of research into the link between personality traits and actual behaviour found

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A)  a strong correlation. 
B)  a modest correlation. 
C)  an inverse correlation. 
D)  a correlation that was moderated by age. 
A)  a strong correlation. 
B)  a modest correlation. 
C)  an inverse correlation. 
D)  a correlation that was moderated by age.

Question 10

Research comparing the susceptibility of projective tests and self-reports of personality to faking responses

Accepted Answer

A)  is inconclusive. 
B)  indicates that projective tests are consistently more easily faked than are self-report measures. 
C)  indicates that self-report measures are consistently more easily faked than are projective tests. 
D)  suggests that the ambiguous nature of projective tests makes it difficult for clients to exaggerate or minimize psychological problems. 
A)  is inconclusive. 
B)  indicates that projective tests are consistently more easily faked than are self-report measures. 
C)  indicates that self-report measures are consistently more easily faked than are projective tests. 
D)  suggests that the ambiguous nature of projective tests makes it difficult for clients to exaggerate or minimize psychological problems.

Question 11

A self-report measure,derived from descriptive characteristics of an experience or an event rather than from personality theories in which the person is asked to rate the frequency,intensity,or duration or particular behaviours or experiences is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviour checklist. 
B)  projective test. 
C)  intelligence test. 
D)  objective personality test. 
A)  behaviour checklist. 
B)  projective test. 
C)  intelligence test. 
D)  objective personality test.

Question 12

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II)

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A)  does not provide sufficient detail to determine whether a person meets criteria for diagnosis of a mood disorder. 
B)  provides sufficient detail to determine whether a person meets the diagnostic criteria for a mood disorder. 
C)  does not have strong psychometric properties. 
D)  is unlikely to be an accurate tool for monitoring treatment, as scores remain constant across repeated administrations. 
A)  does not provide sufficient detail to determine whether a person meets criteria for diagnosis of a mood disorder. 
B)  provides sufficient detail to determine whether a person meets the diagnostic criteria for a mood disorder. 
C)  does not have strong psychometric properties. 
D)  is unlikely to be an accurate tool for monitoring treatment, as scores remain constant across repeated administrations.

Question 13

Most personality inventories include validity scales to

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure that that the inventory is testing the construct it was designed to test. 
B)  ensure that the inventory is internally consistent. 
C)  ensure that the inventory is psychometrically sound. 
D)  detect whether a person is purposely presenting themselves in a positive or negative way. 
A)  ensure that that the inventory is testing the construct it was designed to test. 
B)  ensure that the inventory is internally consistent. 
C)  ensure that the inventory is psychometrically sound. 
D)  detect whether a person is purposely presenting themselves in a positive or negative way.

Question 14

___________ are comprised of drawings or responses to ambiguous stimuli,and are based on the assumption that responses reveal information about ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Behaviour checklists; the frequency, intensity, or duration of behaviours 
B)  Behaviour checklists; personality structure 
C)  Projective tests; personality structure 
D)  Projective tests; the frequency, intensity, or duration of behaviours 
A)  Behaviour checklists; the frequency, intensity, or duration of behaviours 
B)  Behaviour checklists; personality structure 
C)  Projective tests; personality structure 
D)  Projective tests; the frequency, intensity, or duration of behaviours

Question 15

Which approach to test construction involves retaining items that discriminate between two clearly defined groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Item approach 
B)  Content approach 
C)  Empirical criterion-keying approach 
D)  Construct approach 
A)  Item approach 
B)  Content approach 
C)  Empirical criterion-keying approach 
D)  Construct approach

The Symptom Checklist-90-Revised is the most widely used general measure of

Which approach to test construction involves developing items specifically to tap the construct being assessed?

Research indicates that when examiners use Exner's Comprehensive System (CS)for administering and scoring the Rorschach test that

Provide a brief description of the Rorschach Inkblot Test and list two potential negative aspects of the test.

In translating and adapting a test for use in a second language,back translation refers to:

Research indicates that the Rorschach Inkblot test is likely to

Explain the three main types of self-presentation biases that validity scales of the major personality inventories attempt to investigate.

A self-report checklist designed to evaluate recent (in the past two weeks)symptoms of depression in children is the:

Walter Mischel's (1968)literature review of research into the link between personality traits and actual behaviour found

Research comparing the susceptibility of projective tests and self-reports of personality to faking responses

A self-report measure,derived from descriptive characteristics of an experience or an event rather than from personality theories in which the person is asked to rate the frequency,intensity,or duration or particular behaviours or experiences is known as a(n)

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II)

Most personality inventories include validity scales to

_ are comprised of drawings or responses to ambiguous stimuli,and are based on the assumption that responses reveal information about __.

Which approach to test construction involves retaining items that discriminate between two clearly defined groups?

The Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Contemporary Clinical Psychology

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Assessment: Overview

Assessment: Interviewing and Observation

Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures

Assessment Integration and Clinical Decision-Making

Prevention

Intervention: Overview

Intervention: Adults and Couples

Intervention: Children and Adolescents

Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change

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Exam 8: Assessment: Self-Report and Projective Measures

The Symptom Checklist-90-Revised is the most widely used general measure of

Which approach to test construction involves developing items specifically to tap the construct being assessed?

Research indicates that when examiners use Exner's Comprehensive System (CS)for administering and scoring the Rorschach test that

Provide a brief description of the Rorschach Inkblot Test and list two potential negative aspects of the test.

In translating and adapting a test for use in a second language,back translation refers to:

Research indicates that the Rorschach Inkblot test is likely to

Explain the three main types of self-presentation biases that validity scales of the major personality inventories attempt to investigate.

A self-report checklist designed to evaluate recent (in the past two weeks)symptoms of depression in children is the:

Walter Mischel's (1968)literature review of research into the link between personality traits and actual behaviour found

Research comparing the susceptibility of projective tests and self-reports of personality to faking responses

A self-report measure,derived from descriptive characteristics of an experience or an event rather than from personality theories in which the person is asked to rate the frequency,intensity,or duration or particular behaviours or experiences is known as a(n)

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II)

Most personality inventories include validity scales to

___________ are comprised of drawings or responses to ambiguous stimuli,and are based on the assumption that responses reveal information about ____________.

Which approach to test construction involves retaining items that discriminate between two clearly defined groups?

The Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Contemporary Clinical Psychology

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Assessment: Overview

Assessment: Interviewing and Observation

Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures

Assessment Integration and Clinical Decision-Making

Prevention

Intervention: Overview

Intervention: Adults and Couples

Intervention: Children and Adolescents

Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change

Health Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, and Forensic Psychology

Filters

_ are comprised of drawings or responses to ambiguous stimuli,and are based on the assumption that responses reveal information about __.