Question 1

As used in your text,test can refer to:

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A)  a paper-and-pencil examination. 
B)  a task. 
C)  an interview with a client. 
D)  All of these 
A)  a paper-and-pencil examination. 
B)  a task. 
C)  an interview with a client. 
D)  All of these

Question 2

Which of the following is the best way to establish rapport with a testtaker?

Accepted Answer

A)  a few words of "small talk" on meeting 
B)  presenting the testtaker with a business card 
C)  hugging the testtaker on arrival to the facility 
D)  having a DVD of Jerry Springer Uncensored playing in the waiting area as a pre-meeting "ice-breaker" 
A)  a few words of "small talk" on meeting 
B)  presenting the testtaker with a business card 
C)  hugging the testtaker on arrival to the facility 
D)  having a DVD of Jerry Springer Uncensored playing in the waiting area as a pre-meeting "ice-breaker"

Question 3

Historically,the biggest boost to the new assessment enterprise in the United States arose from the need to identify

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A)  school children who were underachieving in Paris, Texas. 
B)  competent recruits for the military during World War I. 
C)  entrepreneurial talent for the Industrial Revolution. 
D)  apprentice workers in the building and construction industry. 
A)  school children who were underachieving in Paris, Texas. 
B)  competent recruits for the military during World War I. 
C)  entrepreneurial talent for the Industrial Revolution. 
D)  apprentice workers in the building and construction industry.

Question 4

The current edition of the Mental Measurements Yearbook contains:

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A)  sample personality tests. 
B)  sample mental ability tests. 
C)  reviews of psychological tests. 
D)  All of these 
A)  sample personality tests. 
B)  sample mental ability tests. 
C)  reviews of psychological tests. 
D)  All of these

Question 5

Applying research on cut scores to how Olympic athletes may feel about their accomplishments at the conclusion of an Olympic event,it may be assumed that

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A)  silver medalists are happier than gold medalists. 
B)  bronze medalists are happier than silver medalists. 
C)  bronze medalists are happier than gold medalists. 
D)  fifth-place finishers are the happiest of all. 
A)  silver medalists are happier than gold medalists. 
B)  bronze medalists are happier than silver medalists. 
C)  bronze medalists are happier than gold medalists. 
D)  fifth-place finishers are the happiest of all.

Question 6

Biofeedback equipment has been used in psychological measurement to assess

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A)  changes in blood level flowing to the brain. 
B)  changes in muscular tension. 
C)  changes in pancreatic secretions. 
D)  All of these 
A)  changes in blood level flowing to the brain. 
B)  changes in muscular tension. 
C)  changes in pancreatic secretions. 
D)  All of these

Question 7

As used with reference to psychological tests,the term format refers to

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A)  the arrangement of test items. 
B)  whether a test can be administered by computer. 
C)  the procedures used to obtain data. 
D)  All of these 
A)  the arrangement of test items. 
B)  whether a test can be administered by computer. 
C)  the procedures used to obtain data. 
D)  All of these

Question 8

Which typically provides the most objective evaluation of a test?

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A)  a published review of the test in a journal 
B)  the publisher's test catalogue 
C)  the Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests 
D)  a manual of use for the test itself 
A)  a published review of the test in a journal 
B)  the publisher's test catalogue 
C)  the Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests 
D)  a manual of use for the test itself

Question 9

Two tests purporting to measure personality may

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A)  contain entirely different kinds of items. 
B)  differ in terms of demands on the test-taker. 
C)  be based on entirely different definitions of "personality." 
D)  All of these 
A)  contain entirely different kinds of items. 
B)  differ in terms of demands on the test-taker. 
C)  be based on entirely different definitions of "personality." 
D)  All of these

Question 10

An advantage of using a panel interview format is that

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A)  the effects of the biases of individual interviewers are minimized. 
B)  panel interviews generally take less time to complete. 
C)  panel interviews tend to reduce the possibility of repetition of questions. 
D)  the interviewer is encouraged to evaluate the interviewee holistically. 
A)  the effects of the biases of individual interviewers are minimized. 
B)  panel interviews generally take less time to complete. 
C)  panel interviews tend to reduce the possibility of repetition of questions. 
D)  the interviewer is encouraged to evaluate the interviewee holistically.

Question 11

Detailed information regarding how a particular test was developed can typically be found in

Accepted Answer

A)  a review of the test published in a journal. 
B)  the current test catalogue distributed by the test's publisher. 
C)  the Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests. 
D)  the test manual. 
A)  a review of the test published in a journal. 
B)  the current test catalogue distributed by the test's publisher. 
C)  the Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests. 
D)  the test manual.

Question 12

A test is set into large type for a visually impaired testtaker.This is an example of

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A)  a physical environment modification. 
B)  an interpersonal environment modification. 
C)  a compromise. 
D)  an accommodation. 
A)  a physical environment modification. 
B)  an interpersonal environment modification. 
C)  a compromise. 
D)  an accommodation.

Question 13

A case study may include

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A)  data from past psychological evaluations. 
B)  family photographs and memorabilia. 
C)  records of videotape rentals. 
D)  All of these 
A)  data from past psychological evaluations. 
B)  family photographs and memorabilia. 
C)  records of videotape rentals. 
D)  All of these

Question 14

As described in your textbook,all of the following are parties to the assessment enterprise EXCEPT

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A)  society at large. 
B)  the test developer. 
C)  the test user. 
D)  consumer advocates. 
A)  society at large. 
B)  the test developer. 
C)  the test user. 
D)  consumer advocates.

Question 15

The word "ecological" in the term ecological momentary assessment is a reference to

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A)  "in the moment" evaluation. 
B)  cognitive variables observed. 
C)  behavioral variables observed. 
D)  where the evaluation takes place. 
A)  "in the moment" evaluation. 
B)  cognitive variables observed. 
C)  behavioral variables observed. 
D)  where the evaluation takes place.

Question 16

As a tool of assessment,the interview has been characterized as "a reciprocal affair." This term makes reference to the fact that

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A)  there is reciprocity between all 50 states in terms of allowing interview-related testimony into evidence. 
B)  the interviewee reacts to the interviewer, and the interviewer reacts to the interviewee. 
C)  if Interviewer A is invited to view Interviewer B's interview, then Interviewer A is socially obliged to invite Interviewer B to observe Interview A's interview. 
D)  "what is good for the goose, is good for the gander." 
A)  there is reciprocity between all 50 states in terms of allowing interview-related testimony into evidence. 
B)  the interviewee reacts to the interviewer, and the interviewer reacts to the interviewee. 
C)  if Interviewer A is invited to view Interviewer B's interview, then Interviewer A is socially obliged to invite Interviewer B to observe Interview A's interview. 
D)  "what is good for the goose, is good for the gander."

Question 17

An individual being evaluated for employment as a police officer is asked to put himself in the place of an arresting officer who has just been threatened by a suspect.This sort of evaluation is BEST described as

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral observation. 
B)  portfolio analysis. 
C)  case history. 
D)  role play. 
A)  behavioral observation. 
B)  portfolio analysis. 
C)  case history. 
D)  role play.

Question 18

A list of unpublished tests is published as a resource to the assessment community.This list is available from

Accepted Answer

A)  The Buros Institute. 
B)  Educational Testing Service. 
C)  The University of Nebraska Press. 
D)  The instructor of this course. 
A)  The Buros Institute. 
B)  Educational Testing Service. 
C)  The University of Nebraska Press. 
D)  The instructor of this course.

Question 19

An interpretive report of psychological testing contains information relevant not only to the testtaker's test scores,but recommendations for changes in the dosage of the medication that the testtaker is currently prescribed.This interpretive report is more specifically referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a medication report. 
B)  a descriptive report. 
C)  an integrative report. 
D)  an extended scoring report. 
A)  a medication report. 
B)  a descriptive report. 
C)  an integrative report. 
D)  an extended scoring report.

Question 20

In everyday practice,responsibility for appropriate test administration,scoring,and interpretation lies with:

Accepted Answer

A)  test users. 
B)  test developers. 
C)  elected representatives. 
D)  test publishers. 
A)  test users. 
B)  test developers. 
C)  elected representatives. 
D)  test publishers.

As used in your text,test can refer to:

Which of the following is the best way to establish rapport with a testtaker?

Historically,the biggest boost to the new assessment enterprise in the United States arose from the need to identify

The current edition of the Mental Measurements Yearbook contains:

Applying research on cut scores to how Olympic athletes may feel about their accomplishments at the conclusion of an Olympic event,it may be assumed that

Biofeedback equipment has been used in psychological measurement to assess

As used with reference to psychological tests,the term format refers to

Which typically provides the most objective evaluation of a test?

Two tests purporting to measure personality may

An advantage of using a panel interview format is that

Detailed information regarding how a particular test was developed can typically be found in

A test is set into large type for a visually impaired testtaker.This is an example of

A case study may include

As described in your textbook,all of the following are parties to the assessment enterprise EXCEPT

The word "ecological" in the term ecological momentary assessment is a reference to

As a tool of assessment,the interview has been characterized as "a reciprocal affair." This term makes reference to the fact that

An individual being evaluated for employment as a police officer is asked to put himself in the place of an arresting officer who has just been threatened by a suspect.This sort of evaluation is BEST described as

A list of unpublished tests is published as a resource to the assessment community.This list is available from

An interpretive report of psychological testing contains information relevant not only to the testtaker's test scores,but recommendations for changes in the dosage of the medication that the testtaker is currently prescribed.This interpretive report is more specifically referred to as:

In everyday practice,responsibility for appropriate test administration,scoring,and interpretation lies with:

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Exam 1: Psychological Testing and Assessment

As used in your text,test can refer to:

Which of the following is the best way to establish rapport with a testtaker?

Historically,the biggest boost to the new assessment enterprise in the United States arose from the need to identify

The current edition of the Mental Measurements Yearbook contains:

Applying research on cut scores to how Olympic athletes may feel about their accomplishments at the conclusion of an Olympic event,it may be assumed that

Biofeedback equipment has been used in psychological measurement to assess

As used with reference to psychological tests,the term format refers to

Which typically provides the most objective evaluation of a test?

Two tests purporting to measure personality may

An advantage of using a panel interview format is that

Detailed information regarding how a particular test was developed can typically be found in

A test is set into large type for a visually impaired testtaker.This is an example of

A case study may include

As described in your textbook,all of the following are parties to the assessment enterprise EXCEPT

The word "ecological" in the term ecological momentary assessment is a reference to

As a tool of assessment,the interview has been characterized as "a reciprocal affair." This term makes reference to the fact that

An individual being evaluated for employment as a police officer is asked to put himself in the place of an arresting officer who has just been threatened by a suspect.This sort of evaluation is BEST described as

A list of unpublished tests is published as a resource to the assessment community.This list is available from

An interpretive report of psychological testing contains information relevant not only to the testtaker's test scores,but recommendations for changes in the dosage of the medication that the testtaker is currently prescribed.This interpretive report is more specifically referred to as:

In everyday practice,responsibility for appropriate test administration,scoring,and interpretation lies with:

Historical, Cultural, and Legalethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: an Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment,Careers,and Business

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