Question 1

Of the following parties to the assessment enterprise,which group would be LEAST likely to have read the Standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  test developers 
B)  test users 
C)  testtakers 
D)  test publishers 
A)  test developers 
B)  test users 
C)  testtakers 
D)  test publishers

Question 2

A student taking a course entitled "Ancient History" is administered a history test.Years later,data from this test is reviewed by assessment professionals who are preparing a case study on the testtaker.In that case study,the "Ancient History" test would be BEST referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  "a school ability test." 
B)  "a school aptitude test." 
C)  "a school achievement test." 
D)  "ancient history." 
A)  "a school ability test." 
B)  "a school aptitude test." 
C)  "a school achievement test." 
D)  "ancient history."

Question 3

The Adjustable Light Beam Apparatus (ALBA)

Accepted Answer

A)  is used to adjust illumination levels in light research. 
B)  was originally created by Jessica Alba and marketed as an Honest brand make-up light. 
C)  is used to measure body-image distortion. 
D)  is used to transform "night owls" into "morning people." 
A)  is used to adjust illumination levels in light research. 
B)  was originally created by Jessica Alba and marketed as an Honest brand make-up light. 
C)  is used to measure body-image distortion. 
D)  is used to transform "night owls" into "morning people."

Question 4

A psychological interview requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  a face-to-face talk. 
B)  direct, reciprocal communication. 
C)  the assessment of nonverbal behavior. 
D)  meaningful eye contact. 
A)  a face-to-face talk. 
B)  direct, reciprocal communication. 
C)  the assessment of nonverbal behavior. 
D)  meaningful eye contact.

Question 5

As compared to one-on-one and face-to-face assessments,a disadvantage of CAPA is that it typically deprives the assessor of the opportunity to

Accepted Answer

A)  make certain that test forms are kept secure. 
B)  observe the testtaker's test-taking behavior. 
C)  conduct a post-test interview with the testtaker. 
D)  tailor the test's content to the responses. 
A)  make certain that test forms are kept secure. 
B)  observe the testtaker's test-taking behavior. 
C)  conduct a post-test interview with the testtaker. 
D)  tailor the test's content to the responses.

Question 6

As used by your textbook authors,the term psychological assessment applies to

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical settings only. 
B)  self-administered tests only. 
C)  employment, clinical, and educational settings only. 
D)  the use of tests and other tools of evaluation. 
A)  clinical settings only. 
B)  self-administered tests only. 
C)  employment, clinical, and educational settings only. 
D)  the use of tests and other tools of evaluation.

Question 7

According to the text,what makes a smartphone "smart"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is smart because of its flexibility and adaptability. 
B)  It is smart because of its inference-making capacity. 
C)  It is smart because it can detect changes in mood. 
D)  It is smart because it has a computational capacity. 
A)  It is smart because of its flexibility and adaptability. 
B)  It is smart because of its inference-making capacity. 
C)  It is smart because it can detect changes in mood. 
D)  It is smart because it has a computational capacity.

Question 8

Based on the discussion in your textbook,which Who? question with regard to the assessment enterprise is LEAST controversial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Who is a test user? 
B)  Who is a testtaker? 
C)  Who should be allowed in the room during an assessment? 
D)  Who should be on a gluten-free diet in a taste-test study? 
A)  Who is a test user? 
B)  Who is a testtaker? 
C)  Who should be allowed in the room during an assessment? 
D)  Who should be on a gluten-free diet in a taste-test study?

Question 9

When a third-party observer is present while a psychological assessment is being conducted,it is good practice to:

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A)  acquaint the observer with all of the test administration materials. 
B)  include in the assessment report mention of the third party observer. 
C)  ask the assessee to respond as if the observer is not really there. 
D)  arrange a catered, vegetarian luncheon for the observer. 
A)  acquaint the observer with all of the test administration materials. 
B)  include in the assessment report mention of the third party observer. 
C)  ask the assessee to respond as if the observer is not really there. 
D)  arrange a catered, vegetarian luncheon for the observer.

Question 10

Psychometrics may BEST be defined as

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A)  the science of test development. 
B)  the science of psychological measurement. 
C)  the study and use of correlational techniques. 
D)  the study of psychic phenomena. 
A)  the science of test development. 
B)  the science of psychological measurement. 
C)  the study and use of correlational techniques. 
D)  the study of psychic phenomena.

Question 11

Testtakers differ in their approach to an assessment situation with regard to the extent that they

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A)  have received prior coaching. 
B)  view themselves as competent or incompetent. 
C)  experience stress and discomfort. 
D)  All of these 
A)  have received prior coaching. 
B)  view themselves as competent or incompetent. 
C)  experience stress and discomfort. 
D)  All of these

Question 12

The term psychometrics

Accepted Answer

A)  was derived from the Latin for "to confuse and befuddle." 
B)  is used to refer collectively to test catalogues, manuals, and reports. 
C)  may be defined as the science of psychological measurement. 
D)  All of these 
A)  was derived from the Latin for "to confuse and befuddle." 
B)  is used to refer collectively to test catalogues, manuals, and reports. 
C)  may be defined as the science of psychological measurement. 
D)  All of these

Question 13

The ABAP Diplomate is conferred to recognize

Accepted Answer

A)  expertise in the field of psychological testing and assessment. 
B)  the development of tests that further the cause of world peace. 
C)  nongovernmental, naturalistic observation that is eco-friendly. 
D)  singular psychometric contributions to psychological science. 
A)  expertise in the field of psychological testing and assessment. 
B)  the development of tests that further the cause of world peace. 
C)  nongovernmental, naturalistic observation that is eco-friendly. 
D)  singular psychometric contributions to psychological science.

Question 14

Groupthink is best defined as the tendency to

Accepted Answer

A)  favor members of one's own group over that of members of another group. 
B)  let others make decisions for the dominant person when in groups. 
C)  think of groups as possessing a personality, much like that of an individual. 
D)  make poor decisions when in collective decision-making situations. 
A)  favor members of one's own group over that of members of another group. 
B)  let others make decisions for the dominant person when in groups. 
C)  think of groups as possessing a personality, much like that of an individual. 
D)  make poor decisions when in collective decision-making situations.

Question 15

By federal law,which of the following types of tests may NOT be used in schools?

Accepted Answer

A)  tests of intelligence 
B)  tests of achievement 
C)  minimal competency examinations 
D)  All of these may be used in schools. 
A)  tests of intelligence 
B)  tests of achievement 
C)  minimal competency examinations 
D)  All of these may be used in schools.

Question 16

Dynamic assessment

Accepted Answer

A)  is used to describe the unconscious mechanisms that affect consumer spending. 
B)  can provide information about an assessee's ability to profit from intervention. 
C)  requires the presence of a third-party witness during the evaluation. 
D)  can be used as an alternative to dream analysis with patients who report no dreams. 
A)  is used to describe the unconscious mechanisms that affect consumer spending. 
B)  can provide information about an assessee's ability to profit from intervention. 
C)  requires the presence of a third-party witness during the evaluation. 
D)  can be used as an alternative to dream analysis with patients who report no dreams.

Question 17

Your textbook lists several means by which motivational interviewing is conducted.Which is not one of those ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  telephone 
B)  internet chat 
C)  text-messaging 
D)  Facebook 
A)  telephone 
B)  internet chat 
C)  text-messaging 
D)  Facebook

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of role play used to assess the social skills of an elementary school student?

Accepted Answer

A)  observing a student on the playground interacting with peers 
B)  observing a student, in response to the group therapist's request, asking another group member to join a simulated game 
C)  observing a student in the classroom, in response to a teacher's question, responding to the question in a joking manner 
D)  observing a student in the playground hustling other students out of their lunch money by hosting a 3-card-monte game 
A)  observing a student on the playground interacting with peers 
B)  observing a student, in response to the group therapist's request, asking another group member to join a simulated game 
C)  observing a student in the classroom, in response to a teacher's question, responding to the question in a joking manner 
D)  observing a student in the playground hustling other students out of their lunch money by hosting a 3-card-monte game

Question 19

Engineering psychologists use psychological tests as an aid in the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  designing products that can be used with optimal safety and efficiency. 
B)  predicting public receptivity to new products and services. 
C)  selecting the most qualified employees for positions. 
D)  All of these 
A)  designing products that can be used with optimal safety and efficiency. 
B)  predicting public receptivity to new products and services. 
C)  selecting the most qualified employees for positions. 
D)  All of these

Question 20

A psychologist is preparing a journal article which reviews the high school progress of a student first referred for evaluation in middle school.This article could BEST be characterized as a

Accepted Answer

A)  portfolio evaluation. 
B)  case study. 
C)  behavioral observation study. 
D)  psychometric review. 
A)  portfolio evaluation. 
B)  case study. 
C)  behavioral observation study. 
D)  psychometric review.

Of the following parties to the assessment enterprise,which group would be LEAST likely to have read the Standards?

A student taking a course entitled "Ancient History" is administered a history test.Years later,data from this test is reviewed by assessment professionals who are preparing a case study on the testtaker.In that case study,the "Ancient History" test would be BEST referred to as

The Adjustable Light Beam Apparatus (ALBA)

A psychological interview requires:

As compared to one-on-one and face-to-face assessments,a disadvantage of CAPA is that it typically deprives the assessor of the opportunity to

As used by your textbook authors,the term psychological assessment applies to

According to the text,what makes a smartphone "smart"?

Based on the discussion in your textbook,which Who? question with regard to the assessment enterprise is LEAST controversial?

When a third-party observer is present while a psychological assessment is being conducted,it is good practice to:

Psychometrics may BEST be defined as

Testtakers differ in their approach to an assessment situation with regard to the extent that they

The term psychometrics

The ABAP Diplomate is conferred to recognize

Groupthink is best defined as the tendency to

By federal law,which of the following types of tests may NOT be used in schools?

Dynamic assessment

Your textbook lists several means by which motivational interviewing is conducted.Which is not one of those ways?

Which of the following is an example of role play used to assess the social skills of an elementary school student?

Engineering psychologists use psychological tests as an aid in the process of

A psychologist is preparing a journal article which reviews the high school progress of a student first referred for evaluation in middle school.This article could BEST be characterized as a

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Exam 1: Psychological Testing and Assessment

Of the following parties to the assessment enterprise,which group would be LEAST likely to have read the Standards?

A student taking a course entitled "Ancient History" is administered a history test.Years later,data from this test is reviewed by assessment professionals who are preparing a case study on the testtaker.In that case study,the "Ancient History" test would be BEST referred to as

The Adjustable Light Beam Apparatus (ALBA)

A psychological interview requires:

As compared to one-on-one and face-to-face assessments,a disadvantage of CAPA is that it typically deprives the assessor of the opportunity to

As used by your textbook authors,the term psychological assessment applies to

According to the text,what makes a smartphone "smart"?

Based on the discussion in your textbook,which Who? question with regard to the assessment enterprise is LEAST controversial?

When a third-party observer is present while a psychological assessment is being conducted,it is good practice to:

Psychometrics may BEST be defined as

Testtakers differ in their approach to an assessment situation with regard to the extent that they

The term psychometrics

The ABAP Diplomate is conferred to recognize

Groupthink is best defined as the tendency to

By federal law,which of the following types of tests may NOT be used in schools?

Dynamic assessment

Your textbook lists several means by which motivational interviewing is conducted.Which is not one of those ways?

Which of the following is an example of role play used to assess the social skills of an elementary school student?

Engineering psychologists use psychological tests as an aid in the process of

A psychologist is preparing a journal article which reviews the high school progress of a student first referred for evaluation in middle school.This article could BEST be characterized as a

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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