Deck 10: Assessment in Counseling

Question 1

Reliability of a test instrument is not considered to impact the consistency of test results.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In norm-referenced assessment, a client's test score is reported in comparison with the average score on the same test by other persons.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Currently, there are not any standards for multicultural assessment that specifically address the issues of selecting, administering, and interpreting assessments and diagnostic techniques by counselors for diverse populations.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Which of the following is not considered an important benefit of client assessment?

A) Client awareness.
B) Client case conceptualization.
C) Counselor effectiveness.
D) Client labeling.

Question 5

Which of the following organizations do not provide guidance to counselors regarding conducting client assessment?

A) Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
B) American Counseling Association
C) Association for Assessment in Research and Counseling
D) American Educational Research Association

Question 6

The holistic process of assessment is considered as gathering information, and is composed of which of the following:

A) Determining the frequency of the client's problem.
B) Measuring the intensity of the client's problem.
C) None of these.
D) Determining the frequency of the client's problem and measuring the intensity of the client's problem.

Question 7

Assessment can be defined using all of the following except:

A) It uses a systematic approach.
B) It uses a single type of assessment tool.
C) It incorporates multiple sources of information.
D) It is continuous throughout the counseling process.

Question 8

Assessment can be used to identify client concerns, but can also be used by counselors to determine:

A) Which interventions to use.
B) The length of time needed for counseling.
C) The client's strengths.
D) All of these.

Question 9

Match the term with its definition.
-Achievement Test

A)Systematic assessment of a program or interventions.
B)Tests intended for the prediction of an individual's future behaviour.
C)Formalized tests with specific instructions.
D)Statewide achievement assessments administered in schools.
E)Information or knowledge that has previously been learned.

Question 10

Match the term with its definition.
-Program Evaluation

A)Systematic assessment of a program or interventions.
B)Tests intended for the prediction of an individual's future behaviour.
C)Formalized tests with specific instructions.
D)Statewide achievement assessments administered in schools.
E)Information or knowledge that has previously been learned.

Question 11

Match the term with its definition.
-High Stakes Assessment

A)Systematic assessment of a program or interventions.
B)Tests intended for the prediction of an individual's future behaviour.
C)Formalized tests with specific instructions.
D)Statewide achievement assessments administered in schools.
E)Information or knowledge that has previously been learned.

Question 12

Match the term with its definition.
-Standardized Tests

A)Systematic assessment of a program or interventions.
B)Tests intended for the prediction of an individual's future behaviour.
C)Formalized tests with specific instructions.
D)Statewide achievement assessments administered in schools.
E)Information or knowledge that has previously been learned.

Question 13

Match the term with its definition.
-Aptitude Tests

A)Systematic assessment of a program or interventions.
B)Tests intended for the prediction of an individual's future behaviour.
C)Formalized tests with specific instructions.
D)Statewide achievement assessments administered in schools.
E)Information or knowledge that has previously been learned.