Question 1

Intercept bias refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  using multiple regression lines when a single line matches all groups 
B)  not using the regression line with the smallest possible error 
C)  using a single regression line when the intercept differs for some groups 
D)  when criterion and predictive validity point to differing results

Question 2

A test is said to show bias in _________when it measures different hypothetical traits psychological constructs) for one group than another or measures the same trait but with differing degrees of accuracy.

Accepted Answer

A)  content validity 
B)  criterion-related validity 
C)  construct validity 
D)  face validity

Question 3

Raven's Progressive Matrices was originally designed as a measure of

Accepted Answer

A)  culture-free intelligence 
B)  Spearman's g factor 
C)  crystallized intelligence 
D)  none of the above

Question 4

According to Schaie, the vast majority of us show no meaningful decline in the skills measured by the Primary Mental Abilities Test until we are well into our

Accepted Answer

A)  fifties 
B)  sixties 
C)  seventies 
D)  eighties

Question 5

_____________are substances that can cross the placental barrier and cause physical deformities in the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A)  carcinogens 
B)  teratogens 
C)  seranogens 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

Which of the below is a relatively recent approach to achievement testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iowa Tests of Basic Skills 
B)  Metropolitation Achievement Test 
C)  Lexile Measure 
D)  Iowa Tests of Educational Development

Question 7

For the Standard Progressive Matrices, a typical split-half reliability is about

Accepted Answer

A)  .55 
B)  .65 
C)  .75 
D)  .85

Question 8

What has become a virtual consensus among researchers studying the effect of aging on intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence as a whole declines considerably with advancing age 
B)  intelligence plateaus at age 25 then remains virtually unchanged until the 80s 
C)  fluid intelligence remains nearly flat, but crystallized intelligence declines sharply in the 60s, 70s, and 80s 
D)  crystallized intelligence remains nearly flat, but fluid intelligence declines sharply in the 60s, 70s, and 80s

Question 9

The norms for the Differential Aptitude Test DAT) are based upon_______ individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)  70-100 
B)  700-1000 
C)  7,000-10,000 
D)  70,000-100,000

Question 10

The scholastic aptitude index on the Differential Aptitude Test consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract reasoning and language usage 
B)  verbal reasoning and abstract reasoning 
C)  verbal reasoning and numerical aptitude 
D)  language usage and numerical aptitude

Question 11

The General Aptitude Test Battery is composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  eight paper-and-pencil tests and four apparatus measures 
B)  eight paper-and-pencil tests and two apparatus measures 
C)  eight paper-and-pencil tests 
D)  six paper-and-pencil tests

Question 12

Since bureaucracies and educational institutions exist at the will of the people, it can be argued that these institutions are ethically bound to act in a manner that is "politically appropriate" to their location. This is the philosophy of

Accepted Answer

A)  qualified individualism 
B)  quotas 
C)  unqualified individualism 
D)  selective fitness

Question 13

An item or subscale of a test is considered to have bias in ___________when it is demonstrated to be relatively more difficult for members of one group than another when the general ability level of the groups being compared is held constant and no reasonable theoretical rationale exists to explain group differences on the item or subscale) in question.

Accepted Answer

A)  content validity 
B)  criterion-related validity 
C)  construct validity 
D)  face validity

Question 14

According to Lynn, the mean IQ for Japanese is estimated to be

Accepted Answer

A)  97 
B)  102 
C)  107 
D)  112

Question 15

What were the findings of comparing the computerized version of the DAT to the paper and pencil version?

Accepted Answer

A)  scores were slightly higher on the computerized version 
B)  scores were slightly lower on the computerized version 
C)  scores were equivalent 
D)  scores were unrelated

Question 16

Which statement is not a misconception about IQ?

Accepted Answer

A)  People possess a near constant IQ 
B)  IQ scores are always relative 
C)  IQ is a measure of personal worth 
D)  IQ is an all-encompassing index of diverse intellectual abilities.

Question 17

The following is NOT true regarding the Law School Admission Test LSAT):

Accepted Answer

A)  the test is 60 years old 
B)  it is regarded as a valid predictor of grades in law school 
C)  it primarily consists of essay style questions 
D)  it is given approximately 150,000 times per year

Question 18

In some studies, asymptomatic lead exposure is associated with an average decrement of about _____points in IQ.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  9 
C)  14 
D)  24

Question 19

According to the philosophy of_________ , without exception, the best qualified candidates should be selected for employment, admission, or other privilege.

Accepted Answer