Question 1

A review of a new personality test is published in a journal.In that review,it would be reasonable to expect to find information about

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A)   the intelligence range of prospective test-takers.
B)   the psychometric soundness of the test.
C)   what prompted the publisher to publish this test.
D)   All of these B

Question 2

Smartphones that are re-purposed as tools of assessment contain safeguards to protect

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A)   the identity of the subject of the assessment.
B)   the security of the voice data derived.
C)   the privacy of the subject of the assessment.
D)   the exact location from which data is being sent. C

Question 3

Psychological tests share commonalities.For example,they all

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A)   include an analysis of a naturally occurring behavior.
B)   include an analysis of a sample of behavior.
C)   include paper-and-pencil and oral responses.
D)   All of these B

Question 4

It has as its objective a targeted change in the interviewee's thinking and behavior,and it is called

Accepted Answer

A)   portfolio assessment.
B)   guided imagery.
C)   motivational interviewing.
D)   behavior quantification.

Question 5

A psychologist seeks to measure color blindness in a sample of university students.Which source of information about psychological tests would be the best place to start in search of a test to use for this population?

Accepted Answer

A)   Psychological Review
B)   Psychological Assessment
C)   Tests in Print
D)   Opthalmica

Question 6

A panel interview is a tool of assessment that is MOST likely to be employed by

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A)   clinical psychologists.
B)   educators.
C)   human resource professionals.
D)   entry-level neuropsychologists.

Question 7

According to your textbook,when interviewing an eyewitness to a serious crime,a police psychologist might ask the interviewer to respond to a question

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A)   with eyes closed.
B)   while looking at actual evidence in the case.
C)   by dictating responses into a smartphone.
D)   as if lying.

Question 8

Video cameras and one-way mirrors in a room where assessment is taking place will typically prompt assessees to

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A)   be more concerned about their appearance than the task at hand.
B)   wonder about who might have responsibility for the evaluation.
C)   respond as if there is a third party present for the evaluation.
D)   believe that they are part of a reality shown rather than an evaluation.

Question 9

Panel interviews are used sparingly due to issues of

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A)   reliability.
B)   validity.
C)   psychometric soundness.
D)   utility.

Question 10

If an accommodation is made for the purpose of administering a test,then

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A)   the meaning of the test scores may not be clear.
B)   a notation should be made on the test report.
C)   a need for alternate assessment clearly existed.
D)   All of these

Question 11

Using CAPA,test users have the capability of

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A)   creating virtual reality useful in role-play evaluations.
B)   making quick and efficient score comparisons.
C)   tailoring a test administration to testtaker's responses.
D)   All of these

Question 12

A psychologist employed as an assessor in a large corporation has been charged with the task of identifying employees who have "executive potential." What publications would you recommend to this psychologist for assistance in researching how to conduct such an assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   publications dealing with general approaches to leadership measurement
B)   publications dealing with psychological studies of corporate leaders
C)   publications that deal with cultural issues in leadership
D)   All of these

Question 13

A psychological autopsy typically includes which of the following?

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A)   a postmortem interview with the assessee.
B)   a review of archival records.
C)   an interview with the coroner.
D)   All of these

Question 14

Which of the following contains the most detailed and authoritative information on responsible test use and test development?

Accepted Answer

A)   the American Psychological Association's Ethical Standards
B)   the National Association of School Psychologists' Ethical Standards
C)   Ethical Standards for Social Work
D)   Standards for Psychological and Educational Tests

Question 15

In the language of psychological testing and assessment,scoring refers to assigning evaluative numbers,codes or statements to performance on

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A)   tests.
B)   tasks.
C)   interviews.
D)   All of these

Question 16

A panel interview is an interview in which

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A)   more than one interviewee is interviewed by a single interviewer.
B)   a video camera and microphone have been placed in a wall panel.
C)   an interpreter assists in the interview process.
D)   more than one interviewer interviews the interviewee.

Question 17

A psychological test almost always involves an analysis of

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A)   attitude and values.
B)   motivation and interests.
C)   a sample of behavior.
D)   All of these

Question 18

What name is BEST associated with therapeutic assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alfred Binet
B)   Thomas Wrobel
C)   Victoria Husted Medvec
D)   Stephen Finn

Question 19

Testing is to assessment as _____________ is to ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   blood test; physical exam
B)   blood test; X-ray
C)   mechanic; automobile
D)   selection; placement

Question 20

Examples of a wide array of tools of assessment are presented in your text.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in Chapter 1 of your textbook as a potential tool of psychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   a computer
B)   a DVD
C)   a two-way radio
D)   a cell phone

Exam 1: Psychological Testing and Assessment