assessment Flashcards
At the turn of the 20th century, Binet and Simon created the Binet-Simon scale, in response to a request from the French Government. What was the purpose of the scale?
a. to identify gifted children
b. to identify children with intellectual deficiency (formerly mental retardation)
c. to identify individuals who would be good candidates to an officer in the military
d. to identify individuals who lacked the mental capacity to be an officer in the military
b. to identify children with intellectual deficiency (formerly mental retardation)
Where did Wechler get most of his tests for his Wechsler-Bellvue Scale?
a. Stanford-Binet test
b. Binet-Simon scale
c. Army ALpha and Army Beta
d. He made them all up himself
c. Army ALpha and Army Beta
According to the lecture and the Sattler book, which of the following qualities were considered by experts in the field of psychology, education, sociology, and genetics to be important aspects of intelligence?
a. Abstract thinking or reasoning
b. Memory
c. Problem-Solving ability
d. all of the above were considered to be important aspects of intelligence
d. all of the above were considered to be important aspects of intelligence
Which of the following individuals theorized that intelligence was a form of adaptation to the environment?
a. Horn
b. Wechsler
c. Thorndike
d. Piaget
d. Piaget
Which of the following statements about brain size and intelligence is most accurate?
a. Meta-analytic studies have demonstrated no relationship (r=.02) between brain size and intelligence
b. Meta-analytic studies have demonstrated a large (r=.93) between brain size and intelligence
c. Meta-analytic studies have demonstrated a moderate (r=.37) between brain size and intelligence
d. none of the above
c. Meta-analytic studies have demonstrated a moderate (r=.37) between brain size and intelligence
Which of the following statements about the role that genetics plays in intelligence is most accurate, according to the information in the book and in the lecture?
a. children inherit an IQ from the biological parents
b. the genes the children inherit from the biological parents interact with the children’s environment, resulting an IQ
c. genetics play no role in IQ
d. non of the above
b. the genes the children inherit from the biological parents interact with the children’s environment, resulting an IQ
Which of the following factors can significantly influence a child’s cognitive abilities?
a. Rubella in the mother
b. Malnutrition
c. Exposure to pesticides during pregnancy
d. A & B
e. A, B, & C
e. A, B, & C
What is the Flynn affect?
a. IQ’s are rising
b. IQ’s are staying stable
c. IQ’s are decreasing
d. IQ’s are a fallacy and should not be used
a. IQ’s are rising
Which of the following statements about gender differences in cognitive abilities is true?
a. Males are over-represented at both extremes of the IQ distribution
b. Males do significantly better in mathematically ability than females do
c. Females have a more developed spatial perception than males
d. all of the above are true
a. Males are over-represented at both extremes of the IQ distribution
What is a problem with testing of the limits?
a. the examiner needs to decide whether to use the scores from the standard administration or the testing of the limits administration
b. it can invalidate future testing
c. it has to be done via the standardized manner suggested by Sattler
d. There are no problems with testing of the limits
b. it can invalidate future testing
What are the core subtests for the Verbal Comprehension Index?
a. Sim, Voc, Information
b. Sim, VOc, Comp
c. Sim, INf. COmp
d. Voc, INf, Comp
a. Sim, Voc, Information
What does GAI stand for?
General Ability Index
Which Wais-IV index has two supplemental subtests?
PRI
Suppose a child says that clock means tick tock and then says ‘its the engine in a motorcycle.’ this is an example of a ____ response.
spoiled
In a standardized sample, it is better to have
a. lots of people
b. people who are representative of the population to be tested
c. a high proportion of people from lower income brackets
d. both a and b
d. both a and b
The mmpi-2 rf is designed to
a. be an alternative to the mmpi-2
b. be a replacement for the mmpi-2
c. assess individuals from other cultures
d. assess persons 18 and younger
a. be an alternative to the mmpi-2
when you increase the sensitivity of a test
a. you will have more false positives
b. you will have more false negatives
c. specificity will also increase
d. specificity will not be affected
a. you will have more false positives
Dr. Jones and Dr. Smith each teach sections of the same course. THere are 5 students in each section. Dr. Jones class had test scores of: 100, 62, 81, 97, and 73. Dr. Smiths class had test scores of 86, 89, 79, 91, and 84. Which of the following is true about these test scores?
a. the standard deviation of dr. jones class is smaller than the standard deviation of dr. smiths class.
b. the standard deviation of dr. jones class is larger than the standard deviation of dr. smiths class
c. the standard deviations for dr. jones class and dr. smiths class are virtually identical
d. it is not possible to compute the standard deviation from the information provided
b. the standard deviation of dr. jones class is larger than the standard deviation of dr. smiths class
Which of the following describes predictive validity?
a. the purpose of the test can be easily predicted even by someone without specialized knowledge
b. the score a person receives on a test will predict the score they have if they take the test again a week later
c. the score of the test can predict how successful a person is likely to be in some future endeavor
d. the score on the first half of the test can predict the score on the second half of the test
c. the score of the test can predict how successful a person is likely to be in some future endeavor
Three validity scales on the MMPI-2
TRIN, VRIN, F, Fb, BFs, Fp, LKS
Which of the following is true?
a. Every profile has a codetype
b. every clinical scale is included in at least one codetype
c. codetypes are evenly distributed in the population
d. many profiles cannot be classified by codetype
d. many profiles cannot be classified by codetype
A subject has a 132 profile of the MMPI-2, which of the following is most likely to be true?
a. the subject is angry and paranoid.
b. the subject is depressed and complains of headaches and gastrointestinal problems
c. the subject has been diagnosed with schizophrenia
d. the subject exhibits antisocial behavior
b. the subject is depressed and complains of headaches and gastrointestinal problems
According to the text, the original developers of the MMPI gave little attention to scale homogeneity resulting in the clinical scales being quite heterogeneous in content. How do the Harris-Lingoes subscales address this issue?
a. they reflect the heterogeneous nature of the parent scales
they are useful in determining the correct codetype
c. they are useful in understanding the reason for an elevation on a particular parent scale
d. they are empirically derived
c. they are useful in understanding the reason for an elevation on a particular parent scale
Which of the 10 primary clinical scales in the least useful clinically?
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Psychastenia is most similar to which modern diagnosis?
a. OCD
b. Schizoaffective disorder
c. PTSD
d. Somatoform Disorder
a. OCD
What is the major difference between the RC scales and the original Clinical Scales?
a. individual test items do not appear on more than on RC scale
b. In developing the RC scales, content was less important than comparison to criterion groups
c. The RC scales are more sensitive to psychopathology
d. T scores are not used in the interpretation of the RC scales
a. individual test items do not appear on more than on RC scale
Interpretation of the PK scale is most appropriate for which subjects?
a. subjects who exhibit no symptoms of distress
b. subjects who deny experiencing any traumatic events
c. subjects who report civilian traumas (e.g. sexual assault)
d. subjects who report combat-related traumas
d. subjects who report combat-related traumas
WHich of the following is a clinical scale on the PAI?
a. INC
b. ARD
c. NON
d. All of the above
b. ARD
The PAI in comparison to the MMPI-2
a. has a lower discriminant validity
b. has better convergent validity
c. was developed using a larger number of criterion groups
d. has more overlap among its clinical scales
b. has better convergent validity
Unlike the MMPI-2 items, which can only be answered true or false, the PAI has 4 alternatives for each item. One of the reasons for this was an attempt to
a. decrease completion time
b. increase discriminant validity
c. enhance content validity
d. reduce test bias
c. enhance content validity
You are evaluating a woman who has been accused of neglecting her children. THe child protective services alleges that the woman has significant substance abuse issues and has poor judgement. THe woman, hoping to retain custody of her hcildren, denies these allegations and insists that she is an excellent mother. WHen you administer the PAI, which of the following would be most likely to be elevated?
a. INC
b. INF
c. NIM
d. PIM
d. PIM
When NIM is extremely elevated, this suggests
a. the subject is exaggerating the extent of his/her problems
b. the subject is claiming to have few faults
c. the subject didnt pay attention to the test items
d. the subject has very severe psychopathology
a. the subject is exaggerating the extent of his/her problems
Which of the following is true for the PAI?
a. The clinical scales were developed after identifying relevant constructs
b. The clinical scales were developed using criterion groups
c. Theory was less important than empirical approaches in developing the clinical scales
d. All of the above
a. The clinical scales were developed after identifying relevant constructs
Regarding the PAI subscales
a. they should only be interpreting if the parent scale is elevated
b. they should be interpreted before interpreting the parent scales
c. the score of the parent scale is computed by adding the scores for each of its subscales
d. each clinical scale has 3 subscales
c. the score of the parent scale is computed by adding the scores for each of its subscales
A two point code type can be used only if
a. at least 2 clinical scales are elevated
b. no more than 2 clinical scales are elevated
c. the profile is well developed
d. the 2 highest clinical scales are more than 5 points above any other clinical scale
a. at least 2 clinical scales are elevated
PAI standard scores are based on
a. nongendered linear t scores
b. nongendered uniform t scores
c. gendered linear t scores
d. gendered uniform t scores
a. nongendered linear t scores
When deciding whether to use the PAI or the MMPI-2 in a particular case, which of the following would be a valid consideration?
a. The MMPI-2 requires a lower reading level than the PAI
b. The PAI has been more extensively researched than the MMPI-2
c. The PAI can be more helpful in pinpointing a specific diagnosis
d. The MMPI-2 has few questions than the PAI
c. The PAI can be more helpful in pinpointing a specific diagnosis
THE MCMI-III was developed
a. to operationalize a theory of psychopathology
b. by comparison with criterion groups
c. with little emphasis on item content
d. to provide an understanding of normal as well as abnormal personality styles
a. to operationalize a theory of psychopathology
According to Millon, which is true?
a. all personality styles result from an attempt to maximize pleasure and minimize pain
b. all personality styles are equally adaptive
c. psychopathology can result when the use of defenses to reduce friction between the individual and the environment is ineffective
d. all of the above
c. psychopathology can result when the use of defenses to reduce friction between the individual and the environment is ineffective
Which of these is an appropriate use of the MCMI-III?
a. to determine if parents involved in a child custody dispute manifest Axis-i or Axis-II psychopathology
b. to select corporate employees who can work successfully together on a team
c. to assist with diagnosis and treatment planning for a 16 year old expressing suicidal ideation
d. as part of an assessment battery administered to patients newly admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit
d. as part of an assessment battery administered to patients newly admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit
Base rate scores were selected for use instead of T scores on the MCMI-III because
a. base rate scores are easier to understand
b. clinical syndromes are not normally distributed
c. the prevelance of various syndromes is roughly the same
d. they are commonly used in personality tests
b. clinical syndromes are not normally distributed
You need to administer an objective personality test to a 35 year old man who reads at the 5th grade level, WHich test should you use?
a. MMPI-2
b. PAI
c. MCMI-III
d. ANy of the above could be used
b. PAI
WHich of the followin tests has the fewest items?
a. MMPI-2
b. MMPI-2-RF
c. PAI
d. MCMI-III
d. MCMI-III
The Z scale of the MCMI-III is similar to
a. MMPI-2 F scale because it measures negative self-presentation
b. PAI INC scale because it measures inconsistency
c. MMPI-2 K scale because it measures defensiveness
d. PAI PIM scale because it measures positive self-presentation
a. MMPI-2 F scale because it measures negative self-presentation
Which of the following is identified as severe personality pathology on the MCMI-III?
a. Schizotypal
b. Sadistic
c. Somatoform
d. Schizoid
a. Schizotypal
A woman’s highest scale on the MCMI-III is D (Dysthymia), with a BR of 98. Nothing else is elevated above BR 75. ON the basis of this information, which diagnostic impression is best supported?
a. MDD
b. Depressive Personality Disorder
c. Dysthymia
d. Debasement
c. Dysthymia
If you randomly selected a person walking down WIlson Boulevard and gave them all the tests we’ve covered this semester, on which test is this person MOST liekly to show evidence of psychopathology?
a. MMPI-2
b. MMPI-2-RF
c. PAI
d. MCMI-III
d. MCMI-III
___ like to think things through before making decision and prefer to keep their emotions aside & delay initiating behavior until they have considered all options
a. extratensive
b. introversive
c. ambident
d. avoidant
b. introversive
___ are more intuitive and are prone to use their feelings mroe directly in decision making, and are more comfortable with trial and error approaches to making decision and solving problems
a. extratensive
b. introversive
c. ambident
d. avoidant
a. extratensive
____ do not show consistency in their decision making and problem solving.
a. extratensive
b. introversive
c. ambident
d. avoidant
c. ambident
Items on this scale emphasize suicidal ideations, hopelessness & problems with relations?
a. F
b. Fb
c. FBS
d. L
c. FBS
Which of the following is NOT an over reporting scale?
a. F
b. Fb
c. Fp
d. S
e. All of the Above
f. None of the Above
d. S
Which of the following is NOT an under reporting scale
a. K
b. L
c. S
d. VRIN
e. all of the above
f. none of the above
d. VRIN
Which scale assesses content areas such as severe psychotic SXS, very unusual habits, highly amoral attitudes, and identity confusion?
a. Fb
b. Fp
c. S
d. K
b. Fp
Construct validity refers to the extent that a test measures an abstract trait or psychological notion. An example would be
a. height
b. weight
c. ego strength
d. the ability to name all the individuals who have served as US presidents
c. ego strength
A researcher working with a personality test discovers that the test has a reliability coefficient of .70. This indicates
a. 70% of the scores is accurate while 30% is inaccurate
b. 30% of the people who are tested will receive accurate scores
c. 70% of the people who are tested will receive accurate scores
d. 30% of the score is accurate wile 70% is inaccurate
a. 70% of the scores is accurate while 30% is inaccurate
or better
70% of the variance in test scores is true score variance, and 30% is error variance
