Ch1: Psychometrics & Psychological Measurement

Question 1

Constructs - Definition

Answer 1

Theoretical psychological characteristics, attributes, processes, or states the cannot be directly observed

Question 2

(Cronbach) Psychological Test - Definition

Answer 2

A systematic procedure for comparing the behaviour of two or more people

Question 3

(Cronbach) Psychological Test - Requirements

Answer 3

1) Test involves behavioural samples
2) Samples must be collected in a standardised way
3) The purpose of the test must be to detect differences between people or within people at different times

Question 4

Psychometrics - Definition

Answer 4

The science concerned with evaluating the attributes of psychological tests

Question 5

Demand Characteristics - Definition

Answer 5

Participants try to figure out the purpose of the research & change their behaviour to accommodate this

Question 6

Social Desirability Bias - Definition

Answer 6

Participants have a tendency to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favourably by others

Question 7

Score Sensitivity - Definition

Answer 7

A measures ability to discriminate between meaningful amounts of the dimension being measured

Question 8

Differential Psychology - Definition

Answer 8

The study of individual differences