Chapter 1 + 2

Question 1

Describe the difference between testing and assessment

Answer 1

1. Testing: the goal of measuring a specific behavior

2. Gathering information by various methods like interviews, tests, or observation for evaluation purposes

Question 2

What are the 4 main categories of assessment ?

Answer 2

1. Educational
2. Retrospective
3. Ecological
4. Remote

Question 3

What are the 5 steps in the process of assessment?

Answer 3

1. referral for an assessment
2. tool selection
3. assessment procedure
4. Write the report
5. Feedback

Question 4

List 3 Important contributions to the field assessment

Answer 4

1. Darwin contributed to the study of individual differences
2. Wundt founded the first experimental psychology lab
3. wood worth created the first personality test
4. Roscharch began the study of inkblots
5. Wechsler devised an adult measurement test

Question 5

What are some cultural influences on communication ?

Answer 5

1. Nonverbal communication is different from one culture to the next, for example, eye contact is a sign of confidence in American culture but is rude in eastern culture
2. Language barriers, even if one test is directly translated into another language, meaning is not necessarily translated
3. Each culture has different beliefs on certain traits/ behaviors therefore, they are interpreted differently

Question 6

What are some solutions to cultural influences on assessments ?

Answer 6

1. the examiner and examinee should ideally speak the same first language
2. tests should avoid stigmatizing language
3. the examiner should be educated on cultural differences

Question 7

What are the 4 main ethical considerations ?

Answer 7

1. The right to informed consent
2. the right to be informed of test findings
3. the right to confidentiality
4. the right to the least stigmatizing language