Chapter 18

Question 0

Dissimulation Scales

Answer 0

Validity Scales
F-Scale
L-Scale
Inconsistency Scales

Question 1

Phase 1 Test Conceptualization

Answer 1

1. Develop Statement of need
2. Describe proposed uses and interpretation of results from test
3. Decide who will use the test and why
4. Develop conceptual and operational definition of constructs to measure.
5. Determine whether measures of dissimulation are needed.

Question 2

F-Scale

Answer 2

Infrequency scale “Fake bad”

detect exaggerated symptom presentation.

Question 3

L-Scale

Answer 3

Social Desirability Scale “ Fake Good”

detect inaccurate denial of symptoms.

Question 4

Inconsistency Scale

Answer 4

detect inconsistencies in response to personality and behavior scales.
inconsistent response are not reliable.

Question 5

Symptom Validity Test

Answer 5

designed to look very difficult but are easy.

Question 6

Forced Choice Test

Answer 6

measures as malingering multiple choice, t/f, yes or no.

Question 7

Phase 2 Specification of Test Structure and Format

Answer 7

1. Age range appropriate
2. Testing format
3. Structure of test and how items and sub-scales are organized
4. written table of specifications
5. item format, summary of instructions, and grading rubric.
6. written explanation of methods for item development, tryout, final item selection.

Question 8

Table of specifications

Answer 8

a blueprint of the content of the test.

Question 9

Blooms Taxonomy of Cognitive objectives

Answer 9

Knowledge- simplest level
comprehension- description of understanding
application- rules, principles, concepts for problem solving
analysis- reduce or break down concept into basic parts
synthesis- blend elements to form new structures or patterns.

Question 10

Writing items for a test how many questions should you make?
a: none
b: twice as many
C: three times as many
d: none of the above

Answer 10

Twice as many test questions.

Question 11

Phase 3: Planning Standardization and Psychometric Studies

Answer 11

1. Describe the reference norm group and sampling for standardization
2. describe choice of scaling methods and the rationale for this choice.
3. Outline the reliability studies to be performed and their rationale
4. outline the validity studies to be performed and their rationale.
5. include any special studies that may be needed for development.
6. list components of test

Question 12

Sampling plan

Answer 12

first step: describe target population for the test.

Question 13

Table of specifications

Answer 13

ensure congruence among definitions, operational definitions, and test content developing.

Question 14

Phase 4: plan implementation

Answer 14

1. reevaluate the test content and structure
2. prepare test manual
3. Submit a test proposal

Question 15

If you want to be published you will need to:
A: write and article
B: Submit test Proposal
C: Get a peer review

Answer 15

Submit test proposal