Deck 8

Question 1

The mean and standard deviation of the WAIS; also the mean and standard deviation of a z-score

Answer 1

100; 15

Question 2

ANOVA

Answer 2

Analysis of variance that is used when more than two t scores need to be compared.. A one-way ANOVA is used with independent variable, two-way with two independent variables, etc.

Question 3

The placebo effect

Answer 3

An effect in research where the dependent variable is influenced by the mere idea of an independent variable. Often controlled for in research design by suing a sugar pill in a second experimental group.

Question 4

The Hawthorne effect

Answer 4

Also known as the observer effect- just knowing there is someone watching may improve performance in research.

Question 5

The Rosenthal effect

Answer 5

Also known as experimenter expectancy- the experimenter’s beliefs may lead the experimenter to treat a participant in a particular way to yield results.

Question 6

The Halo effect

Answer 6

Occurs when a trait that is not being measured has influence on a trait that is.

Question 7

Longitudinal Study

Answer 7

A type of developmental research that follows the same group of people over time

Question 8

Cross-sectional study

Answer 8

A type of developmental research that compares individuals of differing age groups at the same time.

Question 9

.70

Answer 9

The generally acceptable level for most psychological attributes is a reliability coefficient of .70

Question 10

WAIS- IV

Answer 10

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. The generally accepted standard for intelligence testing. The mean is 100 and the standard deviation is 15. Applicable for test subjects from ages 16-90

Question 11

WISC-V

Answer 11

Wechsler intelligence scale for children. Applicable for intelligence testing for test subjects from ages 6-16

Question 12

WPPSI-IV

Answer 12

Wechsler Preschool and primary scale for intelligence. Applicable for intelligence testing for test subjects from ages 2-7

Question 13

Alfred Binet and David Simon (Binet-Simon)

Answer 13

Created the first intelligence test (Binet-Simon) after he was requested by a government commission to come up with a way to detect children with significantly below-average intelligence and mental retardation.

Question 14

David Wechsler

Answer 14

Developed the WAIS and WISC and WPPSI as the predominant measures of intelligence testing.

Question 15

Likert Scale

Answer 15

A psychometric scaling often used with questionnaires. Typically features 3-5 responses (Strongly agree-strongly disagree)

Question 16

Free Test

Answer 16

A test that is subjective in nature, the participant has the opportunity to craft an answer based on questions or stimuli presented (Rorschach, essay, TAT)

Question 17

Forced test

Answer 17

A test that requires the participant to choose from a pre-selected set of response sets. (Survey, questionnaire)

Question 18

Rorschach Test

Answer 18

Associated with psychodynamics: Also referred to as the inkblot test. Is a projective test designed to allow the participant to project unconscious thoughts or feelings onto the images.

Question 19

Ability Tests

Answer 19

Measures only the participants ability to problem solve, does not measure content or what the individual has been able to complete or achieve thus far.

Question 20

Achievement tests

Answer 20

Measures the extent to which an individual has acquired certain information, or mastered certain skills

Question 21

Aptitude Tests

Answer 21

Measures the ability to learn or develop a proficiency in a particular area.

Question 22

Spiral tests

Answer 22

a test in which the items become progressively more difficult as you move through the test. Most intelligence tests are spiral.