M.Ed. School Psychology (Questions)

Question 1

An IEP is an…

Answer 1

Individualized Education Plan

Question 2

Most students identified as having special needs are served under which IDEA category?

Answer 2

Learning Disabilities

Question 3

Sending a gifted child to a summer class to learn more about a topic is an example of…

Answer 3

Enrichment

Question 4

The very complicated case of Larry P. v. Riles 1971-1979:

A) Impacted the educable mentally retarded
B) Had little to do with special education
C) Upheld the use of IQ tests no matter the
ethnicity
D) Resulted in the banning of IQ tests in CA
for African American students

Answer 4

D) Resulted in the banning of IQ tests in CA for African American students

Question 5

One of the results of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is that it:

A) Made student recrods available to
designated students under 18
B) Secured the right of students 18 and older to examine their school records
C) Sealed school records and made them
unavailable for scrutiny from/by the
federal government
D) Made school records available to any
student beyond the 9th grade with or
without parental consent

Answer 5

B) Secured the right of students 18 and older to examine their school records

Question 6

What was the result of “Brown V. Board of Education”?

A) Court ruled that a person with a disability
must receive services in public and private
schools
B) Court ruled unlawful to discriminate
against a class of person for an arbitrary
or unjustifiable reason
C) Court ruled that all handicapped
individuals have a right to public school
D) Made schools alter the way they taught
children with disabilities

Answer 6

B) Court ruled it unlawful to discriminate against a class of a person for an arbitrary or unjustifiable reason
(Separate but equal was overruled)

Question 7

If you were a parent of a student with a disability and you wish to bring an “advocate” to assist you with the IEP meeting, who can legally act as your advocate?

Answer 7

Anyone you want

Question 8

Sometimes students are not eligible for Special Education, yet they can still et accommodations with a “Section 504.” Why is this?

A) This was put in place to catch students
that could not get a medical diagnosis of a
disability.
B) SpEd is mandated by law. Section 504’s
cases are mandated by court cases.
C) SpEd is mandated by Federal law. Section
504’s are Federal law.
D) States have a responsibility to provide
accommodations to children with
handicaps, who have limitations in one or
more major life activities.

Answer 8

D) States have a responsibility to provide accommodations to children with handicaps, who have limitations in one or more major life activities.
(whether they are affected academically or not)

Question 9

What Special Education law started mandating Free and Appropriate Public Education, placement in the Least Restrictive Environment, and Individualized Education Plans?

A) PL 94-142 (The Education for All
Handicapped Children Act of 1975)
B) The Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA)
C) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
D) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
(1973)

Answer 9

A) PL-94-142 (The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975)
(This was later amended and turned into IDEA)

Question 10

An IEP has been issued and you as the student’s general education teacher disagree with an accommodation. Which of these options can you NOT legally do?

A) File for a due process hearing with the
school district
B) Discuss with the parent the
appropriateness of fading the
accommodation
C) Request to be at the next IEP meeting to
discuss the accommodation
D) Use “professional discretion” and not
implement the accommodation

Answer 10

D) use “professional discretion” and not implement the accommodation

Question 11

Which law reinforces the right of students with disabilities who need accessible instructional materials to receive these materials in a timely manner?

Answer 11

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Question 12

What is true concerning AT (assistive technology) devices such as pen scanners that read text out loud?

A) If such devices are included in a student’s
IEP, they may be used in class - but
parents are responsible for purchasing
and maintaining them.
B) If such devices are included in a student’s
IEP, they must be purchased by the school
- but they are for classroom use only.
C) If such devices are included in a student’s
IEP, they must be purchased by the scool -
and the student must be allowed to use
them both in class and at home.
D) It is unlawful to include AT devices in a
student’s IEP.

Answer 12

C) If such devices are included in a student’s IEP, they must be purchased by the school - and the student must be allowed to use them both in class and at home.

Question 13

What are “transitional services” according to IDEA?

A) Services that assist a student, beginning at
age 16, to begin the process of transition
to prepare the student for successful
transition (such as life skills, vocational
education, or advanced placement
courses)
B) Services that assist pre-schoolers with
special needs to enter kindergarten
C) services that assist students with severe
special needs to participate in the regular
classroom for a small portion of the day
D) Coordination between local, state, and
federal agencies to provide services

Answer 13

A) Services that assist a student, beginning at the age of 16, to begin the process of transition to prepare the student for successful transition (such as life skills, vocational education, or advanced placement courses)

Question 14

Why would a manifestation determination be needed?

A) to evaluate whether a student has special
needs or not
B) to see if the special educational services at
a school site are in compliance with
applicable laws
C) to estabilsh whether a student’s
misbehavior is related to his or her
disability
D) to allow parents the right to dispute a
curricular decision related to their child

Answer 14

C) to establish whether a student’s misbehavior is related to his or her disability

Question 15

According to IDEA, students with special needs are entitled to a free and appropriate public education until what age?

Answer 15

21 years old

Question 16

How is the concept of LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) applied in special education today?

A) Students with special needs may only be
physically restrained when it is necessary
for the safety of other students
B) Students with special needs must be
educated with their age-level peers to the
maximum amount possible
C) resource specialists must be in the regular
classroom during at least 50% of their
working hours
D) students with special needs may not,
under any circumstances, be incarcerated
in juvenile halls or other prison facilities

Answer 16

B) students with special needs must be educated with their age-level peers to the maximum amount possible

Question 17

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA, 2004), a child with a disability cannot lead to expulsion or suspension for more than _______ days except under special circumstances.

Answer 17

10 school days

Question 18

Federal regulation allows for _______ calendar days from the receipt of parent consent for initial evaluation to evaluate a student and determine eligibility for special education.

Answer 18

60 days

Question 19

The IEP requirements under Part B of the IDEA emphasize the importance of certain core concepts. Which concept(s) listed below is/are emphasized?

A) The involvement and progress of each
child with a disability in the general
curriculum including the unique needs
that arise out of the child’s disability.
B) The involvement of parents and students,
together with regular and special
education personnel, in making individual
decisions to support each student’s
(child’s) educational success.
C) The preparation of students with
disabilities for employment and other
post-school activities.
D) All of the above

Answer 19

D) All of the above.

3 Core Concepts: (1) The involvement and progress of each child with a disability in the general curriculum including addressing the unique needs that arise out of the child’s disability; (2) the involvement of parents and students, together with regular and special education personnel, in making individual decisions to support each student’s (child’s) educational success; and (3) the preparation of students with disabilities for employment and other post-school activities.

Question 20

Is it permissible for an agency to have the IEP finalized before the IEP meeting begins?

Answer 20

No

Question 21

Federal legislation that promotes RTI is/are:

A) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA)
B) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)
C) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015)
D) Both A and C

Answer 21

D) Both A and C

Question 22

For a child with a disability being considered for initial provision of special education and related services, which teacher or teachers should attend the IEP meeting?

A) Regular/general education teacher(s)
B) Special Education teacher(s)
C) Both regular and special education
teacher(s)

Answer 22

C) both regular and special education teacher(s)

Question 23

Which one of the following is NOT a common procedure error in a child’s IEP development?

A) Not including the child’s parent(s) in the
IEP process
B) Predetermining the child’s final placement
and/or services before the IEP meeting
C) Determining the placement after
programming to best meet the child’s
need
D) Failing to implement the IEP as written

Answer 23

C) Determining the placement after programming to best meet the child’s need
(A common procedure error is determining the placement BEFORE programming to best meet the child’s need)

Question 24

How frequently must a public agency conduct meetings to review, and, if appropriate, revise the IEP for each child with a disability?

Answer 24

Whenever necessary, or every 12 months
(review; parents can request change at any time)

Question 25

Which of the following statements about "responsiveness to intervention (RTI)" in the language of IDEIA (2004) is TRUE? A) In determining whether a child has a SLD, a LEA may use a process that determines if the child responds to scientific, research-based intervention as a part of the evaluation procedures. B) The IDEIA (2004) outline the details for implementing scientific, research-based intervention. C) RTI is mandated by IDEIA (2004) as part of SLD determination D) The parents do not have their right to request a full/comprehensive evaluation during the RtI process.

Answer 25

A) In determining whether a child has a SLD< a LEA (local education agency) MAY use a process that determines if the child response to scientific, research-based intervention as a part of the evaluation process.

Question 26

According to IDEIA (2004), _______ A) Definition of SLD has been been changed B) RtI can be used as a solo approach for SLD diagnosis C) Ability achievement discrepancy for SLD diagnosis is no longer required D) Ability achievement discrepancy for SLD diagnosis has been disallowed

Answer 26

C) Ability achievement discrepancy for SLD diagnosis is no longer needed.

Question 27

Which of the following statements about SLD is TRUE? A) According to federal regulations, students with learning disabilities have "disorders in one or more basic psychological processes: such as schizophrenia (part of emotional disturbance not SLD) B) IQ-achievement discrepancy is necessary and sufficient for identifying individuals with SLD C) the research findings on the relations between different cognitive processing difficulties and the associated SLDs have been well established D) SLD may occur in combination with other disabling conditions, but they are not due primarily to other conditions

Answer 27

D) SLD may occur in combination with other disabling conditions, but they are not due primarily to other conditions

Question 28

The difference between students with SLD(s) and "slow learners" is ________. A) A student with SLD(s) has deficits in two or more cognitive areas while performing at or above the average in other areas. B) In general, a slow learner performs a below average in ALL academic areas. C) Children with SLDs and slow learners respond differently to evidence based interventions D) Those well studied evidence-based interventions are only effective for students with SLD(s), not for slow learners

Answer 28

B) In general, a slow learner performs a below average in ALL academic areas. (A: a student with SLD(s) has deficits in ONE or more cognitive areas while performing at or above average in other areas)

Question 29

Which one of the following factors is NOT an exclusory criterion for a diagnosis of SLD according to Idaho Special Education Manual? A) environmental, cultural or economic disadvantage B) emotional disturbance C) a lack of appropriate instruction D) limited English proficiency E) Insufficient progress in response to evidence-based instruction and intervention

Answer 29

E) Insufficient progress in response to evidence-based instruction and intervention

Question 30

What is a possible cause for a student's low motivation to participate in class activities? A) He has skill deficit(s) (i.e., "can't do") B) Reinforcement (e.g., verbal praise) is too infrequent in the classroom and is not based on amount of work completion C) The reinforcer is low quality so the student does not care D) Assigned academic work takes too much effort, which is against "least effort principle" E) All of the above

Answer 30

E) All of the above

Question 31

What is a simple view of reading according to Gough & Tunmer (1986)?

Answer 31

"Word recognition" and "language comprehension"

Question 32

The majority of the reading disability students start struggling with which one of the following? A) Fluency problem B) Word decoding problem C) Comprehension problem

Answer 32

B) Word decoding problem

Question 33

What is Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) according to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)? A) This means that each individual student with disability must be placed in resource room(s) as much as their disability permits B) This means that each individual student with disability must be placed in regular classroom(s) as much as their disability permits C) This means that each individual student with disability should be placed in special education classroom(s) as much as their disability permits D) This means that each individual student with disability should NOT be placed in special education classroom(s)

Answer 33

B) This means that each individual student with disability must be placed in regular classroom(s) as much as their disability permits

Question 34

Which of the following statements regarding the IQ-achievement discrepancy method for SLD identification is TRUE? A) It lack sufficient validity evidence due to its quantitative and arbitrary nature B) It can reliably distinguish between disabled and non-disabled readers C) It can accurately predict poor readers' response to intervention D) The IDEIA (2004) prohibits the use of IQ- achievement discrepancy method of SLD identification

Answer 34

A) It lacks sufficient validity evidence due to its quantitative and arbitrary nature

Question 35

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015) and IDEIA share what common characteristics? A) Closing the achievement gap B) Scientifically based instruction and interventions C) Accountability for all students D) All of the above

Answer 35

D) All of the above (ESSA used to be NCLB)

Question 36

Which of the following legislative acts provided for intensive interventions and comprehensive education for students with disabilities? A) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act B) No Child Left Behind Act C) Elementary and Secondary Education Act D) Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA, 2004)

Answer 36

D) IDEIA, 2004

Question 37

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 2004, how many disability categories are there?

Answer 37

13

Question 38

A conceptualization of multicultural competency that was repeatedly discussed in SCPY 6659 is: A) Awareness, trust and competency B) Knowledge, Skill and Acceptance C) Skills, Acceptance and Practice D) Knowledge, Skill and Awareness

Answer 38

D) Knowledge, Skills, Awareness (Awareness, knowledge, skills)

Question 39

The modern conceptualization of acculturation is best described as: A) Learning about new cultures B) Developmental, gradual and a one-way process C) Incorporates new culture's values, mores, language, and traditions D) As a multidirectional process of adopting a culture's values

Answer 39

D) As multidirectional process of adopting a culture's values

Question 40

When conducting an evaluation with a CLD student it is best practice to: A) Only use national norms B) Compare his/her performance to other CLD learners C) Include family members as interpreters D) use only non-standardized instruments due to inherent bias

Answer 40

B) Compare his/her performance to other CLD students (A: ONLY; this may be limiting)

Question 41

One of the best predictors of how well an ELL student will perform academically in their L2 is? A) Years in the USA B) How early the moved to the USA C) Their L1 CALP D) How often they are receiving pull-out ELL services

Answer 41

C) Their L1 CALP (CALP: Calculated Academic Language Proficiency)

Question 42

According to Dr. Ortiz's Culture-Language Test Classifications, which of the following subtest on the WISC_V is grouped in the Low (DEGREE OF LINGUISTIC DEMAND)- Low (DEGREE OF CULTURAL LOADING) ceil? A) Letter-Number Sequencing B) Matrix Reasoning C) Arithmetic D) Picture Completion

Answer 42

B) Matrix Reasoning

Question 43

Legally, a school does not have to provide a translator/interpreter to a family that speaks a language other than English. A) True B) False

Answer 43

B) False

Question 44

A school psychologist discovers that the child being referred to her for testing is the son of her neighbor. The school psychologist should: A) test the child but note the relationship in the report B) Test the child as though it were any other child being referred C) Request that the other school psychologist in the district test the child D) Ask the parent of the child if it is alright for her to test the child E) Request that all testing be nonverbal

Answer 44

C) Request that the other school psychologist in the district test the child

Question 45

During a counseling session with a 15 year old male student, the student shares that he "absolutely hates" another student and will "get revenge." He knows where this other student lives, his school schedule, and if he has an opportunity he would like to "bash-in" this student's head. As the school psychologist working with this young man, your primary responsibility is to? A) Maintain confidentiality while supporting your client's development of anger management skills B) Talk with your client's parents and encourage him to engage in a mediation counseling session C) Confidentially secure a verbal and written contract that he won't hurt anyone, then closely monitor his behavior D) Breach confidentiality as needed to ensure the safety of others

Answer 45

D) Breach confidentiality as needed to ensure the safety of others

Question 46

Evidence Based Practice is best defined as: A) Using the best available scientific evidence, coupled with clinical experience and knowledge of client's specific characteristics B) Basing your practice solely on the best available scientific evidence C) Using knowledge of client's preferred outcome as goal for interventions D) A rigorous methodological approach to conduct intervention, assessment, and consultation work within the school or clinical environment

Answer 46

A) Using the best available scientific evidence, coupled with clinical experience and knowledge of client's specific characteristics

Question 47

The first and foremost foundational ethical principle for school psychologists is? A) do no harm B) maintain assessment integrity C) uphold confidentiality D) practice within you level of competence

Answer 47

A) Do no harm

Question 48

Which of these statements is TRUE? A) Ethical codes are specific and essentially perfect guide for the school psychologist's behavior B) Ethical codes are a set of rules to protect the professional C) Ethical codes tend to be reactive D) Ethical codes are primarily derived from federal educational legislation

Answer 48

C) Ethical codes tend to be reactive

Question 49

"School psychologists avoid multiple relationships and conflicts of interest that diminish their professional effectiveness." This statement is an example of a specific principle within which of the broader general principles? A) Principle I Respecting the Dignity and Rights of All Persons B) Principle II Professional Competence and Responsibility C) Principle III Honesty and Integrity in Professional Relationships D) Principle IV Responsibility to Schools, Families, Communities, the Profession, and Society

Answer 49

C) Principle III Honesty and Integrity in Professional Relationships

Question 50

Which of these statements is TRUE? A) Parents may revoke consent for evaluation even after they have signed permission for evaluation B) Every evaluation must include individually administered norm-referenced standardized assessment tools C) According to FERPA, the parent or guardian must specifically indicate assessment results are to be kept confidential D) To maintain confidentiality, once an assessment or evaluation is complete, any test protocols should immediately be destroyed

Answer 50

A) Parents may revoke consent for evaluation even after they have signed permission for evaluation

Question 51

An example of legal, but unethical behavior would be? A) Dating the parent of a student who you work with B) Copying assessment protocols to save money C) Sharing assessment information with the student's teacher D) Playing basketball with a student during a counseling session

Answer 51

A) Dating the parent of a student who you work with

Question 52

Assent refers to... A) Parent giving legal permission for minor child's services or research B) School support or other official educational team giving permission for minor child's services C) Student of legal age giving permission for services or research D) Minor child agreeing to participate in services or research

Answer 52

D) Minor child agreeing to participate in services or research

Question 53

Which of the following is TRUE of learning? A) Learning is relatively permanent B) Learning involves a change in behavior C) Learning occurs through experience D) All of the above

Answer 53

D) all of the above

Question 54

What learning process did B.F. Skinner describe? A) Classical conditioning B) Operant conditioning C) modeling D) observational learning

Answer 54

B) operant conditioning

Question 55

What is a punishment? A. An unpleasant event or stimulus B. Any undesired event or stimulus that weaken or decreases a behavior C. A disagreeable consequence D. Something the individual dislikes

Answer 55

B. Any undesired event or stimulus that weaken or decreases a behavior (?)

Question 56

Which of BF Skinner's schedule of reinforcement is the most difficult to extinguish? (Hint: Gambling utilizes this reinforcement schedule.) A) Variable Interval B) Variable Ratio C) Fixed Interval D) Fixed Ratio

Answer 56

B) Variable Ratio

Question 57

What is Pavlov's Classical Conditioning? A) The process by which a neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus B) A form of learning in which a voluntary response is strengthened or weakened by its association with positive or negative consequences C) Correct responses after trial and errors become "stamped in" when receive satisfying effect D) When a conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus, the conditioned response disappears

Answer 57

A) The process by which a neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus

Question 58

Negative reinforcement increases the strength or frequency of a response by ____ A) Increasing B) Decreasing/Removing C) Laughing at D) Ignoring

Answer 58

B) Decreasing/Removing

Question 59

What is a reinforcer? A. Any event that strengthens or increases a response B. Something the individual finds pleasant C. Anything that decreases a response D. An incentive

Answer 59

A. Any event that strengthens or increases a response

Question 60

"Prompting" a student to do his assignment is _________. A. a reinforcer B. not sure; cannot be determined C. a punisher D. extinction

Answer 60

B. not sure; cannot be determined (some kids could find prompting a punisher or a reinforcer)

Question 61

This learning procedure utilizes reinforcement to guide a response in closer and closer approximations to a desired behavior: A. Shaping B. Observational learning C. Partial reinforcement D. Conditioning

Answer 61

A. Shaping

Question 62

What is the most important principle f Vygotsky's Theory of Social Cognitive Development? A. Individuals are more likely to adopt a modeled behavior if it results in outcomes they value. B. Activities should exploit the learner's prior experience and knowledge. C. Full cognitive development requires social interaction D. Advance organizers help link prior knowledge. E. Instructional events and corresponding cognitive processes can serve as the basis for designing instruction and selecting appropriate media

Answer 62

C. Full cognitive development requires social interaction (?)

Question 63

As to the distinctions between "criterion-referenced" and "norm-referenced" testes, which one of the following statements is NOT true? A. The purpose of a criterion-referenced test is to determine whether a student has achieved specific skills or concepts B. Only norm-referenced tests can discriminate between high and low achievers C. A criterion-referenced test can help find out how much a student know before and after instruction/intervention D. A norm-referenced test is used to rank each student with respect to the achievement of others

Answer 63

B) Only norm-referenced tests can discriminate between high and low achievers (A=true; C=true-ish; B= too limiting, therefore it cannot be true)

Question 64

Which one of the following is NOT in Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory (a triadic reciprocality)? A. personal factors B. behavioral factors C. environmental factors D. chronological (time) factor

Answer 64

D. Chronological (time) factor

Question 65

"Trial and Error Learning" is coined by which theorist? A. BF Skinner B. Thorndike C. Vygotsky D. Pavlov E. Howard Fan

Answer 65

B. Thorndike

Question 66

The alternate form method of estimating test reliability, as contrasted to the test-retest method, tends to lesson the influence of A. memory and practice effects b. content sampling c. lack of temporal stability d. speededness

Answer 66

A. memory and practice effects

Question 67

According to Bronfenbrenner's Bio-ecological Systems Theory, the micro-system is: A. uni-directional B. including the interaction between the child's teachers and parents C. the closest layer contains the structures with which the child has direct interactions. D. that the child passively impacted by the surround structure

Answer 67

C. The closest layer contains the structures with which the child has direct interactions

Question 68

the role of the learner in a Constructivist lesson is A. to follow the instruction given by the teacher B. To work individually on all assignments C. To abide the parameters enforced by the teacher D. to combine previous experiences with new ones

Answer 68

D. to combine previous experiences with new ones

Question 69

The major purpose of Aptitude-by-Treatment Interaction (ATI) is to ________ A. Provide individualized instruction B. Qualify a student for special education C. Do effective progress monitoring D. Apply patterns of strengths and weakness (PSW) for SLD identification

Answer 69

A. Provide individualized instruction

Question 70

Analyze the following lesson plan and determine the Constructivist faults. Topic: Becoming a World Power Objective: SWBAT analyze and explain why the US used diplomacy to achieve its economic objectives in Asia. Method/Procedure: Teacher will introduce and present notes on the Conflict in the Philippines; Teacher will have students use those notes to compare a graphic organizer on the cause and effects of the war. Evaluation: Classwork; Participation A) Topic B) Objective C) Method/Procedure D) Evaluation

Answer 70

C) Method/Procedure (How the knowledge is gained)

Question 71

The _________ approach refers to selecting parts of different tests to create a customized assessment.

Answer 71

Cross-battery

Question 72

We learned a number of theories of intelligence earlier in the semester. The theory of fluid and crystallized intelligence is based on the work from _________.

Answer 72

Cattell and Horn

Question 73

We learn many complex skills through observing others' behavior (e.g., how to use a variety of silverware with which we may be unfamiliar); this is called: A. Problem Solving B. Classic Conditioning C. Observational Learning D. Operant Conditioning

Answer 73

C. Observational Learning

Question 74

The suggestion that the capacity to imitate others may be innate comes, in part, from: A. The discovery of reflective neurons B. Nature where we see mother animals teaching their young how to hunt C. Genetic studies on heredity D. Bandura's research using the Bobo doll

Answer 74

D. Bandura's research using the Bobo doll

Question 75

Jane has learned to feed herself with a spoon. When her mother gives her a fork, she immediately begins to feed herself. According to Piaget, Jane has _______ the fork into her schema for utensils. A. Accommodated B. Appropriated C. Assimilated D. Initiated

Answer 75

C. Assimilated (Assimilated-new knowledge; Accommodation-reorganizing information)

Question 76

Piaget believed that children in the preoperational stage have difficulty taking the perspective of another person. This is known as: A. Reversibility B. Egocentrism C. Metacognition D. Constructivism

Answer 76

B. Egocentrism

Question 77

What could be a major problem of applying local norms for RtI decision making? A. Local norm(s) are usually not sensitive to students' RtI progress. B. Local norm(s) are hard to be obtained in a universal screening process. C. A student may be "failing" in one school.district but doing "well" in another (i.e., inconsistence problem)

Answer 77

D. A student may be "failing" in one school district but doing "well" in another (i.e., inconsistence problem)

Question 78

In statistics, what is a "central tendency"? A. The tendency of scores to deviate from the mean B. The tendency of scores to fluctuate from the mean C. The tendency of scores to represent an entire distribution D. The tendency of scores to cluster around some central value

Answer 78

D. The tendency of scores to cluster around some central value

Question 79

A statistic that enables an examiner to establish confidence limits for the true scores of examinees having a given score is the _______________. A. mode B. standard error of measurement C. validity coefficient D. Kuder-Richardson predictive index

Answer 79

B. Standard error of measurement

Question 80

A schema is a _________. A. category of knowledge that allows us to interpret and understand the world B. Process of taking in new information C. Process of balancing old knowledge and new information D. Child Psychologist

Answer 80

A. Category of knowledge that allows us to interpret and understand the world

Question 81

__________ has a stand score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. A. Z score B. T score C. F score D. Raw score

Answer 81

B. T score

Question 82

_______ means "comparing a set of obtained scores to on'es own performance levels." A. Inter-individual analysis B. Intra-individual analysis C. Functional Analysis D. Micro-Analysis

Answer 82

B. Intra-individual analysis (intra-w/in self; inter-w/in group)

Question 83

_________ is a measure of agreement between two raters, coders, or observers. A. Alternate-Form Reliability B. Internal Consistency Reliability C. Inter-Rater Reliability D. Face Reliability

Answer 83

C. Inter-Rater Reliability

Question 84

Which of the following is n example of Criterion-referenced assessment A. a driving test B. the SAT/ACT C. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) D. Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Answer 84

A. A driving test

Question 85

Who first discovered a single "g" factor of general intelligence? A. Alfred Binet B. Charles Spearman C. David Wechsler D. Howard Fan

Answer 85

B. Charles Spearman

Question 86

When test scores are normally distributed around the average score, it means that A. Most people score in the average range and few people score very high or very low B. There are qual number of low, average, and high scores C. Scores obtained on repeated testing are fairly consistent D. The test is a good measure of the trait that it is supposed to be measuring

Answer 86

A. Most people score in the average range and few people score very high or very low

Question 87

The extent to which a test produces consistent results is referred to as: A. Validity B. Reliability C. Standardization D. Norm-referencing

Answer 87

B. Reliability

Question 88

If test scores are positively skewed, how would one create a better symmetrical distribution? A. By deleting some tough questions and substituting them with easier ones. B. By increasing criteria for selecting who takes the test C. By decreasing criteria for selecting who takes the test D. By replacing some easier questions with harder ones

Answer 88

A. By deleting some tough questions and substituting them with easier ones

Question 89

If you were working in a big company (e.g., Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, HP)and you have a chance to choose one of the following option for your salary adjustment; which one may you give the highest outcome? (Hint: A CEO usually has a very high salary) A. Median B. Mean C. Mode

Answer 89

B. Mean

Question 90

What percentage of IQ scores fall between 1 SD of the mean on a normal curve? A. 50% B. 65% C. 68% D. 95%

Answer 90

C. 68%

Question 91

What is Type I Error in statistics? A. The ability of a test to produce similar results over time B. A test's inability to measure what its purpose is to measure C. Stating something is false, but it is really true (accepting a null hypothesis) D. When you say something is true but it is not (rejecting the null hypothesis)

Answer 91

D. When you say something is true but it is not (rejecting the null hypothesis)

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What is the standard deviation? A. Measure of how much scores vary or deviate from the mean B. Measure of a single value as representative of an entire distribution C. Difference on distance between the highest and lowest scores in a set D. Middle point in a set of scores arranged in order of magnitude

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A measure of how much scores vary or deviate from the mean