Practice Multiple Choice Questions - Psychological testing Flashcards
Psychological tests are
A more relevant to psychological theory than practice
B more relevant to psychological practice than theory
C important tools for psychological research
D rarely used in research settings
C important tools for psychological research
2 The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) was designed to
A screen soldiers during the Second World War
B discriminate between normal adults and patient groups with particular diagnoses
C assess personality in normal adults
D assess Multiphasic Personality Disorder
B discriminate between normal adults and patient groups with particular diagnoses
3 Psychological tests are objective because
A they are scored in a simple, straightforward manner
B scoring is heavily dependent on the judgment of the scorer
C different scorers are likely to produce the same test score from the same test
performance
D they are based on responses to ambiguous stimuli
D item response theory suggests that many items should be used
C different scorers are likely to produce the same test score from the same test
performance
4 A psychological test is
A a measure of personality or ability
B an objective procedure for sampling and quantifying human behaviour
C a set of questions or items whose answers can be tallied to yield a total score
D a method of tapping into someone’s unconscious
B an objective procedure for sampling and quantifying human behaviour
5. Psychological tests are used to A promote self-understanding B help make decisions about people C measure psychological constructs D all of the above
D all of the above
- Psychometric properties of a psychological test refer to
A the criteria that a test needs to meet to be a useful device
B the costs of the test
C the number of items in the test
D the time it takes to complete the test
A the criteria that a test needs to meet to be a useful device
- Psychological tests are usually composed of a large number of items because
A any one item is usually influenced by a host of factors apart from the psychological
construct of interest
B it is better to measure many traits rather than just a few
C total scores need to be calculated from the sum of raw scores
D item response theory suggests that many items should be used
A any one item is usually influenced by a host of factors apart from the psychological
construct of interest
- A psychological test can become obsolete when
A psychological theory develops to render the basis of the test obsolete
B society changes to render the content of items less appropriate
C society changes to render the tests norms obsolete
D all of the above
D all of the above
9. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a subprocess of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ A psychological testing; observation B psychological testing; interviewing C interviewing; psychological assessment D psychological assessment; observation
C interviewing; psychological assessment
10. Which of the following is not usually used in psychological assessment? A observation B psychological testing C interviewing D counselling
D counselling
- In Australia and overseas, test publishers usually require test purchasers to register before
they are allowed to buy psychological tests. This is to ensure that
A they can afford to pay for the tests
B the test purchasers do not have a criminal record
C confidential test materials are supplied only to professionals who are appropriately
trained and qualified
D the tests are supplied only to professionals who are ethical
C confidential test materials are supplied only to professionals who are appropriately
trained and qualified
- Results for a client on a psychological test
A should not be interpreted by a computer
B should be interpreted by a computer
C should be interpreted in isolation
D should not be interpreted in isolation
D should not be interpreted in isolation
13. A psychological report should A directly and adequately answer the referral question B be at least ten pages long C use jargon D be read only by the client
A directly and adequately answer the referral question
- If a psychologist violates the ethical principles of the Australian Psychological Society, they
A may be deregistered by the registration board
B will be fined by the Australian Psychological Society
C will be prosecuted in a court of law
D may be prosecuted by the Australian Psychological Society
A may be deregistered by the registration board
- The impact of culture on a test
A is limited to the language of the test items
B goes beyond the language of the test items
C is only limited to intelligence tests
D is only limited to personality tests
B goes beyond the language of the test items
- Psychological tests are better than other means of psychological assessment because they
A are cheaper
B have norms for comparison purpose
C have face validity
D are suitable for measuring all psychological constructs
B have norms for comparison purpose
17. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale–Fourth Edition is an example of a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ test A individual-administered B group-administered C computer-administered D criterion-referenced
A individual-administered
18. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory–Second Edition is an example of a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ test A criterion-referenced B performance C self-report D self-scoring
C self-report
- The code of ethics of the Australian Psychological Society is based on the principles of
A respects for the rights and dignity of people and peoples, propriety and integrity
B respects for the rights and dignity of people and peoples, propriety and education
C discipline, propriety and integrity
D discipline, education and integrity
A respects for the rights and dignity of people and peoples, propriety and integrity
- Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A psychological tests can be modified to accommodate the differently abled when the
changes are not central to the construct being assessed
B modifying a psychological test to accommodate the differently abled is not dependent
on the purpose of the test
C standardised psychological test materials should not be changed to accommodate the
differently abled
D psychologists should not use their creativity when modifying a psychological test to
accommodate the differently abled
A psychological tests can be modified to accommodate the differently abled when the
changes are not central to the construct being assessed
- A culture-fair psychological test
A is the same as a culture-free test
B has not been developed
C is not systematically affected by differences in the cultural background of the test takers
D is systematically affected by differences in the cultural background of the test takers
C is not systematically affected by differences in the cultural background of the test takers
- A negative sign in front of a z score
A indicates that the mean of the raw scores of the reference sample is below the raw
score from which it was calculated
B means that the distribution of scores in the reference sample is skewed
C indicates that the raw score from which it was calculated is below the mean of the
reference sample
D is not possible: all z scores must be positive
C indicates that the raw score from which it was calculated is below the mean of the
reference sample
- If a z score is provided for a distribution that is normal or close to it
A the percentage of cases above the z score can be determined
B the percentage of cases below the z score can be determined
C the percentage of cases between the man and the z score can be determined
D all of the above
D all of the above
- Item scores on a psychological test
A can only be 1 or 0
B cannot be calculated for every person taking the test
C are obtained by applying a consistent rule
D none of the above
C are obtained by applying a consistent rule
- A norm-referenced test
A uses the test itself as the standard to interpret an individual score
B uses the scores of a representative sample to interpret an individual score
C uses people’s normal understanding of response to the test to interpret an individual
score
D is rarely used in psychological assessment
B uses the scores of a representative sample to interpret an individual score
- A linear transformation of test scores
A maintains the distances among raw scores
B increases the distances among raw scores in proportion to their magnitude
C can only increase test scores
D provides no simple relationship between original and transformed scores
A maintains the distances among raw scores
- The z score
A is a widely used transformation in psychological testing
B is a linear transformation of the original score
C depends on the mean and standard deviation of the reference sample
D all the above
D all the above
- That average IQ is 100
A is inherent in the theory of intelligence
B is entirely arbitrary
C is based on a convention established in the eighteenth century
D results from its origin in the country developing the metric system
B is entirely arbitrary
- A percentile score
A expresses a raw score in terms of the percentage of cases that lie below it
B expresses the raw score in terms of the percentage of items correct
C expresses a raw score in terms of the percentage of such scores in a distribution
D expresses a raw score in terms of a linear transformation of scores in the distribution
A expresses a raw score in terms of the percentage of cases that lie below it
- A psychological test can be thought of as
A a sample of items relevant to the construct of interest
B the population of all possible items relevant to the construct of interest
C a sample of items, only some of which are relevant to the construct of interest
D a sample of items from an unspecified population of items
A a sample of items relevant to the construct of interest
31. If the observed score on a test varies over a wide range on repeated testing, the test is said to be A unreliable for that purpose B unlikely to be dependable C to involve a large error component D all of the above
D all of the above
- Whether or not a test reflects a single dimension
A can only be estimated using Cronbach’s alpha
B is best examined using confirmatory factor analysis
C is seldom a meaningful question
D is another way of asking about test unreliability
B is best examined using confirmatory factor analysis
- Test-retest reliability
A is another way of determining the internal consistency of a test
B depends on obtaining scores at two or more points in time
C is now an obsolete way of determining reliability given modern computing power
D has little value because of the practice effect
B depends on obtaining scores at two or more points in time
- Inter-rater reliability
A is concerned with judges with similar expertise making the same decisions about those
being judged
B is an alternative to internal consistency reliability
C is an alternative to test-retest reliability
D is seldom of interest in assessment situations
A is concerned with judges with similar expertise making the same decisions about those
being judged
- According to Classical Test Theory, a person’s ‘true score’ on a test
A can vary within a range of possible values
B is the hypothetical mean score across all possible samples of relevant items
C is an actual value
D is the standard deviation across all possible samples of relevant items
B is the hypothetical mean score across all possible samples of relevant items
- Establishing that a test has high internal consistency for a particular purpose
A is sufficient for confident use of the test for that purpose
B is the beginning of further exploration of test meaning
C Is the seal of approval required for publication of the test
D is the end point of test development
B is the beginning of further exploration of test meaning
- Computing coefficient alpha requires knowledge of
A the number of test items
B the variance of each of the items
C the variance of total score on the test
D all of the above
D all of the above
- Test-retest reliability might be found to be low
A because the construct being measured varies from time to time
B because the ratio of true score to error score variance is high
C because different measures of the same construct have been employed
D all of the above
A because the construct being measured varies from time to time
- Poor reliability of one or both measures being correlated can
A reduce the magnitude of the observed correlation between them
B reduce the magnitude of the true correlation between them
C increase the magnitude of the true correlation between them
D have no effect on the observed correlation between them
A reduce the magnitude of the observed correlation between them
- The validity of a test depends on
A a rational analysis of the content of the test
B empirical demonstration that the test is useful for particular purposes
C consideration of relevant theory
D all of the above
D all of the above
- Construct validity of a test
A involves study of the implications of psychological theory
B involves constructing the validity of the test on the basis of findings reported in the
literature
C requires the predictive validity of the test to be already known
D can be done without empirical investigation
A involves study of the implications of psychological theory
- Predictive validity of a test involves
A regression of criterion measure on test score
B correlation of the test score with a measure of another construct
C covariance adjustment of the test score
D none of the above
A regression of criterion measure on test score
- The slope of the linear regression of Y on X tells us
A how much Y changes per unit change in X
B how much X changes per unit change in Y
C how large a change in X is possible
D how large a change in Y is possible
A how much Y changes per unit change in X
- Test validity is established
A when a test is first developed and no further investigation of the question is needed
B in a particular setting and can then be generalised to all settings without further
empirical work
C conditionally and can be called into question as research with it accumulates
D by committees of experts such as the American Psychological Association
C conditionally and can be called into question as research with it accumulates
45. Constructs in psychology are A discovered in the course of psychological research B made up by theorists C features of the person’s biology D both A and C
B made up by theorists
46. An index of correlation A takes a value between +1.0 and –1.0 B has as its square the amount of variance common to the variables correlated C can take a value of zero D all of the above
D all of the above
47. In terms of decision theory, when the test score predicts the person has the characteristic in question and this is the case, we have A a false positive B a valid positive C a valid negative D a false negative
B a valid positive
- In terms of decision theory, false negatives and false positives
A are of equal importance
B may differ in importance depending on context
C are assumed to be of negligible importance
D are equal to the sum of valid positives and valid negatives
B may differ in importance depending on context
- A test that purports to assess depression and anxiety only should
A show a good fit to a two-factor model in a confirmatory factor analysis
B show two factors in an exploratory factor analysis
C show at least two factors in an exploratory factor analysis
D both A and B
D both A and B
- Test development is best approached as
A an intuitive exercise relying on one’s creative inspiration
B a planned exercise calling for clear specification of requirements at each stage
C a trial and error exercise in which a heuristic approach is vital
D a textbook exercise in which one follows the rules
B a planned exercise calling for clear specification of requirements at each stage
- The guessing parameter associated with an item characteristic curve is estimated from
A the position on the X axis at which the curve is located
B the height on the Y axis at which the curve originates
C the slope of the curve
D none of the above
B the height on the Y axis at which the curve originates
- Difficulties with item wording in a psychological test are best revealed by
A giving the items to a panel of experts
B pilot testing with participants similar to those with whom the test is to be used
C trying the items on psychologist colleagues
D careful review by a person outside the field
B pilot testing with participants similar to those with whom the test is to be used
53. Norms for psychological tests are often presented as A percentile equivalents B probits C raw score totals D none of the above
A percentile equivalents
- A test manual
A is required to explain how a test is administered and scored
B provides technical information about the test including (where relevant) test norms
C outlines the theoretical or conceptual background to the test
D all the above
D all the above
- Differential item functioning refers to
A differences in wording of items
B differences in parameters of item characteristic curves for different groups
C differences in the samples used to estimate parameters
D all of the above
B differences in parameters of item characteristic curves for different groups
- Alfred Binet’s major contribution to the area of intelligence assessment was
A assessing complex behaviours rather than narrow reaction times
B devising the first practical test of intelligence
C constructing a taxonomy of mental deficiency
D linking motor speed to intelligence
A assessing complex behaviours rather than narrow reaction times
- Who defined intelligence as ‘the aggregate or global capacity of the individual to act
purposely, to think rationally and to deal effectively with his environment’?
A Binet
B Spearman
C Terman
D Wechsler
D Wechsler
- Which is not considered a ‘psychometric’ theory of intelligence?
A Spearman’s ‘g’ model
B Thurstone’s primary mental abilities model
C Cattell-Horn-Carroll’s (CHC) model
D Gardner’s multiple intelligences model
D Gardner’s multiple intelligences model
- The interpersonal circumplex is
A the dysfunctional complex that can surround an interpersonal relationship
B a way of describing relationships using the geometry of a circle
C the complex of relationships that underlie any interpersonal interaction
D none of the above
B a way of describing relationships using the geometry of a circle
- According to Eysenck, the basic dimensions of personality are
A extraversion, neuroticism and psychoticism
B impulsivity, sociability and neuroticism
C extraversion, impulsivity and psychoticism
D hysteria, anxiety and depression
A extraversion, neuroticism and psychoticism
- Mischel’s ‘person variables’ are
A expressions of motivational forces
B trait-like characteristics of individuals
C unchanging features of human behaviour
D shaped by experience and cognitive processing
D shaped by experience and cognitive processing
62. Self-efficacy involves A expectancies about the outcome of actions B beliefs about performance C expectancies about self-reinforcements D all of the above
B beliefs about performance
- The clinical interview is a useful psychological assessment technique for psychologists who
work in a mental health setting because
A a lot of information about the client can be collected very quickly
B it is more accurate than other psychological assessment techniques
C it is more valid than other psychological assessment techniques
D it enables psychologists to elicit information that is not readily available from the
client’s record or file
D it enables psychologists to elicit information that is not readily available from the
client’s record or file
64. Which of the following is not a function of the clinical interview? A identifying malingerers B providing information C verifying information D establishing rapport
A identifying malingerers
- One of the limitations of the WAIS–IV is
A the price of the test
B the time it takes to administer the test
C the theory of intelligence from which it was developed
D its low criterion-related validity
B the time it takes to administer the test
- The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale
A is a 20-item screening self-report instrument
B contains questions to screen for alcoholism
C contains questions relating to anxiety and depression
D is not commonly used in Australia
C contains questions relating to anxiety and depression
- Which of the following statements has been used to support the validity of the Depression
Anxiety Stress Scales?
A clinical psychologists report it is useful
B it has a very high coefficient alpha
C there are high correlations between Depression Anxiety Stress Scales and the Beck
Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory
D it has a high inter-rater agreement
C there are high correlations between Depression Anxiety Stress Scales and the Beck
- The two main types of job performance are
A input of the worker and input of the technology
B working and doing
C supervisor observations and peer observations
D task performance and contextual performance
D task performance and contextual performance
69. Which of the following is not covered by EEO legislation? A marital status B religion C trade union membership D education
D education
- Which of the following is a true statement?
A satisfied workers are more productive
B dissatisfied workers are more likely to quit
C job satisfaction is primarily the study of individual differences
D working conditions are the main source of job dissatisfaction
B dissatisfied workers are more likely to quit
71. Personnel selection is basically the study of A individual differences B human cognitive abilities C general mental ability D personality
A individual differences
- Work sample tests
A are specifically designed hands-on simulations of the main tasks to be performed in a
particular job
B have moderate predictive validities
C require the job applicant to work through a large sample of tests
D are critically dependent on obtaining a large sample size
A are specifically designed hands-on simulations of the main tasks to be performed in a
particular job
- The Strong Vocational Interest Inventory asks questions mainly about the respondent’s
A personality
B preferred working situation
C interest in occupations, hobbies, school subjects, and types of people
D educational achievement
C interest in occupations, hobbies, school subjects, and types of people
- The main symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are
A memory and learning difficulties, disorientation and loss of consciousness
B memory and learning difficulties, disorientation and problems with abstract thinking
C disorientation, loss of sensation and problems with abstract thinking
D loss of consciousness, loss of sensation and problems with abstract thinking
B memory and learning difficulties, disorientation and problems with abstract thinking
75. The Glasgow Coma Scale is usually associated with A closed head injury B open head injury C symptomatic epilepsy D idiopathic epilepsy
A closed head injury
- A neuropsychological assessment is usually conducted to
A decide if a patient should be admitted to the hospital
B guide medication prescription
C help decide whether an MRI should be conducted
D provide a comprehensive description of neuropsychological functions
D provide a comprehensive description of neuropsychological functions
- Which of the following is a fixed neuropsychological battery?
A Wechsler Memory Scale–Fourth Edition
B Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale–Fourth Edition
C Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery
D Boston Aphasia Battery
C Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery
- Human attention is not a unitary construct and is considered to comprise
A focused attention, selective attention and executive attention
B attention span, focused attention and selective attention
C attention span, selective attention and executive attention
D focused attention, attention span and immediate attention
B attention span, focused attention and selective attention
- Forensic assessment is considered different from therapeutic assessment because
A the validity of the tests used is different
B the purpose of assessment is different
C the tests used for assessment are different
D the time required to conduct assessment is different
B the purpose of assessment is different
- According to Heilbrun, Roger and Otto, the three types of assessment instruments used in
forensic assessment are
A intelligence, personality and neuropsychological
B forensic, forensically relevant and experimental
C forensic, forensically relevant and clinical
D clinical, experimental and forensic
C forensic, forensically relevant and clinical
- In Australia, determination of competency to stand trial is usually conducted by
A policemen and forensic psychiatrists
B forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists
C general medical practitioners and forensic psychologists
D judges and forensic psychiatrists
B forensic psychologists and forensic psychiatrists
82. The two methods of risk assessment/prediction are A clinical-psychological and actuarial B clinical-psychological and personality C actuarial and neuropsychological D actuarial and personality
A clinical-psychological and actuarial
- The Australian Standards of Practice for Family Assessments and Report covers
A arranging the assessment, conducting assessment, formulating opinions and writing
reports
B arranging the assessment, communicating with parties, conducting assessment and
conducting research
C interacting with the police, conducting assessment, formulating opinions and writing
reports
D interacting with the police, communicating with parties, conducting assessment, and
writing reports
A arranging the assessment, conducting assessment, formulating opinions and writing
reports
- According to Heilbrun, which of the following is not a requirement for selecting psychological
tests to use in a court case?
A to use commercially available tests that are documented in at least two sources
B to use a test that has a standardisation sample with n = 1000
C to make sure the test chosen is applicable or suitable to the person being assessed
D to use a test that is directly relevant to the legal issue involved, or at least use a test
that assesses psychological constructs that are relevant to the legal issue
B to use a test that has a standardisation sample with n = 1000
- High stakes testing is
A testing where the outcome has major consequences for the person taking the test
B testing where the outcome has major consequences for someone
C testing where there are financial consequences
D testing where the stakeholders themselves are involved
B testing where the outcome has major consequences for someone
- Co-norming involves
A using the same sample to norm two related tests at the same time
B is an abbreviation for the term ‘cooperative norming’
C inferring the norms for one test from existing norms for a related test
D an idea that has yet to be empirically tested
A using the same sample to norm two related tests at the same time
87. Achievement tests assess A past learning B future learning potential C need for achievement D innate potential
A past learning
- Formative assessment refers to
A using assessment devices to facilitate learning
B assessment devices used for evaluative purposes
C the sum of the correct answers on a test
D the format of particular test items
A using assessment devices to facilitate learning
- The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is a good example of
A a test designed for preschool children
B an individually administered achievement test
C an individually administered aptitude test
D a formative mode of assessment
C an individually administered aptitude test
90. Admission tests for university entrance are most likely to be successful when they assess A academic ability and motivation B specific aptitudes C social and emotional skills D social disadvantage
A academic ability and motivation
1 One of the major achievements of psychology in the twentieth century was
A the development and application of psychological tests
B the application of tests during the First World War
C the development of the Deviation IQ
D the solution of the mind-body problem
A the development and application of psychological tests
2 Psychological tests are used to A help make decisions about people B promote self-understanding C measure psychological constructs D all of the above
D all of the above
3 Psychological tests are
A more relevant to psychological theory than practice
B more relevant to psychological practice than theory
C important tools for psychological research
D rarely used in research settings
C important tools for psychological research
4 James McKeen Cattell coined the term mental test in which decade? A 1880–1889 B 1890–1899 C 1900–1909 D 1910–1919
B 1890–1899
5 The first intelligence test was developed by A Binet and Simon B Spearman C Stanford and Binet D Terman and Wechsler
A Binet and Simon
6 The first theory of intelligence was developed by A Binet and Simon B Spearman C Stanford and Binet D Terman and Wechsler
B Spearman
7 Evidence of psychological testing can be traced back to
A cavemen challenging each other to lift heavy stones
B selection of candidates for the Roman senate
C public service examinations in ancient China
D Hammurabi’s code of civil law
C public service examinations in ancient China
8 The Army Alpha was
A dependent on the ability to read and write
B a precursor of the Army Beta
C an early index of reliability developed by military psychologists
D the highest grade of achievement on a set of tests developed for the US army
during the First World War
A dependent on the ability to read and write
9 Spearman’s g refers to
A a method of factor analysis devised by Spearman
B Spearman’s theory of intelligence
C a statistic devised by Spearman as an index of intelligence
D the common element in all cognitive tests
D the common element in all cognitive tests
10 Porteus developed an early performance test based on A block design B mazes C non-verbal cues D drawing people
B mazes
11 The Queensland Test was specifically designed by McElwain and Kearney to avoid dependency on A Spearman’s g B motor performance C language of administration D mental age
C language of administration
12 Wechsler based his concept of verbal and performance scales on
A the Army Alpha and Beta
B subscales from the Stanford-Binet test
C the ideas of mental age and chronological age
D Spearman’s theory of intelligence
A the Army Alpha and Beta
13 The Deviation IQ is based on the notion of
A delinquency as a factor affecting the development of intelligence
B mental age versus chronological age
C a z-score
D verbal versus performance scores
C a z-score
14 The first self-report test of personality was developed by A McElwain B Simon C Terman D Woodworth
D Woodworth
15 The MMPI was designed to
A screen soldiers during the Second World War
B discriminate between normals and patient groups with particular diagnoses
C assess personality in normal adults
D assess Multiphasic Personality Disorder
B discriminate between normals and patient groups with particular diagnoses
16 ‘Empirical keying’ refers to
A scoring a test based on its ability to discriminate between certain identifiable
groups of people
B scoring a test based on the theory of what is being measured
C scoring a test using a scoring key made out of cardboard in which small holes
reveal the correct answers
D empirically validating test scores via research
A scoring a test based on its ability to discriminate between certain identifiable
groups of people
17 Objective tests are objective because
A they are scored in a simple, straightforward manner
B scoring is heavily dependent on the judgment of the scorer
C different scorers are likely to produce the same test score from the same test
performance
D they are based on responses to ambiguous stimuli
C different scorers are likely to produce the same test score from the same test
performance
18 Projective tests are not objective because
A they are scored in a simple, straightforward manner
B scoring is heavily dependent on the judgment of the scorer
C different scorers are likely to produce the same test score from the same test
performance
D they are based on responses to ambiguous stimuli
B scoring is heavily dependent on the judgment of the scorer
19 Projective tests originated from
A Freud’s idea that all behaviour was caused by unconscious motivational effects
B Jung’s theory of psychological types
C the attempt to develop tests that did not rely on language
D accidentally spilling ink on a test booklet
A Freud’s idea that all behaviour was caused by unconscious motivational effects
20 The Rorschach ink blot test was originally designed to identify A Freudian unconscious motivations B artistic ability C schizophrenia D Jungian psychological types
D Jungian psychological types
21 Psychological assessment refers to
A mental testing
B testing people using psychological tests
C the high-level reasoning process involved in the application of psychological
procedures
D writing reports based on psychological test scores
C the high-level reasoning process involved in the application of psychological
procedures
22 The psychological testing enterprise began to be questioned on grounds of A privacy B diversity C discrimination D all of the above
D all of the above
23 The dictation test, a key tool in enforcing the White Australia policy, involved
A migrants having to write about 50 words dictated in English
B migrants having to write about 50 words dictated in any prescribed language
C migrants having to read aloud a short passage written in English
D migrants having to read aloud a short passage written in any prescribed language
B migrants having to write about 50 words dictated in any prescribed language
24 The major forms of psychological test, as we know them today, had been developed by A the Second World War B the 1950s C the 1960s D the year 2000
B the 1950s
25 Psychological tests are usually composed of a large number of items because
A any one item is usually influenced by a host of factors apart from the
psychological construct of interest
B it is better to measure many traits rather than just a few
C total scores need to be calculated from the sum of raw scores
D item response theory suggests that many items should be used
A any one item is usually influenced by a host of factors apart from the psychological construct of interest
26 Human judgment is influenced by A personal bias B halo effects C errors of central tendency D all of the above
D all of the above
27 A psychological test is
A a measure of personality or ability
B an objective procedure for sampling and quantifying human behaviour
C a set of questions or items whose answers can be tallied to yield a total score
D a method of tapping into someone’s unconscious
B an objective procedure for sampling and quantifying human behaviour
28 Tests used as a sample of behaviour require
A a large sample of individual items
B an inference from the observed behaviour to the existence of an underlying
disposition
C the direct performance of the behaviour of interest
D the use of multiple symbols
C the direct performance of the behaviour of interest
29 Tests used as a sign of behaviour require
A an inference from the observed behaviour to the existence of an underlying
disposition
B the direct performance of the behaviour of interest
C a large sample of individual items
D the use of multiple symbols
A an inference from the observed behaviour to the existence of an underlying
disposition
30 A psychological test can become obsolete when
A psychological theory develops to render the basis of the test obsolete
B society changes to render the content of items less appropriate
C society changes to render the tests norms obsolete
D all of the above
D all of the above
1 Compared to psychological testing, psychological assessment is usually
A undertaken to answer more complex referral questions
B undertaken in two sessions
C cheaper
D less time consuming
A undertaken to answer more complex referral questions
2 What is psychological assessment primarily used for? A legal decision making B report writing C research D answering referral question(s)
D answering referral question(s)
3 \_\_\_\_\_ is a subprocess of \_\_\_\_\_ A psychological testing; observation B psychological testing; interviewing C interviewing; psychological assessment D psychological assessment; observation
C interviewing; psychological assessment
Psychological tests are better than other means of psychological assessment because
they
A are cheaper
B have norms
C have face validity
D are suitable for measuring all psychological constructs
B have norms
5 Which of the following is not usually used in psychological assessment? A psychological testing B counselling C interviewing D observation
B counselling
6 The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale is an example of a(n) \_\_\_\_\_ test A individual-administered B group-administered C computer-administered D criterion-referenced
A individual-administered
7 The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory – 2 is an example of a \_\_\_\_\_ test A criterion-referenced B performance C self-report D self-scoring
C self-report
8 The Bader Reading and Language Inventory is an example of a \_\_\_\_\_ test A group-administered B computer-administered C norm-referenced D criterion-referenced
D criterion-referenced
9 Psychological testing is \_\_\_\_\_ as part of psychological assessment A rarely used B always used C over-used D used, if appropriate,
D used, if appropriate,
10 Which of the following areas of psychology does not use psychological tests in practice? A forensic B social C educational D clinical
B social
11 Which of the following is usually not included in the test catalogue of a publishing company? A purpose of tests B price of tests C independent reviews of tests D administration time of tests
C independent reviews of tests
12 Which of the following can be used to find out which tests have been published?
A Tests in Print
B test catalogue of Psychological Corporation
C Encyclopaedia Psychologica
D any textbook on psychological testing
A Tests in Print
13 Which of the following statements is correct?
A test developers do not always follow guidelines relating to psychological testing
published by the American Psychological Association
B the Mental Measurements Yearbook reviews both published and unpublished
psychological tests
C test developers always follow guidelines relating to psychological testing
published by the American Psychological Association
D the Mental Measurements Yearbook reviews only unpublished psychological tests
A test developers do not always follow guidelines relating to psychological testing published by the American Psychological Association
14 The Mental Measurements Yearbook provides
A the norms of psychological tests
B the prices of psychological tests
C independent reviews of psychological tests
D the web sites of psychological tests
C independent reviews of psychological tests
15 The Mental Measurements Yearbook is published by the
A Australian Council of Educational Research
B American Psychological Association
C Australian Psychological Society
D Buros Institute of Mental Measurement
D Buros Institute of Mental Measurement
16 In Australia and overseas, test publishers usually require test purchasers to register
before they are allowed to buy psychological tests. This is to ensure that
A they can afford to pay for the tests
B confidential test materials are supplied only to professionals who are appropriately
trained and qualified
C the test purchasers do not have a criminal record
D the tests are supplied only to professionals who are ethical
B confidential test materials are supplied only to professionals who are appropriately
trained and qualified
17 Before administering a psychological test, a psychologist should ensure that
A the test has local norms
B the test does not have any copyright restrictions
C the test has been reviewed in the Mental Measurements Yearbook
D the test is appropriate for use with the particular client in terms of his/her
demographics
D the test is appropriate for use with the particular client in terms of his/her
demographics
18 Failure to ensure that all the materials required for a psychological testing session are in
the test kit and that the test materials are intact can result in
A a waste of time for the psychologist and client
B a shorter testing time
C higher testing fees
D the need to use more tests
A a waste of time for the psychologist and client
19 According to the authors of the textbook
A only novice test users make errors in scoring psychological tests
B only experienced test users make errors in scoring psychological tests
C both novice and experienced test make errors in scoring psychological tests
D none of the above
C both novice and experienced test make errors in scoring psychological tests
20 Results for a client on a psychological test
A should not be interpreted by a computer
B should be interpreted in isolation
C should be interpreted by a computer
D should not be interpreted in isolation
D should not be interpreted in isolation
21 A psychological report should A directly and adequately answer the referral question B be at least 10 pages long C use jargon D be read only by the client
A directly and adequately answer the referral question
22 It is important for a psychologist to maintain a clearly labelled and well-organised
record of cases seen because
A it is a requirement of the Australian Psychological Society
B it is a legal requirement in many countries
C it is a requirement of the medical insurance companies
D none of the above
B it is a legal requirement in many countries
23 The most extensive set of ethical guidelines issued by the Australian Psychological
Society is concerned with
A inappropriate sexual relationships between clients and psychologists
B psychological testing and assessment
C informed consent
D supervision and training of psychologists
B psychological testing and assessment
24 ‘Ethics’ can be defined as the formulation of principles to A reduce inappropriate behaviour B punish inappropriate behaviour C reinforce appropriate behaviour D guide behaviour
D guide behaviour
25 If a psychologist is not a member of the Australian Psychological Society, he/she
A can be exempted legally from following the ethical guidelines issued by the
Society
B does not need to follow the ethical guidelines issued by the Society
C is still bound by the ethical guidelines of the Society
D none of the above
C is still bound by the ethical guidelines of the Society
26 If a psychologist violates the ethical principles of the Australian Psychological Society,
he/she
A may be deregistered by the registration board
B will be fined by the Australian Psychological Society
C will be prosecuted in a court of law
D may be prosecuted by the Australian Psychological Society
A may be deregistered by the registration board
27 Which of the following statements is correct?
A ethics is the same as morality
B unlike laws, codes of ethics are readily amended
C ethics is something that cannot be taught
D psychologists who are not members of the Australian Psychological Society are
not bound by its code of ethics
B unlike laws, codes of ethics are readily amended
28 The code of ethics of the Australian Psychological Society is based on the principles of
A responsibility, competence, and propriety
B responsibility, competence, and education
C responsibility, propriety, and education
D propriety, education, and discipline
A responsibility, competence, and propriety
29 At the Royal Commission into Deep Sleep Therapy, the use of psychological tests by
the psychologist involved was criticised because
A the tests were too expensive
B the tests used were not developed in Australia
C the tests used were not developed to diagnose improvements in psychiatric
conditions
D none of the above
C the tests used were not developed to diagnose improvements in psychiatric
conditions
30 According to the textbook, the Psychologists Registration Board of New South Wales
was established
A before the Royal Commission into Deep Sleep Therapy
B at about the same time as the Royal Commission into Deep Sleep Therapy
C after the Royal Commission into Deep Sleep Therapy
D at about the same time as the establishment of the Australian Psychological
Society
C after the Royal Commission into Deep Sleep Therapy
