PRACTICE TEST 1 (Sikolohistang Pilipino Study Guide) Flashcards

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Which of the following levels of measurement is known as equal-unit scale?
A.Nominal scale
B.Ordinal scale
C.Interval scale
D.Ratio scale
E.Weighing scale

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E.

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Gold is an ESL student. He was referred to a school testing center to identify his grade level at school. Which
of the following developmental norms measures grade level?
A. Theory-Based Ordinal Scale
B. Mental Age Scores
C.Grade Equivalent Scores
D.Ordinal Scale Based on Behavioral Sequence
E. Providence Birth-to- Three Developmental Profile

A

C

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Cheriza has difficulty in communication. Her teacher would like to find out if her age is according to the
intervention program given to her. Which of the following developmental norms measures age level?
A. Theory-Based Ordinal Scale
B. Mental Age Scores
C.Grade Equivalent Scores
D.Ordinal Scale Based on Behavioral Sequence
E. Providence Birth-to- Three Developmental Profile

A

B.

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If the objective of the test is to measure the arithmetic skills of the middle school students, the test should be
administered from the population of Grades 6 to 7. Which of the following is applicable?
Within-Group Norm
B.Normative Sample
C. Standardized Sample
D.Reference Group
E.Convenience Norm

A

B.

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which of the following is represented by single points rather than column?
A.Histogram
B. Frequency polygon
C.Frequency distribution
D.Standard Deviation
E. Raw scores

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B.

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It is also known as item characteristics curve.
A. Item response function
B. Item response theory
C. Item characteristics curve
D. Standard error of difference
E.Raw scores

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C.

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Which of the following type of validity determines if the test results are compatible with what is already
known?
A.
Construct validity
B.
Concurrent validity
C. Face validity
D
Content validity
E.
Criterion-related validity

A

A.

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In the guidelines for interpreting validity coefficients, if the validity coefficient value is .21-35, the interpretation
is
A.
Very beneficial
B. Likely to be useful
C.
Depends on circumstances
D
Unlikely to be useful
E. Average

A

B.

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In the guidelines for interpreting validity coefficients, if the validity coefficient value is .11-20, the inter-
pretation is
A.
Very beneficial
B.
Likely to be useful
C. Depends on circumstances
D.
Unlikely to be useful
E.
Average

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C.

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Which of the following types of construct indicator refers to the effect of construct?
A. Content analysis
B
Correlation coefficient
C.
Theoretical construct
D. Formative indicator
E.
Reflective indicator

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E.

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Which of the following types of construct indicator refers to the cause of construct?
A.
Content analysis
B.
Correlation coefficient
C.
Theoretical construct
D. Formative indicator
E. Reflective indicator

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D.

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Mrs. Kusano, a college professor would like to assess her students’ academic strengths and weaknesses. Which
of the following test do you think she should administer?
A. Achievement test
B.
Ability test
C.
Aptitude test
D. Psychological test
E.
Personality test

A

A.

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Which of the following is a form of intelligence test or cognitive test?
A. Achievement test
B. Ability test
C. Aptitude test
D. Psychological test
E. Personality test

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C.

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The Strong Interest Inventory is an example of which type of standardized test?
A.Attitude test
B.Achievement test
C. Diagnostic test
D.Ability test
E.Aptitude test

A

A.

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  1. Which of the following form of alternative-response items that provides nominal data?
    A. Binary choice item
    B.
    Checklist
    C.
    Multiple choice item
    D.
    Matching type
    E.
    Sentence completion items
A

B.

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Elize administered a true or false test. What is the approximate time per item required for true/false items?
A. 2-4 minutes
B. 2-5 minutes
C. 70-90 seconds
D. 40-60 seconds
E. 20-30 seconds

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E.

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If the person is a 16 year old, mildly disturbed individual with an average IQ and finished grade 8, which of the
following approximate time is allowed in MMPI_2?
A.
30 minutes
B.
60 minutes
C.
70 minutes
D.
80 minutes
E.
90 minutes

A

E.

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Felix lent his pen to his seatmate because his pen does not have an ink. After one hour, his classmate apologized
to him because he lost the pen. Felix reacted immaturely by throwing the bag of his classmate in the trash.
Which of the following subscale of MMPI do you think his behavior is identified?
A. Hypochondriasis
B. Depression
C.
Hysteria
D
Psychopathic deviant
E
Paranoia

A

C.

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Which of the following is the primary task of a psychometrician?
A. a psychometrician is responsible for the security of the test materials.
B.
a psychometrician is responsible for the implementation of the test recommendations.
C.
a psychometrician is responsible for the design of the intervention for clients.
D. a psychometrician is responsible for the evaluation of test results.
E.
a psychometrician is responsible for the clerical and technical aspects of testing.

A

E.

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Which of the following is timed test?
A
Comprehension
B. Digit span
C.
Vocabulary
D
Matrix reasoning
E. Mazes

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E.

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Which of the following is the reason why it is difficult to establish the validity of the test?
A. The concept of psychological variables are difficult to identify.
B.
The concept of psychological variables are difficult to measure.
C. The concept of psychological variables are usually abstract.
D.
The concept of psychological variables are not exact.
E. The concept of psychological variables lapse.

A

C.

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Which of the following is the purpose of reliability?
A.To estimate the degree of variance caused by error.
B. To estimate the degree of variance of the variables.
C.To estimate the degree of variance caused of the scores.
D.To estimate the degree of variance according to its consistency.
E. To estimate the degree of variance of its concepts.

A

A.

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The test-retest variable is a preferred method if the variable being measured is
A.
Consistent
B. Appropriate
C.
Relatively stable
D.
Congruent
E. Fit

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C.

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Which of the following is the advantage of alternate forms?
A. You have the chance to observe the progress of an individual by administering the different forms on a
separate time.
B.
You have the chance to meet again the participants by administering the different forms on separate time.
C
You have the chance to change the test by administering the different forms on separate time.
D.
You have the chance to revise the test by administering the different forms on separate time
E.
You have the chance to correct the mistakes of the test by administering the different forms on separate
time.

A

A.

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In the legal setting, the prosecuting attorney needs the assistance of a psychologist. Which of the following is
the role of the psychologist?
A. The psychologist evaluate the competency of the accused person
B.
The psychologist provides assistance in jury selection.
C.
The psychologist documents brain damage.
D.
The psychologist helps in planning a rehabilitation program.
E.
The psychologist helps to determine the type of confinement for the accused person.

A

A.

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Which of the following is the goal of diagnostic interview?
A. To develop a specific diagnosis.
B.
To explain a specific diagnosis.
C.
To predict a specific diagnosis.

A

A.

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Which of the following recording system is highly focused on specific behavior?
A. Narrative recording
B
Interval recording
C. Event recording
D
Ratings recording
E. Behavioral recording

A

B.

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If you would like to examine the social skills of an individual, which of the following assessment materials is
appropriate?
A.
Conflict resolution inventory
B.
Relationship attribution measure
C
Cognitive error questionnaire
D.
Social avoidance and distress scale
E.
Cognitive bias questionnaire

A

A.

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29
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In the WAIS-III and WISC-III, If an individual verbal scales are significantly higher than the performance
scale, which of the following is the interpretation?
A. It shows average achievement.
B. It manifest good visual-motor integration
C. There is a tendency of overachieving.
D
There is a tendency of poor conversation.
E. It shows motivation in practical tasks.

A

C.

30
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If a junior high school student has a low score on Wechsler Arithmetic subtest, which of the following is the
interpretation?
A.
The student has a poor concentration.
B. The student has a poor vocabulary.
C. The student has a poor verbal intelligence.
D. The student has a poor language development.
E. The student has a poor concept formation.

A

A.

31
Q

Your supervising psychologist assigned you to administer a series of test in an individual to assess if he is fit to
work overseas. He instructed you to administer SB-5, BPI, EPPS and TAT. After administration, you have to
prepare a psychological report, which he will check, and sign afterwards. What is wrong in this situation?
A.
Nothing, and as a psychometrician I should follow the instruction of my supervising psychologist
B.
By signing the report, the psychologist is taking all the credit of my work
C.
I am not licensed to make a psychological report
D.
I cannot administer and interpret TAT
E.
- SB-5 is not appropriate test based on the age of the client

A

D.

32
Q

A schoolmate messaged you on Facebook to ask if you can give her a sample of the psychological report that you
made in the clinic where you are working. As a psychometrician, what should you do?
A. Give her only a copy of the one you made in the clinic since it’s your work, therefore no need to ask
permission to someone else
B.
Give a copy of the report prepared by the psychologist since the latter is more experienced and better in
making one
C. Ask her reason first and evaluate if it is valid and reasonable to provide her a copy
D.
Change the name of the client and replace other information that may reveal his/her identity before you
send it to your schoolmate
E. Refuse as it is confidential information

A

E.

33
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You were asked to administer a test on a child who is thought to have an Intellectual Disability using WISC-
I. The results reveal the child is below average. What is the best way to help the child as a psychometrician?
A. Write in your report the scores of the test obtained by the client
B. Recommend a program available in your clinic to help the child
C. Recommend a psychologist to help the child
D.
Be skeptical about the results of the test
E. Recommend that the child be transferred to a class that is appropriate to his mental capacity

A

D.

34
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Your friend who works in the HR Department, asked you if you have a copy of tests in the clinic that she can
borrow to assess applicants in the company. What should you do?
A. Help your friend choose the appropriate test she can use so she can screen applicants properly
B. Ask permission first from the clinic if she can borrow the test
C. Explain to your friend that she is not qualified to administer such tests
D.
Train your friend how to administer such tests so that she can use it in the screening process
E
Tell your friend you are not allowed to lend those tests but you can help her in purchasing them

A

C.

35
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Which of the following circumstances are exceptions in disclosing information about a client?
When professional services need to be provided
B.
When presenting in a case conference
C.
When someone needs to be protected from harm
D. When professional consultations need to be obtained
E
When the legal representative gave their consent

A

B.

36
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What should not be considered when asking for second opinion?
A. It should be complete in detail
B
When the client consented in writing
C. If disclosure cannot be avoided
D. The client gave permission
E.
The identity of the client should be disguised

A

A.

37
Q

The following are steps in ensuring records are sealed confidential, except
A. Using codes to avoid inclusion of personal identifiers
B.
Orient the person who will take over your work in the event that you will resign or transfer
C.
When clients fail to pay for the services rendered
D. Store important documents in a proper place, inaccessible to anyone who is not qualified
E. Ensure confidentiality even in disposing records

A

C.

38
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The WAIS verbal subtest that measures oral fluency and word knowledge.
A.Vocabulary
B. Similarities
C. Arithmetic
D.Digit span
E.Intormation

A

A.

39
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The WAIS verbal subtest that measures the ability to state similar themes between word pairs.
A. Vocabulary
B. Similarities
C.Arithmetic
D. Digit span
E. Information

A

B.

40
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The WAIS verbal subtest that measures short term memory.
A.
Vocabulary
B.
Similarities
C.
Arithmetic
D
Digit span
E.
Information

A

D.

41
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The WAIS verbal subtest that measures long term memory.
A.
Vocabulary
B.
Similarities
C
Arithmetic
D. Digit span
E.
Information

A

E.

42
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The WAIS verbal subtest that measures the ability to describe social situation
A.
Comprehension
B
Letter number sequencing
C. Picture completion
D.
Block design
E. Matrix reasoning

A

A.

43
Q

The WAIS verbal subtest that measures the ability to concentrate.
A.
Comprehension
B
Letter number sequencing
C. Picture completion
D.
Block design
E.
Matrix reasoning

A

B.

44
Q

The WAIS performance subtest that measures the ability to recognize missing elements in a picture.
A.
Comprehension
B
Letter number sequencing
C.
Picture completion
D.
Block design
E. Matrix reasoning

A

C.

45
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The WAIS performance subtest that measures the ability of visual motor skills.
A.
Comprehension
B. Letter number sequencing
C.
Picture completion
D. Block design
E. Matrix reasoning

A

D.

46
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The WAIS performance subtest that measures the ability of visual perception.
A.
Comprehension
B.
Letter number sequencing
Picture completion
D. Block design
E. Matrix reasoning

A

E.

47
Q

Which of the following behavior is most appropriate for event recording?
Greeting
B
Running
C.
Dancing
D
Singing
E.
Swaying

A

A.

48
Q

Which of the following Wechsler subtest that is susceptible to the effects of anxiety?
A.
R
Digit span
Arithmetic
C.
Similarities
D.
Vocabulary
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E. Reading comprehension

A

A.

49
Q

If an individual has a high score in Wechsler Information subtest, which of the following is the interpreta
A.
B
The person has positive attitude toward school.
The person is good in calculation.
C. The person is good in vocabulary.
D. The person has excellent attention.
E
The person has good auditory sequencing.

A

A.

50
Q

If the performance scale is significantly better than the verbal scale, which of the following is the interpreta
A. Tendency of acting out
B
C
Good in communication
Excellent in attention
D
Poor in auditory sequencing
E. Average in calculation

A

A.

51
Q

Which of the following correlates two pairs of scores obtained from equivalent halves of a single test
administered once?
A.
Split-Half reliability
B.
The Spearman-Brown
C.
Inter-item consistency
D.
The Kuder-Richardson
E.
Pearson

A

A.

52
Q

The type of reliability that evaluates the stability of a measure.
A.
Test-retest
B.
Alternate-forms
C.
Internal consistency
D.
Inter-scorer
E.
Within scores

A

A.

53
Q

The type of reliability that evaluates the relationship between different forms of a measure.
A.
Test-retest
B.
Alternate-forms
C. Internal consistency
D. Inter-scorer
E
Within scores

A

B.

54
Q

The type of reliability that evaluates the extent to which items on a scale relate to one another.
A.
Test-retest
B.
Alternate-forms
C Internal consistency
D. Inter-scorer
E.
Within scores

A

C.

55
Q

The type of reliability that evaluates the level of agreement between raters on a measure.
A.
Test-retest
B. Alternate-forms
C.
Internal consistency
D. Inter-scorer
E.
Within scores

A

D.

56
Q

This test was designed for children ages 3 to 10. It was based on the idea that animals engaged in various
activities that was useful in stimulating projective storytelling by children.
A.
Children’s Apperception Test
B.
Children’s Apperception Test-Human
C.
The Picture Story Test
D. The Michigan Picture Test
E. Human Figure Drawing

A

A.

57
Q

This test was designed for ages 8 to 14. It contains picture ranging from conflict with authority to feelings
personal inadequacy.
A. Children’s Apperception Test
B. Children’s Apperception Test-Human
C. The Picture Story Test
D. The Michigan Picture Test
E. Human Figure Drawing

A

D.

58
Q

This test was designed for ages 6 and up. They cut out pictures and tell story about it.
127.
A. Children’s Apperception Test
B.
Make a Picture Story Method
C.
The Picture Story Test
D.
Blacky Pictures Test
E.
Human Figure Drawing

A

B.

59
Q

Mrs. Silva celebrated her soth birthday at the mursing home. The staff began to notice that she is becoming
forgetful. The staff assumed that she is old that is why it happened. After one month of observation, the nurse
informed the team that Mrs. Silva might have depression. If you will assess Mrs. Silva, what standardized tes!
will you use to identify if she has depression?
A.
Beck Depression Inventory - I
B. Mental Status Examination
C.
D
Thematic Apperception Test
Scholastic Aptitude Test
E
Blacky Pictures Test

A

A.

60
Q

Beth, is an 18 year old sophomore student. She was referred to you by her school counselor because she
attempted to commit suicide. After the assessment, Beth invited you to have coffee because she would like to
discuss further her life problems. As her psychometrician, what will you do?
A.
B
You will accept Beth’s invitation
C.
You will tell Beth to meet you at the cafe.
You will invite Beth to have lunch with you instead of a coffee
D. You will give Beth a gift.
E. You will tell Beth that you need to finish some assessment reports.

A

E.

61
Q

Which of the following is the right of the test takers?
A. The right of informed consent
B. The right to be informed of the test findings
C. The right to privacy and confidentiality
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

A

D.

62
Q

Heart is a third grader student. Her parents and teachers observed that she was lazy working on her assignment.
Most of the time, she was seen playing computer games. Her teacher hypothesize that Heart might have a
learning disabilities. Her parents and teachers agreed to referred Heart for an assessment. If you will be her
psychometrician, what standardized test will you use to identify if she has a learning disabilities?
A.Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
B.Mental Status Examination
C. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2
D.Strong Interest Inventory
E. Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Ill

A

A.

63
Q

The type of standard error involved in predicting the value of one variable from another.
A.Standard error of mode
B. Standard error of the difference
C. Standard error of the mean
D. Standard error of estimate
E. Standard error of measurement

A

D.

64
Q

The type of standard error that measures sampling error.
A.
Standard error of mode
B.
Standard error of the difference
C.
Standard error of the mean
D.
Standard error of estimate
E
Standard error of measurement

A

C.

65
Q

The type of standard error that used to estimate how large is the difference between two scores should be
before the difference is considered statistically significant.
A. Standard error of mode
B.
Standard error of the difference
C. Standard error of the mean
D. Standard error of estimate
E. Standard error of measurement

A

B.

66
Q

KR20 is to_____
; Cronbach’s is to _____
A.
scaling data; binary data
B.
ordinal data; ratio data
C.
binary data; scaling data
D
ratio data; ordinal data
E.
ratio data; binary data

A

C.

67
Q

Used with independently drawn random samples, the size of which need not to be the same.
A. Wilcoxon rank sum test
B
Mann-whitney test
C.
Kruskal wallis H test
D.
Pearson test
E
Spearman test

A

B.

68
Q

Used to test whether or not a group of independent samples is from the same or different population.
A.
Wilcoxon rank sum test
B. Mann-whitney test
C.
D
Kruskal wallis H test
Pearson test
E. Spearman test

A

C.

69
Q

Higher validity index means
A. less valid
B.
great item
C.
more valid
D. good item
E. less item

A

B.

70
Q

Difficult item shifts to the_____
A. right
B. left
C. middle
D.
up
E. down

A

A.