PSY ASSESSMENT Flashcards
On the Wechsler tests, raw scores on each subtest are changed to normalized standard scores scores that have a mean of __ and SD of__.
Mean:100
SD:15
In the development of the clinical MMPI scales, the primary focus was on ___ validity.
Construct
The MCMI uses
Base rate scores
The test-retest reliability of the BDI is typically in the:
70s
Ideally, we would want a test to have ______specificity and ______sensitivity.
High;High
I have developed a test of anxiety which contains 560 T-F items. We could characterize this test as having
High fidelity
The Rulon formula can be used to assess
Split Half Reliability
Discriminant analysis differs from multiple regression in that the predicted variable is
Nominal
The main purpose of_____ is to develop a test as a substitute for a more time consuming or expensive procedure.
Criterion Validity/Concurrent Validity
The correction for attenuation involves assuming all except
a zero SE difference
A z score of +1.00 would be equal to a delta score of
Delta score has a mean of 13 and an SD of 4.
Which of these z scores might represent a very difficult item?
+2.33
Psychological Assessment vs. Psychological Testing
Psychological Assessment
•Decision Making
•Problem Solving
•Typically Individualized
•Selection of tools
•Skill in evaluation
•Bear many source of data
Psychological Assessment vs. Psychological Testing
Psychological Testing
•Numeric in Nature
•Individual Group
•Role of evaluator may be substituted
•Technical like skills
Norm
Innate
