Psychological Testing

Question 1

What is Psychological Testing?

Answer 1

A sample of behaviour that is used to make inferences about the individual in a significant social context

It is an objective behaviour and results are summarised quantitatively in terms of scores with psychometric properties met

Question 2

What does behaviour in Psychological Testing refer to?

Answer 2

1. Underlying Disposition (i.e. neuroticism)
2. Samples of Behaviour (i.e. irritability)

Question 3

List down the 4 limitations of Psychological Testing.

Answer 3

1. They are only tools; they can’t make decision
2. There may be gaps between what the psychologist intends to measure and what the test is actually measuring
3. Can become obsolete (development of tech & passage of time)
4. May disadvantages a subgroup of test takers due to cultural experience/language background

Question 4

What is a performance test?

Answer 4

It is a test whereby it requires participants to respond by answering questions/solving problems
Usually administered individually

Question 5

What is a self-report test?

Answer 5

A psychological test that requires participants to report their behaviour/experiences
Can be administered individually or in groups

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of a computer administered test?

Answer 6

1. Assumes computer literacy
2. Requires higher-economical states
3. Not suitable for all tests and skills

Question 7

What are the 3 general principles of ethics?

Answer 7

1. Respect for the rights and dignity of people
2. Propriety
3. Integrity

Question 8

What does Culture Fair Test refers to?

Answer 8

An intelligence test in which performance is not based on experience with or knowledge of a specific culture.