QUIZ 1

Question 1

Reliability-(consistency)

Answer 1

consistency of a response to an assessment tool

Question 2

virtual research method

Answer 2

online test administration

-qualitative- understanding why behind behaviors
-quantitively- collecting numerical data
dis- subject responses, questionaries
adv- faster less $

Question 3

What is a survey

Answer 3

a method for evaluating the opinions or experiences of a group, analyzed using quantative measures like ANOYA analysis
-looks at different sales

Question 4

Validity p

Answer 4

the extent to which a measure captures what it was intended to capture

Question 5

Collectivism p

Answer 5

Perspective that emphasizes wholeness of the group, interdependence and community

Question 6

Projective test p

Answer 6

Type of personality measure that gives respondents the opportunity to project personal needs, fears, and values onto their interpretation or description of an ambiguous stimulus

Question 7

Individualism p

Answer 7

The perspective that emphasizes the individual, independence and relationships with other individuals

Question 8

Name 4 things about: Collective Culture p

Answer 8

-social identity is emphasized
-views people as part of a group
-discourages self-expression
-emphasizes group harmony

Question 9

Name 4 things about Individualist Culture p

Answer 9

-personal identity is emphasized
-view people as unique
-emphasizes self-expression
-emphasizes competitiveness

Question 10

Example of online test

Answer 10

(big 5 personality test)
Openness- curiosity/ independence
conscientious -hardworking/attention to detail
extraversion-outgoing/adventure seeking
agreeableness- cooperative/helpful
neuroticism -emotional stability

Question 11

Predictive validity

Answer 11

how well the future can be predicted by test scores

Question 12

Validity- accuracy

Answer 12

-predictive validity
-content validity
-construct validity

does test measure what is supposed to measure? other external factors contributing to results?

Question 13

Content validity

Answer 13

-do individual items on test accurately describe behavior the way we want them to

QUESTIONS

Question 14

Constructive validity

Answer 14

-a tests ability to measure a construct ex trait not operationally defined
-questions on test

OUTCOME

Question 15

Projective tests

Answer 15

ad- unique and specific
dis-low reliability/validity

-rorschach inkblot technique- 10 ink blot
-thematic appreciation test TAT- 20 vague pics
-word association/sentence- tell a story ab them
emotional responses (highly subjective)

Question 16

Example of online test

Answer 16

CPI- California psychological inventory
-17 personality dimensions
-wide automated use on computer
-shares some Qs wit MMPI but more of “everyday folk concepts)

Question 17

Self report inventories

Answer 17

objective meausers- MMPI
-CPI

-paper and pencil
-subject completes on their own
-asks thoughts/feelings

ad- objective scoring, low cost
dis-reading level, social desirability

Question 18

Neurotic v psychotic

Answer 18

N-
mental imbalance that causes distress
-still can function
OCD, anxity
P
-symptom rather then diagnose
-mental state that impairs judgment
-my/may not accompany mental health issue
hallucinate, change in person

Question 19

Ways to test reliability

Answer 19

• test re test
  give subject same test twice over

-equivalent forms method
two comparable forms of same test

-split halves method
test 1 done 1”, scores of halves compa

Question 20

Cross cultural assessment

Answer 20

potential problems:
-slang/colloquial expressions
-familiarity with answer formats
-discomfort with process

Question 21

Early studies of personality

Answer 21

-not many flaws
-not all assessment measurers were reliable/valid
-often done with European/American men
-study of ethnic minorities was limited
personality theories were applied to all people regardless
-today researchers say ethnic issues really impact personality and behavior

Question 22

Picture test

Answer 22

-assessment measure of personality (clinical)
-explement

Question 23

Online test administration

Answer 23

also self report
-online version of self report tests
-test takers are influenced by presence of the administrator- would be more truthful on their own

ad-less time consuming, accepted by younger gen
dis- may reveal private/embarrassing info

Question 24

Online assessment vs virtual research method

Answer 24

online- specifically refers to using online tests

virtual research methods- Broder approach to conducting research online, including tests, questionaries and more

Question 25

Clinical interviews

Answer 25

asking questions
-past and present
-social and family relationships
-reasons for seeking psychological help

ad- focus assessment at beginning
dis- subjective

Question 26

Behavioral assessment

Answer 26

observer evaluation of behavior
-during clinical interview
-relevant situation
-usually used with groups
- often used in schools

ad- valuable insights
dis- less systematic
(why child act out-parent watches kid through glass)

Question 27

thought/experience sampling

Answer 27

record thoughts/moods
-at certain intervals over time
-describe social /environmental context

ad- determine how impacted by context
dis- forgetting, failure to respond
ex
journal-look at dates- notice pattern

Question 28

personality research methods

Answer 28

-primary clinical method

detailed history of individual
past + present
tests, interviews, case study

ad- depth of info
dis-subjective,

Question 29

MMPI

Answer 29

Minnesota multiphasic personality assessment

-true/false inventory 567 statements
-vaild measure
-only interpreted by pshyc
-can discriminate between neurotics or psychotics and healthy or disturbed people

Question 30

assessment measure

Answer 30

-test or evaluation
-can collect data/ evaluate tell you about sore aspect of a individuals personality