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Sample Test II Flashcards

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Presenting participants with realistic work scenarios and asking them to choose the most appropriate response is an example of what?

A

Situational Judgement Test

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The assessment method commonly used to measure intelligence.

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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

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What does the term ‘reliability’ refer to in the context of psychological assessment?

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The consistency or stability of test scores over time or across different conditions.

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Thematic Apperception Test is an example of what kind of test?

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Projective Test

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This type of test may be influenced by social desirability bias.

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Self-Report Questionnaire

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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory is an example of what type of test?

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Objective Personality Test

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What is the purpose of a vocational assessment?

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To identify an individual’s vocational interests, aptitudes, and skills.

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Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales is commonly used as?

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Intelligence Test for Children

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What is the purpose of neuropsychological assessment?

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To assess an individual’s cognitive abilities and brain functioning.

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What type of test has the potential limitation of lacking standardization in administration and scoring?

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Projective Tests

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What historical event significantly influenced the development of ethical guidelines for psychological assessment?

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The Nuremberg Trials

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What cultural factor is important to consider when conducting psychological assessments?

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Individualism vs. Collectivism

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What legal consideration is relevant to psychological assessment in the Philippines?

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The Data Privacy Act of 2012

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Who is the historical figure known for his significant contributions to psychological testing?

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Alfred Binet

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What ethical principle emphasizes theneed for psychologists to be honest and truthful in theirprofessional activities?

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Integrity

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What cultural consideration is importantwhen interpreting psychological assessment results

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Stereotype Threat

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What historical event led to the establishment of ethical guidelines for research involving human participants?

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The Tuskegee Syphilis Study

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What legal/ethical consideration is relevantwhen assessing individuals with disabilities?

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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What cultural factor may influence the interpretation of psychological assessment results?

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Cultural Bias

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What historical event influenced the development of ethical guidelines for conducting research on human subjects?

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The Nuremberg Trials

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What is the primary purpose of psychological testing and assessment?

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To assess cognitive abilities.

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The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is an example of what kind of test?

A

Objective Personality Test

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What type of validity refers to the extent to which a psychological test accurately predicts future behavior or outcomes?

A

Predictive Validity

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Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is an example of what kind of test?

A

Projective Test

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Which of the following is not a type of reliability commonly assessed in psychological testing?

  • Internal Consistency Reliability
  • Test-retest Reliability
  • Face Validity Reliability
  • Inter-rater Reliability
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Face Validity Reliability

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What level of validity does a psychological test have if it measures what it intends to measure?

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High Validity

27
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A psychologist is administering astandardized intelligence test to a child. The test consists of various tasks that assess different cognitive abilities including verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. What test is the psychologist most likely using?

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Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)

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A psychologist is interested in assessing an individual’s personality and identifying their dominant traits. The test they decide to use presents the participant with a series of cards containing ambiguous images, and they are asked to tell a story based on each card. What test is the psychologist most likely using?

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Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

30
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A psychologist is interested in assessing an individual’s cognitive abilities, including their knowledge, memory, and problem-solving skills. What test is the psychologist most likely using?

A

Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales

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A psychologist is conducting a test to assess an individual’s emotional intelligence. The test involves the participant’s ability to perceive, understand, and manage emotions. What test is the psychologist most likely using?

A

Emotional Intelligence Test (EIT)

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A psychologist is interested in assessing an individual’s cognitive abilities, focusing on their verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory,and processing speed. The individual being assessed is an adult. What test is the psychologist most likely using?

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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

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A psychologist is administering a test that assesses an individual’s career interests, preferences, and personality traits. The test provides insights into suitable career paths based on the individual’s responses. What test is the psychologist most likely using?

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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

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A psychologist is interested in assessing anindividual’s cognitive abilities, including theirproblem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and spatialunderstanding. The individual being assessed is a child. What test is the psychologist most likely using?

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Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)

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A psychologist is interested in assessing an individual’s cognitive abilities, focusing on their memory, attention, and executive functioning. The individual being assessed is an older adult. What test is the psychologist most likely using?

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Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

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A psychologist is conducting a projective test in which the participant is asked to interpret ambiguous stimuli. What test is psychologist most likely using?

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Rorschach Inkblot Test

37
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A psychologist is administering a test that assesses an individual’s career interests, preferences, and personality traits. The test provides insights into suitable career paths based on the individual’s responses. What type of test is the psychologist most likely using?

A

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

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A psychologist is interested in assessing an individual’s cognitive abilities, including their problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and spatial understanding. The individual being assessed is a child. What type of test is the psychologist most likely using?

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Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Childen (WISC)

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A psychologist is interested in measuring an individual’s intellectual abilities. What test would be most appropriate for this purpose?

A

Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

40
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A researcher wants to assess an individual’s level of depression. What assessment tool would be most suitable?

A

Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

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A psychologist wants to assess an individual’s vocational interests and career preferences. What test would be most appropriate?

A

Strong Interest Inventory

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A psychologist is interested in assessing an individual’s personality traits. What test would be most suitable for this purpose?

A

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

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A psychologist wants to assess an individual’s aptitude for a specific job or task. What test would be most appropriate?

A

Performance-Based Assessment

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A researcher wants to assess the consistency of responses within a single administration of a test. What type of reliability should the researcher examine?

A

Internal Consistency Reliability

45
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A psychology professor wants to ensure that two different versions of a test, intended to measure the same construct, yield similar results. What type of reliability should the professor assess?

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Parallel Forms Reliability

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A researcher wants to assess the agreement between two independent raters who scored the same set of test responses. What type of reliability should the researcher examine?

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Inter-Rater Reliability

47
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A psychological test consistently measures a construct of interest but fails to measure other related constructs. What type of validity is compromised in this scenario?

A

Content Validity

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A psychological test accurately predicts job performance by demonstrating a strong correlation between test scores and subsequent job performance ratings. What type of validity is demonstrated in this scenario?

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Criterion Validity

49
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A newly developed intelligence test correlates highly with an established intelligence test, providing evidence that it measures the same construct. What type of validity is supported in this scenario?

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Construct Validity

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