W1 Chapter 1A - The Consequences Of Testing

Question 1

What are the five types of test a person experiences over the course of their life?

Answer 1

1. Medical test at birth
2. Developmental tests in childhood
3. Academic and aptitude tests in adolescence
4. Job entry and personality tests in adulthood
5. Competency tests in old age

Question 2

What 3 things are tests used for in almost every nation on earth?

Answer 2

1. Counseling
2. Selection
3. Placement

Question 3

What 3 ways do psychological test results alter an individuals life?

Answer 3

1. Admission to college
2. Getting a job
3. Diagnosis of mental illness

Question 4

What is a psychometrician?

Answer 4

A specialist in psychology who develops and evaluates psychological tests