W1 Chapter 1A - Uses Of Testing

Question 1

What is the most common use of psychological tests?

Answer 1

To make decisions about people

Question 2

What are 5 uses for psychological tests?

Answer 2

1. Classification
2. Diagnosis and treatment planning
3. Self-knowledge
4. Program evaluation
5. Research

Question 3

What is the purpose of a classification test?

Answer 3

To assign a person to one category rather than another

Question 4

What are the 4 variant forms of classification testing?

Answer 4

1. Placement
2. Screening
3. Certification
4. Selection

Question 5

What is placement?

Answer 5

The sorting of people into different programs appropriate to their needs or skills

Question 6

What is screening?

Answer 6

The quick and simple test to identify persons who might have special characteristics or needs

Question 7

What should you be cautious of in screening? And what should be done about it?

Answer 7

Misclassifications due to the superficial design of screening tests.
Further measure on follow-up are need before making any conclusions

Question 8

What are 2 examples of certification tests?

Answer 8

1. The right to practice psychology
2. The right to drive a car

Question 9

What are 2 examples of selection tests?

Answer 9

1. To attend university
2. To gain employment

Question 10

What 2 tasks does diagnosis entail?

Answer 10

1. Determining the nature and source of a person’s abnormal behaviour
2. Classifying the behaviour pattern within an accepted diagnostic system

Question 11

Diagnosis should be more than the assignment of a label. What 4 types of information should a proper diagnosis convey?

Answer 11

1. Strengths
2. Weaknesses
3. Etiology
4. Best choices for treatment