Week 1 Flashcards
What is a test
A measurement device or technique used to quantify behaviour or aid in the understanding and prediction of behaviour
What is a item in regards to tests
A specific stimulus to which a person responds overtly
This response can be scored or evaluated
Covert behaviour
An observable activity
Covert behaviour
Takes place within an individual and cannot be directly observed such as thoughts or feelings
Structured test
Individual responds to statements given to them
Projective test
Presentation of ambiguous test stimuli
Achievement test
Assesses former learning
Aptitude test
Assesses potential for acquisition of a specific skill
Intelligence test
Assesses potential for problem solving, adaptive change and learning from previous experiences
DASS ~ depression anxiety and stress scale
A 21 item self report measure of anxiety, stress and depression that uses a 4 point likert scale format with responses ranging from 0 (does not apply to me) to 3 (applied to much very much most of the time)
Structured test
Individual responds to statements given to them
Projective test
Presentation of ambitious test stimulus
Achievement test
Assesses former learning
Aptitude test
Assesses potential for acquisition of a specific skill
Intelligence test
Assesses potential for problem solving adaptive change and learning from previous experiences
