Multiple Choice Questions: Psychological Testing and Assessment

Chapter 01 - Psychological Testing and Assessment
Chapter 01
Psychological Testing and Assessment
Multiple Choice Questions

1. The use of evaluative tools to draw conclusions about psychological aspects of a person as
those aspects existed at some point in time in the past is called
A. retroactive assessment.
B. remote assessment.
C. reactive assessment.
D. retrospective assessment.
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2. The use of evaluative tools to draw conclusions about a subject who is not in physical
proximity to the person or people conducting the evaluation is called
A. separation evaluation.
B. apathetic assessment.
C. remote assessment.
D. distal evaluation.

3. The word "ecological" in the term ecological momentary assessment is a reference to
A. "in the moment" evaluation.
B. cognitive variables observed.
C. behavioral variables observed.
D. where the evaluation takes place.

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4. Which is not a variant of the term assessment discussed in the textbook?

A. remote assessment
B. retroactive assessment
C. ecological momentary assessment
D. retrospective assessment

5. As presented in the textbook, smartphones may be re-tooled for purposes of
A. remote assessment.
B. ecological momentary assessment.
C. both remote assessment & ecological momentary assessment.
D. None of these

6. According to the text, what makes a smartphone "smart"?

A. It is smart because of its flexibility and adaptability.
B. It is smart because of its inference-making capacity.
C. It is smart because it can detect changes in mood.
D. It is smart because it has a computational capacity.

7. Smartphones that are re-purposed as tools of assessment contain safeguards to protect

A. the identity of the subject of the assessment.
B. the security of the voice data derived.
C. the privacy of the subject of the assessment.
D. the exact location from which data is being sent.

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8. According to the Close-Up in Chapter 1 of the textbook, the use of smartphones as a tool of
assessment has been generally well received by
A. mental health professionals.
B. psychiatric patients.
C. Linked-In users who responded to a survey.
D. All of these

9. The value of the smartphone as a tool of assessment is that it may yield

A. meaningful diagnostic insights.
B. highly personalized treatment protocols.
C. highly effective treatment protocols.
D. All of these.

10. According to your textbook, when interviewing an eyewitness to a serious crime, a police

psychologist might ask the interviewer to respond to a question
A. with eyes closed.
B. while looking at actual evidence in the case.
C. by dictating responses into a smartphone.
D. as if lying.

11. Detailed information regarding how a particular test was developed can typically be found
in
A. a review of the test published in a journal.
B. the current test catalogue distributed by the test's publisher.
C. the Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests.
D. the test manual.

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12. Depending on factors such as intrinsic motivation and external incentives, the score
feedback provided in computerized adaptive testing could
A. positively affect testtaker performance.
B. seriously bias the test user's findings.
C. be faulted on ethical grounds.
D. None of these

13. According to your textbook, the demand for psychologists with expertise in psychological
testing and assessment
A. has remained stable for many years.
B. increases in poor economic times.
C. far outweighs the supply.
D. All of these

14. Which phrase is best associated with anti-testing public sentiment?

A. "Opt in"
B. "Opt out"
C. "Don't opt"
D. "Stop opt"

15. The Mental Measurements Yearbook is currently updated about every

A. two years.
B. three years.
C. four years.
D. five years.

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16. A list of unpublished tests is published as a resource to the assessment community. This
list is available from
A. The Buros Institute.
B. Educational Testing Service.
C. The University of Nebraska Press.
D. The instructor of this course.

17. It has as its objective a targeted change in the interviewee's thinking and behavior, and it is
called
A. portfolio assessment.
B. guided imagery.
C. motivational interviewing.
D. behavior quantification.

18. Your textbook lists several means by which motivational interviewing is conducted.

Which is not one of those ways?
A. telephone
B. internet chat
C. text-messaging
D. Facebook

19. A committee makes a decision that is not as sound as the decision that would have been
made had the head of that committee acted alone. This situation could BEST be characterized
as one influenced by
A. "groupspeak."
B. "central processing error."
C. "groupthink."
D. "payback."

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20. The term psychometric soundness refers to the

A. the general psychiatric health of an assessee.
B. mental status of an individual during assessment.
C. technical quality of a test or other tool of assessment.
D. competence of a defendant to stand trial.

21. What tool of assessment is MOST useful in learning about the reaction of simulated juries
to various presentations of evidence?
A. true/false tests
B. stress interview
C. portfolio evaluation
D. behavioral observation

22. A group-on-one interview during which the interviewee is purposely made uncomfortable
is called a
A. naturalistic interview.
B. role-play interview.
C. stress interview.
D. panel interview.

23. A case history is also referred to as

A. a case study.
B. a role-play record.
C. a biographical account.
D. None of these

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24. Historically, the biggest boost to the new assessment enterprise in the United States arose
from the need to identify
A. school children who were underachieving in Paris, Texas.
B. competent recruits for the military during World War I.
C. entrepreneurial talent for the Industrial Revolution.
D. apprentice workers in the building and construction industry.

25. As used in your text, psychological assessment may include the use of
A. behavioral observation.
B. testing.
C. the case study.
D. All of these

26. Psychological tests share commonalities. For example, they all

A. include an analysis of a naturally occurring behavior.
B. include an analysis of a sample of behavior.
C. include paper-and-pencil and oral responses.
D. All of these

27. Psychological tests may differ with respect to

A. content.
B. format.
C. administration.
D. All of these

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28. A psychological test almost always involves an analysis of

A. attitude and values.
B. motivation and interests.
C. a sample of behavior.
D. All of these

29. Psychological testing
A. is typically more lengthy than assessment.
B. may be one component of the process of assessment.
C. is characteristically broader in scope than assessment.
D. tends to be less accurate than assessment.

30. As used by your textbook authors, the term psychological assessment applies to
A. clinical settings only.
B. self-administered tests only.
C. employment, clinical, and educational settings only.
D. the use of tests and other tools of evaluation.

31. As used in your text, test can refer to:

A. a paper-and-pencil examination.
B. a task.
C. an interview with a client.
D. All of these

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32. When it comes to the difference between the terms psychological testing and
psychological assessment,
A. ultimately, there is no difference between them.
B. the difference is clear and needs to be acknowledged.
C. some ambiguity with regard to the difference persists.
D. "psychological testing" subsumes "psychological assessment."

33. A key difference between psychological testing and psychological assessment has to do
with
A. the number of hours it takes to proctor a test session.
B. the role of the test user in interpreting the results.
C. whether or not the evaluation includes an oral test.
D. the utility of the test in a cost versus benefit analysis.

34. Testing is to assessment as _____________ is to ________________.

A. blood test; physical exam
B. blood test; X-ray
C. mechanic; automobile
D. selection; placement

35. As used with reference to psychological tests, the term format refers to
A. the arrangement of test items.
B. whether a test can be administered by computer.
C. the procedures used to obtain data.
D. All of these

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36. A test is described as "paper-and-pencil." To a psychometrician, this is a reference to

A. the tools needed for the evaluation.
B. a blueprint for the assessment procedure.
C. the format of the test.
D. the test's item content.

37. Applying research on cut scores to how Olympic athletes may feel about their
accomplishments at the conclusion of an Olympic event, it may be assumed that
A. silver medalists are happier than gold medalists.
B. bronze medalists are happier than silver medalists.
C. bronze medalists are happier than gold medalists.
D. fifth-place finishers are the happiest of all.

38. Dynamic assessment
A. is used to describe the unconscious mechanisms that affect consumer spending.
B. can provide information about an assessee's ability to profit from intervention.
C. requires the presence of a third-party witness during the evaluation.
D. can be used as an alternative to dream analysis with patients who report no dreams.

39. The term psychometrics

A. was derived from the Latin for "to confuse and befuddle."
B. is used to refer collectively to test catalogues, manuals, and reports.
C. may be defined as the science of psychological measurement.
D. All of these

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40. Psychometrics may BEST be defined as

A. the science of test development.
B. the science of psychological measurement.
C. the study and use of correlational techniques.
D. the study of psychic phenomena.

41. The United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS) used an approach to personnel
evaluation that today would be characterized as
A. psychological testing.
B. a collaborative psychological endeavor.
C. dynamic psychological assessment.
D. an assessment center.

42. According to the American Psychological Association (APA) as cited in your textbook,

about how many tests are developed each year?
A. 1,000
B. 15,000
C. 20,000
D. 95,000

43. What name is BEST associated with therapeutic assessment?

A. Alfred Binet
B. Thomas Wrobel
C. Victoria Husted Medvec
D. Stephen Finn

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44. Which is an example of biofeedback instrumentation that can be used as a tool of

psychological assessment?
A. the neurodevelopment training ball
B. the adjustable light beam apparatus
C. the tilting room/tilting chair device
D. the penile plethysmograph

45. Examples of a wide array of tools of assessment are presented in your text. Which of the
following is NOT mentioned in Chapter 1 of your textbook as a potential tool of
psychological assessment?
A. a computer
B. a DVD
C. a two-way radio
D. a cell phone

46. An individual being evaluated for employment as a police officer is asked to put himself
in the place of an arresting officer who has just been threatened by a suspect. This sort of
evaluation is BEST described as
A. behavioral observation.
B. portfolio analysis.
C. case history.
D. role play.

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47. A psychologist plans to study the mating behavior of mosquitoes that carry the zika virus
in Miami. Which tool of assessment is this researcher MOST likely to employ?
A. naturalistic observation
B. alternate assessment
C. portfolio measurement
D. a University of Miami student as a research assistant

48. Role play may be preferable to naturalistic observation as a tool of measurement in

situations in which
A. the assessor may only conduct evaluations on campus.
B. judges are readily available to score role play responses.
C. the costs of naturalistic observation would be prohibitive.
D. assessees have taken advanced coursework in acting or drama.

49. A researcher is using a series of psychological tests to explore levels of perceived stress
and loneliness in a retirement home for airline professionals. This research could best be
described as a
A. behavioral observation study.
B. case study.
C. quality of life study.
D. senior pilot study.

50. A panel interview is an interview in which

A. more than one interviewee is interviewed by a single interviewer.
B. a video camera and microphone have been placed in a wall panel.
C. an interpreter assists in the interview process.
D. more than one interviewer interviews the interviewee.

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51. A panel interview is a tool of assessment that is MOST likely to be employed by
A. clinical psychologists.
B. educators.
C. human resource professionals.
D. entry-level neuropsychologists.

52. Panel interviews are used sparingly due to issues of

A. reliability.
B. validity.
C. psychometric soundness.
D. utility.

53. An advantage of using a panel interview format is that

A. the effects of the biases of individual interviewers are minimized.
B. panel interviews generally take less time to complete.
C. panel interviews tend to reduce the possibility of repetition of questions.
D. the interviewer is encouraged to evaluate the interviewee holistically.

54. Two tests purporting to measure personality may

A. contain entirely different kinds of items.
B. differ in terms of demands on the test-taker.
C. be based on entirely different definitions of "personality."
D. All of these

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55. A psychological interview requires:

A. a face-to-face talk.
B. direct, reciprocal communication.
C. the assessment of nonverbal behavior.
D. meaningful eye contact.

56. As a tool of assessment, the interview has been characterized as "a reciprocal affair." This
term makes reference to the fact that
A. there is reciprocity between all 50 states in terms of allowing interview-related testimony
into evidence.
B. the interviewee reacts to the interviewer, and the interviewer reacts to the interviewee.
C. if Interviewer A is invited to view Interviewer B's interview, then Interviewer A is socially
obliged to invite Interviewer B to observe Interview A's interview.
D. "what is good for the goose, is good for the gander."

57. In which setting is behavioral observation as a tool of psychological assessment LEAST

likely to be employed regularly and systematically?
A. school and related educational settings
B. hospital and clinic settings
C. private practice settings
D. institutional and organizational settings

58. Which of the following is TRUE of behavioral observation as a tool of assessment?

A. it is accomplished through live or video observation
B. it is typically time-intensive
C. it can yield qualitative as well as quantitative data
D. All of these

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59. Observation of behavior in the setting in which the behavior typically occurs is referred to
as
A. functional viewing.
B. naturalistic observation.
C. temporal sighting.
D. peeping tomism.

60. Which of the following is an example of role play used to assess the social skills of an
elementary school student?
A. observing a student on the playground interacting with peers
B. observing a student, in response to the group therapist's request, asking another group
member to join a simulated game
C. observing a student in the classroom, in response to a teacher's question, responding to the
question in a joking manner
D. observing a student in the playground hustling other students out of their lunch money by
hosting a 3-card-monte game

61. A case study may include

A. data from past psychological evaluations.
B. family photographs and memorabilia.
C. records of videotape rentals.
D. All of these

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62. A psychologist is preparing a journal article which reviews the high school progress of a
student first referred for evaluation in middle school. This article could BEST be
characterized as a
A. portfolio evaluation.
B. case study.
C. behavioral observation study.
D. psychometric review.

63. Groupthink is best defined as the tendency to

A. favor members of one's own group over that of members of another group.
B. let others make decisions for the dominant person when in groups.
C. think of groups as possessing a personality, much like that of an individual.
D. make poor decisions when in collective decision-making situations.

64. Biofeedback equipment has been used in psychological measurement to assess

A. changes in blood level flowing to the brain.
B. changes in muscular tension.
C. changes in pancreatic secretions.
D. All of these

65. The Adjustable Light Beam Apparatus (ALBA)

A. is used to adjust illumination levels in light research.
B. was originally created by Jessica Alba and marketed as an Honest brand make-up light.
C. is used to measure body-image distortion.
D. is used to transform "night owls" into "morning people."

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66. If there is common ground among of all of the varied approaches to psychological testing
and assessment, that common ground MOST has to do with the assessor's
A. use of a widely accepted intelligence test to measure intelligence.
B. reliance on widely accepted psychoanalytically-based principles.
C. strict adherence to ethical guidelines.
D. All of these

67. Which online data base is operated by the American Psychological Association?

A. ERIC
B. PsycINFO
C. Mentalmeasurementsyearbook.com
D. None of these

68. An interpretive report of psychological testing contains information relevant not only to
the testtaker's test scores, but recommendations for changes in the dosage of the medication
that the testtaker is currently prescribed. This interpretive report is more specifically referred
to as:
A. a medication report.
B. a descriptive report.
C. an integrative report.
D. an extended scoring report.

69. As compared to one-on-one and face-to-face assessments, a disadvantage of CAPA is that

it typically deprives the assessor of the opportunity to
A. make certain that test forms are kept secure.
B. observe the testtaker's test-taking behavior.
C. conduct a post-test interview with the testtaker.
D. tailor the test's content to the responses.

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70. Using CAPA, test users have the capability of

A. creating virtual reality useful in role-play evaluations.
B. making quick and efficient score comparisons.
C. tailoring a test administration to testtaker's responses.
D. All of these

71. In everyday practice, responsibility for appropriate test administration, scoring, and
interpretation lies with:
A. test users.
B. test developers.
C. elected representatives.
D. test publishers.

72. As described in your textbook, all of the following are parties to the assessment enterprise
EXCEPT
A. society at large.
B. the test developer.
C. the test user.
D. consumer advocates.

73. Based on the discussion in your textbook, which Who? question with regard to the
assessment enterprise is LEAST controversial?
A. Who is a test user?
B. Who is a testtaker?
C. Who should be allowed in the room during an assessment?
D. Who should be on a gluten-free diet in a taste-test study?

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74. Testtakers differ in their approach to an assessment situation with regard to the extent that
they
A. have received prior coaching.
B. view themselves as competent or incompetent.
C. experience stress and discomfort.
D. All of these

75. Of the following parties to the assessment enterprise, which group would be LEAST
likely to have read the Standards?
A. test developers
B. test users
C. testtakers
D. test publishers

76. In the context of psychological testing and assessment, social facilitation refers to the
presence of a third party and its effect
A. as a social influence process.
B. in facilitating an assessee's responses.
C. in inhibiting an assessee's responses.
D. All of these

77. Video cameras and one-way mirrors in a room where assessment is taking place will
typically prompt assessees to
A. be more concerned about their appearance than the task at hand.
B. wonder about who might have responsibility for the evaluation.
C. respond as if there is a third party present for the evaluation.
D. believe that they are part of a reality shown rather than an evaluation.

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78. When a third-party observer is present while a psychological assessment is being

conducted, it is good practice to:
A. acquaint the observer with all of the test administration materials.
B. include in the assessment report mention of the third party observer.
C. ask the assessee to respond as if the observer is not really there.
D. arrange a catered, vegetarian luncheon for the observer.

79. A psychological autopsy typically includes which of the following?

A. a postmortem interview with the assessee.
B. a review of archival records.
C. an interview with the coroner.
D. All of these

80. By federal law, which of the following types of tests may NOT be used in schools?
A. tests of intelligence
B. tests of achievement
C. minimal competency examinations
D. All of these may be used in schools.

81. A student taking a course entitled "Ancient History" is administered a history test. Years
later, data from this test is reviewed by assessment professionals who are preparing a case
study on the testtaker. In that case study, the "Ancient History" test would be BEST referred to
as
A. "a school ability test."
B. "a school aptitude test."
C. "a school achievement test."
D. "ancient history."

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82. As distinguished from other settings, psychological tests are used in counseling settings to
A. obtain an estimate of occupational aptitude.
B. assess work productivity.
C. assist assessees with life choices.
D. assist assessors with differential diagnosis.

83. In personnel assessment, psychological tests are used primarily for the benefit of the
A. employee.
B. employer.
C. examiner.
D. consumer.

84. Engineering psychologists use psychological tests as an aid in the process of

A. designing products that can be used with optimal safety and efficiency.
B. predicting public receptivity to new products and services.
C. selecting the most qualified employees for positions.
D. All of these

85. Which type of psychologist designs effective and efficient products and environments for
the home and workplace?
A. an engineering psychologist
B. a consumer psychologist
C. a computer psychologist
D. a clinical psychologist

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86. The ABAP Diplomate is conferred to recognize

A. expertise in the field of psychological testing and assessment.
B. the development of tests that further the cause of world peace.
C. nongovernmental, naturalistic observation that is eco-friendly.
D. singular psychometric contributions to psychological science.

87. The ABAP Diplomate

A. exemplifies the extent to which the government regulates testing.
B. is a symbol of recognition of accomplishment by a private organization.
C. entitles a psychologist to be able to administer any psychological test in any state.
D. travels to other countries around the world as a representative of the testing industry.

88. Which of the following is the best way to establish rapport with a testtaker?
A. a few words of "small talk" on meeting
B. presenting the testtaker with a business card
C. hugging the testtaker on arrival to the facility
D. having a DVD of Jerry Springer Uncensored playing in the waiting area as a pre-meeting
"ice-breaker"

89. A test is set into large type for a visually impaired testtaker. This is an example of
A. a physical environment modification.
B. an interpersonal environment modification.
C. a compromise.
D. an accommodation.

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90. If an accommodation is made for the purpose of administering a test, then

A. the meaning of the test scores may not be clear.
B. a notation should be made on the test report.
C. a need for alternate assessment clearly existed.
D. All of these

91. As used in the vocabulary of assessment professionals, protocol typically refers to
A. the extent to which rapport has been established.
B. test forms.
C. how an assessor greets an assessee.
D. test fees.

92. In the language of psychological testing and assessment, scoring refers to assigning
evaluative numbers, codes or statements to performance on
A. tests.
B. tasks.
C. interviews.
D. All of these

93. Generally speaking, which of the following would serve as the BEST source of
information about trends in psychological testing and assessment?
A. test critiques
B. journal articles
C. test manuals
D. professional books

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94. A researcher wishes to consult a reference work that provides descriptions of tests, and not
reviews of tests. Which reference source BEST suits this purpose?
A. The (current) Mental Measurements Yearbook
B. A current issue of Psychology Today
C. A current blog on psychological tests
D. Tests in Print

95. Which of the following contains the most detailed and authoritative information on
responsible test use and test development?
A. the American Psychological Association's Ethical Standards
B. the National Association of School Psychologists' Ethical Standards
C. Ethical Standards for Social Work
D. Standards for Psychological and Educational Tests

96. A psychologist writing a journal article is looking for a critical review of an intelligence
test that was published 4 years ago. Which of the following sources would be BEST to
consult?
A. The Mental Measurements Yearbook
B. Tests in Print
C. Psychological Assessment
D. Men's Health

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97. A psychologist seeks to measure color blindness in a sample of university students. Which
source of information about psychological tests would be the best place to start in search of a
test to use for this population?
A. Psychological Review
B. Psychological Assessment
C. Tests in Print
D. Opthalmica

98. A psychologist employed as an assessor in a large corporation has been charged with the
task of identifying employees who have "executive potential." What publications would you
recommend to this psychologist for assistance in researching how to conduct such an
assessment?
A. publications dealing with general approaches to leadership measurement
B. publications dealing with psychological studies of corporate leaders
C. publications that deal with cultural issues in leadership
D. All of these

99. The current edition of the Mental Measurements Yearbook contains:

A. sample personality tests.
B. sample mental ability tests.
C. reviews of psychological tests.
D. All of these

100. Which typically provides the most objective evaluation of a test?

A. a published review of the test in a journal
B. the publisher's test catalogue
C. the Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests
D. a manual of use for the test itself

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101. A review of a new personality test is published in a journal. In that review, it would be
reasonable to expect to find information about
A. the intelligence range of prospective test-takers.
B. the psychometric soundness of the test.
C. what prompted the publisher to publish this test.
D. All of these

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