Question 1

In a 50-item multiple choice test with four choices per item, what would be the corrected score for an examinee who answered 32 items correctly, answered 9 items incorrectly, and left 9 items blank?

Accepted Answer

The corrected score is calculated by subtracting a fraction of the incorrect answers from the number of correct answers. Typically, for a four-choice test, 1/3 of the incorrect answers are subtracted. So, the corrected score is 32 - (9/3) = 32 - 3 = 29.

Question 2

The test item writer's aim is to make all or nearly all considered guesses guesses_______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The test item writer's aim is to...

Question 3

Regarding the publication of new or revised instruments, the most important guideline is to

Accepted Answer

Guarding against the premature release of a test is crucial to ensure its reliability, validity, and overall integrity before it becomes publicly available. This helps in maintaining the test's scientific and practical value.

Question 4

A consulting psychologist evaluates a candidate for law enforcement and notes a significantly elevated K-scale defensiveness). What should the psychologist do?

Accepted Answer

Elevated K-scale scores, which indicate defensiveness, are indeed common among law enforcement candidates. This is because individuals in this profession often present themselves in a favorable light, which can lead to higher defensiveness scores. Therefore, this finding should be interpreted within the context of the specific population being assessed.

Question 5

Individual tests of intelligence, projective personality tests, and neuropsychological test batteries are examples of Level____ tests.

Accepted Answer

Level C tests require a high level of expertise in test administration, interpretation, and are often restricted to use by individuals with advanced degrees in psychology or related fields. Individual tests of intelligence, projective personality tests, and neuropsychological test batteries fall into this category due to their complexity and the need for specialized training to administer and interpret them correctly.

Question 6

According to APA guidelines, who is qualified to use a straightforward paper-and- pencil test of vocational proficiency?

Accepted Answer

According to APA guidelines, straightforward paper-and-pencil tests of vocational proficiency can be used by psychologists or by a responsible nonpsychologist (e.g., a business executive), as these tests do not require specialized psychological expertise to administer and interpret.

Question 7

Which of the following does not need to be included in the marketing of tests:

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (information about potential misuse, a balanced presentation of the manuals and guides, and statistics on reliability, validity, norms, and other relevant technical details) are important components that need to be included in the marketing of tests to ensure ethical standards, transparency, and informed usage.

Question 8

Regarding a test manual, ethical guidelines indicate that test publishers

Accepted Answer

Test publishers are required to publish a manual to ensure that the test is used properly and ethically, providing necessary information on its development, validation, and recommended administration procedures.

Question 9

In light of consent guidelines, what requirement does a psychologist have if they are interested in testing an 18-year-old client with intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

A legal guardian must provide consent for an 18-year-old client with intellectual disability to participate in testing.

Question 10

With respect to the confidentiality of test results

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality of test results can be breached if withholding information would present a clear danger to the client or others, as this is a common ethical guideline in many professional fields.

Question 11

The single most important principle in the ethics of testing is

Accepted Answer

The best interests of the client are considered the single most important principle in the ethics of testing, as it ensures that all actions and decisions made during the testing process prioritize the welfare and needs of the client.

Question 12

With regard to professional ethics, which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

Ethical guidelines provided by professional associations offer a framework for ethical behavior, but real-world situations often present complex scenarios that require careful consideration and judgment beyond simply following written rules. Thus, answers to ethical issues are not always simple and straightforward, even with knowledge of professional guidelines.

Question 13

If you are a therapist and your client makes repeated death threats against a specific individual, what is your ethical responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Therapists have a duty to protect potential victims by breaking confidentiality if there is a clear and imminent threat to an individual's safety. This includes warning the potential victim and notifying law enforcement.

Question 14

Vernon and Brown 1964) relate the tragic case of a young girl who was put in an institution for the intellectually disabled because of a test IQ of 29, when, in fact, it was later shown her real IQ was 113. The original low score was a result of

Accepted Answer

The original low score was a result of unrecognized deafness in the girl, which likely prevented her from understanding the test instructions or questions properly, leading to the inaccurate assessment of her intellectual abilities.

Question 15

Conscious faking on psychological tests is thought to be

Accepted Answer

Conscious faking on psychological tests is thought to be rare.

Question 16

Access to psychological tests is restricted because:

Accepted Answer

All of the reasons listed contribute to why access to psychological tests is restricted. Unqualified administration can lead to harm, prior exposure to test content can invalidate results, and widespread dissemination of test items can undermine the test's effectiveness.

Question 17

According to the principle of_________ , test takers or representatives are made aware, in language that they can understand, of the reasons for testing, the type of tests to be used, the intended use and the range of material consequences of the intended use.

Accepted Answer

The principle of informed consent involves making sure that test takers or their representatives are fully aware of the purpose and nature of the testing, including the types of tests, their intended use, and the potential consequences of the results. This ensures that individuals are able to make an informed decision about their participation.

Question 18

A common form of error made by graduate students in studies of practice administrations of IQ and achievement tests would be:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A common form of error made by...

Question 19

According to APA guidelines, who is qualified to use an individual intelligence test?

Accepted Answer

According to APA guidelines, an individual with at least a master's degree in psychology or an allied field is qualified to use an individual intelligence test. This includes professionals who have received specific training in the administration and interpretation of these tests.

Question 20

Under what circumstances is it considered ethical to ask a client to take a test such as the MMPI-2 home for completion?

Accepted Answer

The MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2) is a psychological assessment tool that requires a controlled environment to ensure the validity and reliability of the results. Asking a client to take it home would compromise the standardized administration conditions, potentially affecting the results' integrity. Therefore, it is almost never considered ethical to ask a client to complete the MMPI-2 at home.

Quiz 1: Applications and Consequences of Psychological Testing