Question 1

Which of the following mode of behavior control involves a fixed pattern of familial behavior that is intolerant of individual variation?

Accepted Answer

Rigid behavior control involves a fixed pattern of behavior that is intolerant of individual variation, often emphasizing strict rules and a lack of flexibility within the family structure.

Question 2

Another word for reliability is:

Accepted Answer

Accuracy is often associated with reliability as both imply consistency and dependability in performance or results.

Question 3

Using ____________ assessment refers to using descriptive methods to compile and make sense of family information including mapping techniques and focused open-ended interviewing.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative assessment involves descriptive methods such as mapping techniques and open-ended interviews to gather and interpret family information.

Question 4

Test construction theory evolved primary from:

Accepted Answer

Classical test theory is the foundation of test construction theory, focusing on analyzing and understanding the reliability and validity of test scores.

Question 5

An example of lineal questions include:

Accepted Answer

"What brings you in today?" is a lineal question because it asks for a specific piece of information about the patient's reason for visiting the clinic.

Question 6

What are the two expectations that validity is predicated?

Accepted Answer

Validity is predicated on the expectation that the tool or method in question accurately measures the concept it is intended to measure, and that it does so in a way that captures the true essence or characteristics of that concept.

Question 7

Which of the types of validity is considered the weakest approach to determining validity?

Accepted Answer

Face validity is considered the weakest form of validity because it is based merely on the appearance that a test measures what it is supposed to measure, without any rigorous assessment of its actual effectiveness.

Question 8

Which of the following models to assess family functioning conceives of family functioning as falling on two continua: adaptability and cohesion?

Accepted Answer

The Circumplex Model of family functioning, developed by David Olson and colleagues, conceptualizes family functioning based on two key dimensions: adaptability (or flexibility) and cohesion. This model suggests that healthy family functioning involves a balance between these two continua, with extremes in either direction (too much cohesion leading to enmeshment, or too much adaptability leading to chaos) being seen as less functional.

Question 9

The reliability of a measure varies between the values of:

Accepted Answer

The reliability of a measure typically varies between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates no reliability and 1 indicates perfect reliability.

Question 10

Gilbert (2011) predicted by the year 2050, racial and ethnic minorities will represent nearly ___ percent of the population.

Accepted Answer

Gilbert (2011) predicted that by the year 2050, racial and ethnic minorities will represent nearly 49.9% of the population, indicating a significant demographic shift towards a more diverse society.

Question 11

Range of emotions can be divided into two major categories including:

Accepted Answer

Welfare emotions relate to the well-being and comfort of an individual, while emergency emotions are those experienced in response to immediate threats or crises. These categories broadly encompass the range of emotions individuals can experience in different contexts.

Question 12

What two categories is criterion-related validity subdivided?

Accepted Answer

Criterion-related validity is divided into concurrent validity, which assesses how well a test matches up with a benchmark test or measure at the same time, and predictive validity, which evaluates how well a test predicts future outcomes or behaviors.

Question 13

Which of the types of validity involves comparing scores with external criteria that have been previously validated and shown to be reliable?

Accepted Answer

Criterion-related validity involves comparing scores with external criteria that have been previously validated and shown to be reliable. This type of validity assesses how well a test correlates with a well-established test (criterion) that measures the same construct.

Question 14

The Milan group falls under the:

Accepted Answer

The Milan group is known for its strategic family therapy approach, which involves interventions designed to change the patterns of interaction between family members.

Question 15

Which of the following method involves estimating reliability, involves splitting the scale into 2 parts and examining the correlation between them?

Accepted Answer

The split-halves method involves dividing the test into two parts and correlating the scores from each half to estimate the reliability of the test. This method directly examines the consistency of results across two halves of a scale, making it a measure of internal consistency.

Question 16

Another name for case-level design is:

Accepted Answer

Single-subject design is another term for case-level design, which focuses on the responses of a single subject or a small group of subjects to document and evaluate the effects of the treatment or intervention over time.

Question 17

Which of the following suggests the problem is the solution?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following suggests the problem...

Question 18

Which of the following four indicators of school adjustment best shows an example of ethnically diverse parents and children fearing the school or view it negatively if the values of the dominant culture differ drastically from those of the family?

Accepted Answer

Psychological adjustment is the best indicator among the options for showing how ethnically diverse parents and children might fear or view the school negatively if there is a significant difference in values between the dominant culture and their own. This is because psychological adjustment encompasses attitudes, feelings, and emotional states, which are directly influenced by perceptions of and experiences with the school environment, especially when there is a cultural mismatch.

Question 19

Which kind of design asks (1) if the problem exists at different levels over time, and (2), if the problem is changing by itself?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which kind of design asks (1) if...

Question 20

When selecting a measurement instrument it is important that it be both:

Accepted Answer

Reliability and validity are crucial for a measurement instrument. Reliability ensures that the instrument consistently produces the same results under the same conditions, while validity ensures that the instrument accurately measures what it is supposed to measure.

Quiz 1: An Introduction to Family Social Work Questionaire