Question 1

In order to resolve the conflict of divided loyalties, a psychologist must

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In situations of divided loyalties, a psychologist must clarify to all involved parties where their loyalties lie to manage expectations and maintain transparency. This helps in setting clear boundaries and ensures that all parties are aware of the psychologist's primary obligations and commitments.

Question 2

At the present time, psychologists

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Psychologists are ethically required to inform clients about how tests will be used and the limits of confidentiality to ensure informed consent and protect client rights.

Question 3

While many individual and group tests have generally adequate reliability, just about any test could benefit from

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Better validity documentation ensures that the test measures what it is intended to measure, which is crucial for the test's effectiveness and applicability.

Question 4

An investigation of tests by the Senate Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights and the House Subcommittee on Invasion of Privacy found

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The answer of An investigation of tests by the Senate...

Question 5

The more accurate a test, the more ________ the results should be.

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The more accurate a test, the more stable the results should be. Stability refers to the consistency of the results over time and across different administrations of the test.

Question 6

Jackson and Messick have argued that it has not been possible to formulate a coherent set of ethical principles that govern all legitimate uses of testing. This is because of

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The answer of Jackson and Messick have argued that it...

Question 7

The 2002 version of the APA Code of Ethics directs psychologists who administer tests to

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The 2002 APA Code of Ethics emphasizes the importance of using tests that have established validity and reliability specifically for the population being tested, ensuring that the tools are appropriate and accurate for the individuals being assessed.

Question 8

The use of labels that rely on the medical model

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The medical model often emphasizes biological factors and may lead individuals to view their conditions as outside their control, potentially reducing personal responsibility for managing their life.

Question 9

According to the ethical code of the APA (2002), test results

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The ethical code of the APA (2002) acknowledges that test results can be subpoenaed by a court of law, which means they are not always confidential and can be shared beyond the examinee under certain legal circumstances.

Question 10

One recent trend in testing has been that

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Hundreds of new tests are being published each year, reflecting ongoing research, advancements in various fields, and the continuous need for updated and new assessment tools to address changing educational, psychological, and professional testing requirements.

Question 11

When testing is necessary in order to determine pathology,

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Tests that tend to overpathologize, such as the Rorschach, should be avoided to prevent misdiagnosis or exaggeration of pathology.

Question 12

The question of who will have access to psychological testing services is presented in the text as a(n)

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The question of who will have access to psychological testing services is presented in the text as a social issue because it involves the distribution of resources and opportunities within society.

Question 13

Current standards for test use state that the test developer(s)must provide sufficient information to permit appropriate use of the test. Which of the following does not have to be included in this information?

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Information regarding item construction is not typically required to ensure appropriate use of the test. The focus is usually on providing guidelines for administration and scoring, validity data, and reliability data to ensure the test is used correctly and interpreted accurately.

Question 14

The APA provides an exception to confidentiality guidelines when

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The APA (American Psychological Association) guidelines allow for an exception to confidentiality when withholding information could pose a danger to the person or to society. This is in line with the ethical principle of protecting harm to others.

Question 15

According to the APA guidelines, Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct,

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According to the APA guidelines, the clinician is ultimately responsible for the appropriateness of an analysis or diagnosis, even if it is provided by a computer. This emphasizes the importance of professional judgment and accountability in the use of technology in psychological practice.

Question 16

Dehumanization is presented in the text as a

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Dehumanization is primarily a social issue as it involves the denial of the full humanity of others and is deeply embedded in societal attitudes and relationships.

Question 17

Access to psychological testing is limited by

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Financial considerations can limit access to psychological testing as these services can be costly and may not be covered by insurance.

Question 18

Test takers

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Test takers have the right to know who will have access to their test data as part of ethical testing practices and privacy rights. The other options are incorrect because they involve withholding important information from test takers or incorrectly assume there are no privacy risks with internet data transmission.

Question 19

The question, "Is the test any good as a measure of the characteristics it purports to measure?," is

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This question pertains to the validity of a test, which is a psychometric concern. Validity is a measure of how well a test assesses what it claims to assess, making it a key concept in psychometrics, the field that studies the measurement of psychological attributes.

Question 20

The question, "Should this test be used for this purpose?,"

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The question "Should this test be used for this purpose?" involves considerations of ethics and social implications, as it requires evaluating the appropriateness and impact of using a test in a specific context, which goes beyond purely technical or data-driven considerations.

Quiz 21: The Future of Psychological Testing