Question 1

Projective instruments were originally developed in a spirit of rebellion against norm-referenced instruments.Today,projective instruments are
A) more rebellious than ever given their continued independence from norms.
B) increasingly developed or converted to be norm-referenced in nature.
C) rebelling yet again, this time from the constraints of cultural sensitivity.
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Projective instruments were originally created as an alternative to norm-referenced instruments, but over time, they have been increasingly developed or transformed to be norm-referenced in nature. This is because norm-referenced instruments are seen as more objective and reliable, and researchers want to ensure that their projective instruments have the same level of validity and reliability as norm-referenced ones. Thus, the trend has been towards incorporating normative data into projective instruments, rather than rebelling against them.

Question 2

In this test,the testtaker's task is filling-in what the people in a cartoon-like stimulus might be saying or thinking.
A) The Children's Apperception Test-Human
B) The Roberts Apperception Test for Children
C) The Rosenzweig Picture-Frustration Study
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

In administering the Rorschach,the term inquiry BEST refers to
A) all questions asked by the examiner.
B) the investigative process of the examiner.
C) the process of re-administering the cards.
D) the process of asking and then re-raising questions.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Which test does NOT belong because it is a different type of test?
A) The Kent-Rosanoff Free Association Test
B) The Blacky Pictures Test
C) TEMAS
D) The School Apperception Method

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which test does NOT belong because it...

Question 5

Hermann Rorschach developed a test he called
A) the Rorschach Inkblot Test.
B) the Object Discrimination Exercise.
C) the Form Interpretation Test.
D) Psychodiagnostics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hermann Rorschach developed a test he called
A)...

Question 6

Each item of the Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank is scored on a 7-point scale with points ranging from
A) "typical" to "atypical."
B) "in harmony with the world" to "danger to oneself and others."
C) "need for therapy" to "extremely good adjustment."
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

The Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank is scored on a 7-point scale ranging from 1 (indicating a possible need for therapy) to 7 (indicating extremely good adjustment). Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately reflect the scoring system of the Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank.

Question 7

Scott Lilienfeld and Bernard Murstein
A) have both argued in favor of projective techniques.
B) have both written critiques of projective techniques.
C) are on opposing sides when it comes to projective techniques.
D) were consultants in the development of the Szondi Pictures Test.

Accepted Answer

Both Scott Lilienfeld and Bernard Murstein have written critiques of projective techniques.

Question 8

The Word Association Test was developed at the Menninger Clinic by David Rapaport and colleagues.Rapaport's inspiration for developing this test came from word association experiments initially conducted by
A) Sigmund Freud.
B) Carl Jung.
C) Karen Horney.
D) Sandor Ferenczi.

Accepted Answer

Carl Jung was the pioneer of the word association experiments which later inspired David Rapaport and colleagues at the Menninger Clinic to develop the Word Association Test. Jung's work in this area was foundational and significantly influenced the development of psychological testing techniques.

Question 9

In an effort to address longstanding criticisms related to the psychometric soundness of the Rorschach test,this person created another inkblot test.Who was he?
A) Wayne Holtzman
B) David Rapaport
C) Carl Jung
D) Hans Behn-Eschenburg

Accepted Answer

Holtzman created the Holtzman Inkblot Test as an alternative to the Rorschach test due to concerns about the Rorschach's reliability and validity.

Question 10

An early projective test used what as projective stimuli?
A) clouds
B) water
C) spilled milk
D) symbols for astrological signs

Accepted Answer

The early projective test that used projective stimuli was called the Rorschach Test, and it used inkblots as stimuli. However, the first projective test developed by Hermann Rorschach himself was called the Rorschach Test-B (B for "before") and it used clouds as stimuli. In this test, participants were asked to look at clouds and describe what they saw, which psychologists would then interpret to reveal unconscious thoughts and desires.

Question 11

Objective tests of personality have in common with many objective tests of ability and achievement the fact that test items.
A) typically contain only one correct answer.
B) can be scored by machine, computer or online.
C) have a sound grounding in theory.
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Objective tests of personality, like many ability and achievement tests, can be scored by machine, computer, or online due to their structured format.

Question 12

Some have said that different TAT cards have different "stimulus pulls." By this it is meant that different TAT cards have different
A) form demands.
B) latent stimulus demands.
C) variations on the same theme.
D) frequent plots.

Accepted Answer

"Stimulus pulls" refer to the underlying themes or emotional triggers of the TAT cards, which are known as latent stimulus demands. Each card may elicit a different set of emotions or thoughts in the participant, and these can vary depending on the specific scene depicted on the card. Therefore, B is the best choice as it accurately describes this concept.

Question 13

A 100-item true/false test of extraversion is constructed so that every True response is indicative of extraversion,and every False response is indicative of introversion.Mei Ling answers True to every item on the test.What can the test user conclude?
A) Mei Ling is extremely extraverted.
B) Mei Ling has well documented tendencies toward extraversion.
C) Mei Ling may be extraverted.
D) Mei Ling is clearly not introverted.

Accepted Answer

Given the nature of the test, Mei Ling's responses suggest a tendency towards extraversion. However, without further validation or context, it's not possible to definitively conclude the extent of her extraversion or rule out other personality aspects.

Question 14

In 1907,an early study using pictures as projective stimuli for storytelling found differences as a function of
A) religion
B) gender
C) age
D) race

Accepted Answer

The study found that men tended to focus on action or conflict-oriented themes, while women tended to focus on emotional or relational themes when interpreting the pictures.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a category mentioned in the text by which a Rorschach response could be scored?
A) Color
B) Popularity
C) Content
D) Clarity

Accepted Answer

Clarity is not a category used to score a Rorschach response. The Rorschach test, a psychological test consisting of inkblots, scores responses based on factors like color, the popularity of certain interpretations, and the content of what the test-taker sees, but clarity is not a standard scoring category.

Question 16

With regard to scoring the TAT,
A) Most examiners use the scoring manual packaged with the test.
B) Most examiners use the scoring manual written by Christiana Morgan.
C) Most examiners use independent, online scoring services.
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is typically scored subjectively by examiners based on their interpretations, rather than using a standardized scoring manual or online services.

Question 17

How many TAT cards are there in the published set?
A) 18
B) 23
C) 31
D) 42

Accepted Answer

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) consists of 31 cards, each depicting ambiguous scenes that are used to elicit stories from the subject.

Question 18

Complete this Arthur Jensen quote: "The rate of scientific progress in clinical psychology might well be measured by the speed and thoroughness with which _____
A) it accepts tests like the Rorschach."
B) it rejects projective techniques as unreliable and invalid."
C) it gets over the Rorschach."
D) it understands the need for normative projective measures."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete this Arthur Jensen quote: "The rate...

Question 19

As concluded in Chapter 13,the semantic distinction between objective and projective tests
A) is meaningful, especially as it relates to the content of the items.
B) should be abandoned because there is really no difference between them.
C) is only meaningful to the extent that each relies heavily on self-report.
D) has meaning insofar as the mechanisms typically used for scoring.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As concluded in Chapter 13,the semantic distinction...

Question 20

According to Karen Machover's thought regarding the interpretation of findings of a Draw-a-Person test,the person drawn represents the person doing the drawing,and the paper on which it is drawn represents
A) the environment.
B) the individual's superego.
C) the individual's dreams and aspirations.
D) reality demands.

Accepted Answer

According to Karen Machover, the paper on which the image is drawn represents the environment, meaning the physical and emotional aspects of the person's surroundings. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. The other options are not consistent with Machover's interpretation of the Draw-a-Person test findings.

Quiz 13: Personality Assessment Methods

Projective instruments were originally developed in a spirit of rebellion against norm-referenced instruments.Today,projective instruments are

In this test,the testtaker's task is filling-in what the people in a cartoon-like stimulus might be saying or thinking.

In administering the Rorschach,the term inquiry BEST refers to

Which test does NOT belong because it is a different type of test?

Hermann Rorschach developed a test he called

Each item of the Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank is scored on a 7-point scale with points ranging from

Scott Lilienfeld and Bernard Murstein

The Word Association Test was developed at the Menninger Clinic by David Rapaport and colleagues.Rapaport's inspiration for developing this test came from word association experiments initially conducted by

In an effort to address longstanding criticisms related to the psychometric soundness of the Rorschach test,this person created another inkblot test.Who was he?

An early projective test used what as projective stimuli?

Objective tests of personality have in common with many objective tests of ability and achievement the fact that test items.

Some have said that different TAT cards have different "stimulus pulls." By this it is meant that different TAT cards have different

A 100-item true/false test of extraversion is constructed so that every True response is indicative of extraversion,and every False response is indicative of introversion.Mei Ling answers True to every item on the test.What can the test user conclude?

In 1907,an early study using pictures as projective stimuli for storytelling found differences as a function of

Which of the following is NOT a category mentioned in the text by which a Rorschach response could be scored?

With regard to scoring the TAT,

How many TAT cards are there in the published set?

Complete this Arthur Jensen quote: "The rate of scientific progress in clinical psychology might well be measured by the speed and thoroughness with which _____

As concluded in Chapter 13,the semantic distinction between objective and projective tests

According to Karen Machover's thought regarding the interpretation of findings of a Draw-a-Person test,the person drawn represents the person doing the drawing,and the paper on which it is drawn represents