Question 1

Of the following tests,which is the BEST example of a semi-structured test?

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The Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank is the best example of a semi-structured test because it provides some structure with the given sentence stems but also allows for free responses and interpretation by the individual being tested. The Rorschach and TAT are examples of projective tests that provide very little structure or direction to the individual being tested, while the CAT-H is a computerized test that provides a standardized set of questions with no room for individual interpretation.

Question 2

In a study that compared Rorschach responses of sex-offending Roman Catholic clergy to a control group of non-offending clergy

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The answer of In a study that compared Rorschach responses...

Question 3

In a study that employed Rapaport et al.'s Word Association Test,the researchers found that to the stimulus word mouth,19% of a schizophrenic sample responded with the word

Accepted Answer

Rapaport et al.'s Word Association Test findings indicate that individuals with schizophrenia often respond with more concrete associations. The word "teeth" is a direct, concrete part of "mouth," making it a common response among schizophrenic samples in such studies.

Question 4

Each response on the Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank is evaluated on a 7-point scale that ranges from

Accepted Answer

The Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank evaluates responses on a scale that goes from a need for therapy to extremely good adjustment. Choice A is incorrect because it uses vague and potentially value-laden terminology (e.g. "deviant" and "model of mental health"). Choice B is also incorrect because it uses similarly vague and potentially value-laden terminology (e.g. "idiosyncratic" and "popular"). Choice D is incorrect because it frames the scale in terms of negativity/positivity, which is not how the scale is typically described.

Question 5

The sample approach to assessment focuses on

Accepted Answer

The sample approach to assessment involves observing and analyzing a person’s behavior in a particular situation or context. It involves assessing specific behaviors rather than making global trait judgments or diagnosing unconscious needs.

Question 6

In your text,a distinction is made between a sign and a sample approach to assessment.The approach where test responses are treated as clues to the testtaker's underlying personality or abilities is the

Accepted Answer

The sign approach involves interpreting test responses as indicators of underlying personality traits or abilities, while the sample approach treats the responses as representative of a larger sample of behaviors or skills. The projective approach involves using ambiguous stimuli to elicit responses that reveal unconscious aspects of the test-taker's personality. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

Question 7

A false positive on a polygraph indicates that

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A false positive occurs when a polygraph incorrectly identifies a truthful person as being deceptive. This can happen due to a variety of factors, including anxiety, stress, and physical or emotional reactions to certain questions.

Question 8

In the Chapter 13 Meet an Assessment Professional feature,Dr.Anthony Bram described the tests he employs in what he characterized as a "core battery." These tests included,among others,a Wechsler test of intelligence and

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Both the Rorschach and the TAT are projective tests, while the Word Association Test is not mentioned as part of Dr. Bram's "core battery." Therefore, the best choice is D, as it includes both projective tests mentioned by Dr. Bram.

Question 9

In the Chapter 13 Meet an Assessment Professional feature,Dr.Anthony Bram gave great emphasis to the role of ___________ in psychological assessment.

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Dr. Anthony Bram emphasized the importance of building a rapport and establishing a relationship with the person being assessed. This includes being empathetic and non-judgmental, listening actively, and being respectful of the person's cultural and personal background. This relationship can enhance the accuracy and usefulness of the assessment results. While the other factors mentioned in the answer options can also be important, they were not given as much emphasis as the importance of the relationship between the assessor and the assessee.

Question 10

Which of the following groups of researchers would be MOST likely to make use of phallometric data?

Accepted Answer

Phallometric data is used to measure sexual arousal and would therefore be most applicable to researchers studying a topic such as pedophilia, which involves sexual attraction to children. The other options listed are not related to sexual arousal or behavior, and therefore phallometric data would not be relevant to their research.

Question 11

B.F.Skinner devised an auditory projective test that he called

Accepted Answer

B.F. Skinner devised the Verbal Summator as an auditory projective test, which he used to explore the reactions of individuals to auditory stimuli that were ambiguous, similar in concept to the Rorschach inkblot test but using sound instead of visual stimuli.

Question 12

Self-reports and self-monitoring are dependent on

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Self-reports and self-monitoring rely heavily on the honesty of the individual reporting or monitoring their own behavior, as inaccurate or dishonest reporting can lead to unreliable data. The other options may play a role, but are not as crucial to the accuracy of the information reported.

Question 13

Rorschach's inkblot test as it came to be administered,and Rapaport et al.'s Word Association Test have in common

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Both Rorschach's inkblot test and Rapaport et al.'s Word Association Test include an inquiry stage where the examiner asks the subject to elaborate on their initial responses.

Question 14

In the Chapter 13 Meet an Assessment Professional feature,Dr.Anthony Bram noted that when he is referred a new patient for assessment,he relies on his knowledge of tests,his inference-making ability,and ______________ to synthesize test data in a way that will answer the referral questions.

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The answer of In the Chapter 13 Meet an Assessment...

Question 15

Henry Murray's concept of press refers to determinants of behavior arising from

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Henry Murray's concept of "press" refers to the environmental factors or situations that interact with a person's needs and can influence their behavior. It specifically points to determinants of behavior that arise from within the environment, rather than from within the individual or from the interaction of personal and environmental needs.

Question 16

Henry Murray is perhaps best known for developing the TAT.Little known,however,is Murray's work in developing a projective instrument that involved response to spoken paragraphs.This little-known instrument was called the

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The answer of Henry Murray is perhaps best known for...

Question 17

Of the following behavioral scientists,which one is credited with being the first to investigate associations to words?

Accepted Answer

Sir Francis Galton is considered the first to investigate associations to words through his research on semantic associations where he observed that people often associate certain words with others.

Question 18

Responses to the Rosenzweig Picture-Frustration Study are scored in terms of the type of reaction elicited and the direction of

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The Rosenzweig Picture-Frustration Study is designed to measure aggression in response to frustration, so the responses are scored in terms of the type of aggression expressed (such as verbal or physical aggression) and the direction of that aggression (towards oneself or towards others).

Question 19

Weiss et al.(2008)believed that one of the compelling reasons to use the Rorschach as a tool in pre-employment screening of police officers was that the Rorschach

Accepted Answer

Weiss et al. (2008) believed that the Rorschach test was compelling for pre-employment screening because it was difficult for individuals to fake good, making it a useful tool for assessing true personality traits.

Quiz 13: Personality Assessment Methods