Question 1

Nonverbal communication or "body language" does not

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication can vary significantly across different cultures, meaning that gestures or expressions may not convey the same meaning universally.

Question 2

Ability tests developed using samples of White testtakers cannot be used to track African-American students in the school system.This was the essence of the ruling in which of the following court cases?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ability tests developed using samples of White...

Question 3

Which organization published Technical Recommendations for Psychological and Diagnostic Tests?

Accepted Answer

The American Psychological Association (APA) is the organization that published Technical Recommendations for Psychological and Diagnostic Tests.

Question 4

An intelligence test originally written in English is to be administered to a group of Japanese immigrants who do not speak English.In order to obtain an accurate measure of intelligence and attempt to eliminate any possible effects due to language,the test administrator should

Accepted Answer

None of the provided options effectively eliminate the potential language barrier effects on the accuracy of the intelligence measurement. Each approach still involves significant language-based challenges that could distort the test's results.

Question 5

Sigmund Freud believed that nonverbal behaviors provide clues regarding

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud believed that nonverbal behaviors provide clues regarding motivation.

Question 6

Which of the following is the term used for a variant of a language that has its own rules of structure,meaning,and pronunciation?

Accepted Answer

A spoken dialect is a variant of a language that has its own rules of structure, meaning, and pronunciation. A parallel language or alternate language is a separate language that is related to, but distinct from, another language. A regional accent refers to differences in pronunciation within a language, but not differences in structure or meaning.

Question 7

As mentioned in your text,which of the following is a means of safeguarding test records?

Accepted Answer

Storing test records in a locked filing cabinet is a means of safeguarding test records. It limits access to the records to only those who have authorized access to the filing cabinet. Option B only pertains to computer passwords and may not apply to physical test records. Option C may be an option but is not specifically mentioned in the text. Option D may be an option but may not be practical or cost-effective for all organizations.

Question 8

Which legislation provided that all children with suspected mental or physical disabilities must be evaluated periodically by a team of professionals?

Accepted Answer

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (later renamed as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) mandated that all children with suspected mental or physical disabilities must be evaluated periodically by a team of professionals to determine their educational needs and to provide appropriate services. The other options (A, B, C) deal with different aspects of disability rights and education but do not specifically require periodic evaluations.

Question 9

In the psychological assessment of a dying patient in Oregon who is requesting "death with dignity" assistance,the role of the assessor is to evaluate the dying patient's

Accepted Answer

The psychological assessment of a dying patient in Oregon who is requesting "death with dignity" assistance involves evaluating the patient's family support system, as they may be an integral part of the patient's decision-making process. The assessor must also evaluate the patient's competency to make a life-ending decision, which involves assessing the patient's understanding of their medical condition, prognosis, and alternative treatments. Additionally, the assessor must assess the patient's level and sensitivity to pain, as this can impact their quality of life in their remaining time. Therefore, all of these factors are important in the psychological assessment of a dying patient requesting "death with dignity" in Oregon.

Question 10

The fact that employment testing materials and procedures must be essential to the job and not discriminate against persons with disabilities is attributable to which legislation?

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The answer of The fact that employment testing materials and...

Question 11

Who coined the term "mental test"?

Accepted Answer

James Cattell was the first to use the term "mental test" in the late 19th century, marking a significant development in the field of psychological assessment.

Question 12

Consistent with recommendations regarding professional ethics,post-test feedback to testtakers

Accepted Answer

Post-test feedback should always be accurate and understandable so that the test-taker has a clear understanding of their performance and any areas of strengths or weaknesses. Avoiding information that may arouse anxiety and using diagnostic labels sparingly are also important considerations, but they should not be prioritized over accuracy and clarity in the feedback provided. Focusing only on "positive" findings may also be misleading and unhelpful to the test-taker.

Question 13

One of the consequences of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)is that

Accepted Answer

HIPAA regulations mandate that psychotherapy notes are given more stringent protection than other forms of healthcare information. This means that mental health professionals must take added measures to secure the confidentiality of these notes and ensure they are disclosed only with the client's explicit authorization.

Question 14

Which legislation modified privacy standards thus restricting the way that mental health providers can use patients' personal information?

Accepted Answer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) modified privacy standards, thus restricting the way that mental health providers can use patients' personal information. The HIPAA Privacy Rule sets national standards for the protection of individuals' medical records and other personal health information.

Question 15

During World War I,Robert Woodsworth and his committee developed a measure of

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The answer of During World War I,Robert Woodsworth and his...

Question 16

For over 3,000 years,open and competitive examinations were administered in China.What these examinations measured could BEST be described as

Accepted Answer

The open and competitive examinations administered in China for over 3,000 years were designed to measure proficiency, specifically in areas such as knowledge of Confucian texts, literary composition, and government administration. These exams were a key factor in determining who held positions of power and influence in the Chinese bureaucracy. While integrity, personality, and motivation may have been factors considered by those administering the exams, the exams themselves were primarily focused on measuring proficiency.

Question 17

Which legislation provided that employers,when making employment decisions with ability tests,cannot use different cutoff scores on the basis of race,religion,sex,or national origin?

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It also established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce the provisions of the law. This includes prohibiting the use of different cutoff scores on ability tests based on these protected characteristics.

Question 18

Which behavioral scientist viewed individual differences as a source of error in experimentation?

Accepted Answer

Wilhelm Wundt viewed individual differences as a source of error in experimentation and believed that it was important to control for these differences in order to achieve reliable results. He focused on developing experimental methods that minimized the effects of individual differences and emphasized the importance of standardization in research.

Question 19

A psychologist licensed in Oregon may not accept a referral to evaluate a dying patient under the provisions of Oregon's Death with Dignity Act

Accepted Answer

Psychologists have an ethical obligation to prevent suicide, and assisting in the suicide of a patient under the provisions of Oregon's Death with Dignity Act would be seen as a violation of this obligation.

Question 20

Which legislation provided that parents and eligible students be given access to school records?

Accepted Answer

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 ensures that parents and eligible students (those over 18 years of age) have the right to access and review their education records, and that schools must obtain written consent before disclosing any personally identifiable information from those records.

Quiz 2: Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations