Question 1

The term psychometric soundness refers to the
A) the general psychiatric health of an assessee.
B) mental status of an individual during assessment.
C) technical quality of a test or other tool of assessment.
D) competence of a defendant to stand trial.

Accepted Answer

Psychometric soundness refers to the technical quality of a test or other tool of assessment. It refers to the extent to which a tool measures what it is supposed to measure with consistency and reliability. It is an important factor in determining the validity of assessment results.

Question 2

In the Chapter 1 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Stephen Finn characterized psychological tests as "empathy magnifiers." By this he meant that
A) test enlarge the "world of psychology" for clients.
B) test data can allow clients to feel less sympathy for themselves.
C) clients will typically be more revealing in writing.
D) tests allow evaluators to "get into their clients' shoes."

Accepted Answer

Dr. Stephen Finn's statement that psychological tests are "empathy magnifiers" means that tests allow evaluators to "get into their clients' shoes" and see the world from their perspective. Tests provide a way for professionals to understand their clients' experiences in a more detailed and empathetic way.

Question 3

In the Chapter 1 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Stephen Finn described how tools of assessment are selected for use in the process of therapeutic assessment.He said that
A) clients are tested on a standard battery first and then decisions are made.
B) the tools of assessment are selected after an initial session with clients.
C) the selection of tests is made in consultation with the therapist of the clients.
D) only specially developed Center for Therapeutic Assessment tests are used.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Finn stated that the selection of assessment tools is based on an initial session with the clients, during which the therapist gathers information about the clients' goals, concerns, and needs. Based on this information, the therapist chooses the most appropriate tools of assessment for each individual client.

Question 4

In the Chapter 1 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Stephen Finn cited different tools used in therapeutic assessment.Among those tools specifically listed by him were "performance-based personality tests" such as
A) the MMPI.
B) situational stress tests.
C) the Rorschach.
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Dr. Stephen Finn specifically mentioned "performance-based personality tests" like the Rorschach, which is a projective test used to assess personality characteristics and emotional functioning. The MMPI is a self-report inventory, and situational stress tests are not typically classified as performance-based personality tests.

Question 5

The publication of which psychological test served as a catalyst for the early,international growth of the field of psychological measurement?
A) the Binet Intelligence Test
B) the Rorschach Inkblot Test
C) the OSS assessment battery
D) the Mooney Problem Checklist

Accepted Answer

The publication of the Binet Intelligence Test in 1905 was a watershed moment in the field of psychological measurement, leading to the rapid growth of intelligence testing both domestically and internationally. The Binet test was widely adopted and translated into multiple languages, leading to the emergence of the field of psychometrics and the development of other standardized tests.

Question 6

Today,a group-on-one interview where the interviewee is purposely made to feel uncomfortable (as illustrated in Chapter 1 of your text)
A) would be too unethical to conduct on a regular basis.
B) would be used only in research settings, not job interviews.
C) is only employed by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
D) is exclusively employed by the US Postal Service.

Accepted Answer

Purposefully making an interviewee feel uncomfortable is not ethical in most cases, as it could harm the person's mental and emotional well-being. This type of interview tactic should not be used regularly, if at all.

Question 7

In the overview of testing and assessment provided in Chapter 1,examples of the use of different tools of assessment to answer different research questions were provided.What tool of assessment was cited as particularly useful in learning about the reaction of simulated juries to certain types of evidence?
A) tests
B) case history data
C) portfolio assessment
D) behavioral observation

Accepted Answer

Behavioral observation was cited as particularly useful in learning about the reaction of simulated juries to certain types of evidence.

Question 8

As used in your text,psychological assessment may include the use of
A) behavioral observation.
B) testing.
C) the case study.
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Psychological assessment may include a range of different methods, including behavioral observation, testing, and case studies. Therefore, the best choice is D as it encompasses all of these options.

Question 9

A committee makes a decision that is not as sound as the decision that would have been made had the head of that committee acted alone.How would you characterize this phenomenon?
A) "groupspeak"
B) "central processing error"
C) "groupthink"
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

Groupthink refers to the phenomenon where the desire for group harmony and conformity overrides the decision-making process, resulting in a less sound decision. This often happens when there is a lack of diversity in the group, pressure to conform, and an illusion of invulnerability. While "groupspeak" and "central processing error" are not incorrect terms, they do not accurately describe the phenomenon described in the question.

Question 10

In the Chapter 1 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Stephen Finn described how a typical therapeutic assessment ends.According to Dr.Finn,therapeutic assessment ends
A) with the termination of the client from therapy.
B) when the client has achieved a "modicum of insight."
C) with a discussion of test scores and "next steps."
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Dr. Stephen Finn describes that a typical therapeutic assessment ends with a discussion of test scores and "next steps," focusing on how the insights gained can be applied moving forward.

Question 11

A case history is also referred to as
A) a case study.
B) a role-play record.
C) a biographical account.
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

A case history and a case study are two terms often used interchangeably to refer to a detailed examination of a particular individual or group. A case history typically includes information about the person's background, medical history, symptoms, and treatment history.

Question 12

Psychological tests share commonalities.For example,they all
A) include an analysis of a sample of behavior.
B) include a naturally occurring behavior.
C) include paper-and-pencil and oral responses.
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Psychological tests share commonalities, such as including an analysis of a sample of behavior.

Question 13

Psychological testing
A) is typically more lengthy than assessment.
B) may be one component of the process of assessment.
C) is characteristically broader in scope than assessment.
D) tends to be less accurate than assessment.

Accepted Answer

Psychological testing is one tool or component of the larger process of assessment. Assessment involves gathering and analyzing information about an individual's behavior, cognition, emotions, and other factors that may impact their functioning. Psychological testing may involve administering standardized tests or measures to assess specific areas of functioning, but it does not encompass the full scope of assessment.

Question 14

A psychological test almost always involves an analysis of:
A) attitude and values.
B) motivation and interests.
C) a sample of behavior.
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of A psychological test almost always involves an...

Question 15

A group-on-one interview wherein the interviewee is purposely made uncomfortable is called a
A) stress interview.
B) role-play interview.
C) naturalistic interview.
D) panel interview.

Accepted Answer

A stress interview is designed to intentionally make the interviewee uncomfortable by asking difficult or unexpected questions, interrupting the interviewee, or displaying a negative or uninterested demeanor. The goal is to observe how the interviewee reacts under pressure and to see if they can remain composed and professional. The other options are not specific to this type of interview.

Question 16

Perhaps the biggest boost to the new assessment enterprise in the United States arose from the need to identify
A) school children who were underachieving in Paris, Texas.
B) competent recruits for the military during World War I.
C) entrepreneurial talent for the Industrial Revolution.
D) apprentice workers in the building and construction industry.

Accepted Answer

The need to identify competent recruits for the military during World War I was a major factor in the development of new assessment methods in the United States, including the first large-scale standardized tests. This demand for accurate measurement of skills and abilities in potential soldiers prompted the government to invest in research and development of assessment tools, which then spread to other areas such as education and employment.

Question 17

In the Chapter 1 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Stephen Finn characterized clients as
A) "co-experimenters."
B) "co-therapists."
C) "co-assessment professionals."
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Dr. Stephen Finn characterized clients as "co-experimenters," emphasizing a collaborative approach in the assessment process.

Question 18

Psychological tests may differ with respect to
A) content.
B) format.
C) administration.
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Psychological tests can differ in their content, format, and administration procedures. Content refers to the specific mental abilities or traits the test measures, such as intelligence, personality, or neuropsychological functioning. Format refers to the way the test is presented, such as multiple-choice, essay-type, or performance-based measures. Administration procedures refer to how the test is administered and scored, including standardized instructions, time limits, and scoring rubrics. Therefore, all of these factors are important to consider when differentiating between different types of psychological tests.

Question 19

As used by your textbook authors,the term psychological assessment applies to
A) clinical settings only.
B) self-administered tests only.
C) employment, clinical, and educational settings only.
D) the use of tests and other tools of evaluation.

Accepted Answer

The term psychological assessment, as used by textbook authors, refers to the use of tests and other tools of evaluation in various settings, including employment, clinical, and educational settings. It is not limited to clinical settings only or self-administered tests only.

Question 20

The loss of cognitive functioning that occurs as the result of damage or loss of brain cells is called
A) a psychological autopsy.
B) pseudodementia.
C) catastrophic.
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

The loss of cognitive functioning due to brain cell damage or loss is typically referred to as dementia, not any of the options listed.

Quiz 1: Psychological Testing and Assessment

The term psychometric soundness refers to the

In the Chapter 1 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Stephen Finn characterized psychological tests as "empathy magnifiers." By this he meant that

In the Chapter 1 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Stephen Finn described how tools of assessment are selected for use in the process of therapeutic assessment.He said that

In the Chapter 1 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Stephen Finn cited different tools used in therapeutic assessment.Among those tools specifically listed by him were "performance-based personality tests" such as

The publication of which psychological test served as a catalyst for the early,international growth of the field of psychological measurement?

Today,a group-on-one interview where the interviewee is purposely made to feel uncomfortable (as illustrated in Chapter 1 of your text)

As used in your text,psychological assessment may include the use of

A committee makes a decision that is not as sound as the decision that would have been made had the head of that committee acted alone.How would you characterize this phenomenon?

In the Chapter 1 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Stephen Finn described how a typical therapeutic assessment ends.According to Dr.Finn,therapeutic assessment ends

A case history is also referred to as

Psychological tests share commonalities.For example,they all

Psychological testing

A psychological test almost always involves an analysis of:

A group-on-one interview wherein the interviewee is purposely made uncomfortable is called a

Perhaps the biggest boost to the new assessment enterprise in the United States arose from the need to identify

In the Chapter 1 Meet an Assessment Professional,Dr.Stephen Finn characterized clients as

Psychological tests may differ with respect to

As used by your textbook authors,the term psychological assessment applies to

The loss of cognitive functioning that occurs as the result of damage or loss of brain cells is called