Assessment and Testing Vocabulary Quiz

Study Notes

Assessment and Testing Vocabulary

Appraisal: The process of evaluating attributes, often using surveys, observations, or interviews.
Test: A systematic method for measuring a sample of behavior.
Test Format: How test items are presented.
Subjective Format: Test scores depend on the scorer's opinion; common in employee evaluations.
Objective Format: Scorer opinion has little impact; results are more consistent.
Free Choice/Free Response Test: Tests requiring written/oral answers; time-consuming and more subjective.
Projective Tests: Client responds to ambiguous stimuli, revealing personality traits (e.g., Rorschach Inkblot Test, TAT).
Forced Choice Test: Participants select from pre-defined options (e.g., multiple choice, true/false).
Difficulty Index: Percentage of correct responses to an item.
Normative Test Format: Comparing a person's score to others who took the same test.
Ipsative Test Format: Comparing traits within one person.
Culture-Fair Test: Items are familiar regardless of cultural background.
Psychometric: Methods of mental testing used by counselors and psychologists.

Important Concepts

Speed vs. Power Tests:
- Speed Tests: Timed, typically not complex content (e.g., typing test).
- Power Tests: No time limit, assess mastery level. Developed by Binet and Simon, adapted to the Stanford-Binet.
IQ Tests: Measuring intelligence using a quotient; first developed by Binet and Simon, adapted by Terman. Originally designed to identify intellectual differences in children.
Achievement vs. Aptitude Tests:
- Achievement Tests: Assess existing knowledge/skill.
- Aptitude Tests: Evaluate potential for learning new skills.
Standard Error of Measurement (SEM): Represents the accuracy of a test score; low SEM indicates high reliability.
Validity vs. Reliability:
- Validity: Measures what it's intended to measure. Types:
  - Face Validity: Seems to measure the attribute.
  - Content Validity: How well the test represents the content.
  - Construct Validity: Measures theoretical constructs (e.g., IQ, self-esteem).
  - Criterion Validity:
    - Concurrent Validity: Comparison to other measures.
    - Predictive Validity: Predicts future behavior (e.g., GRE).
  - Consequential Validity: Examines social consequences of using scores.
- Reliability: Consistency of the test. Types:
  - Test-Retest Reliability: Stability of scores over time.
  - Split-Half Reliability: Dividing a test into halves to assess consistency.
  - Alternate Forms Reliability: Consistency between different but equivalent versions of a test.
  - Inter-Rater Reliability: Consistency of scoring by different raters.
Reliability Coefficient: Measures the test's consistency across multiple administrations.

Assessment Instruments

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2): Standardized personality test using forced-choice format and a lie scale.
Strong Interest Inventory (SII): Measures likes and dislikes to match interests with potential careers.
16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF): Measures personality traits for individuals aged 16 and up.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): Based on Jung's work, categorizes personality based on four letter types.
IQ Tests:
- Stanford-Binet: Measures intelligence in children.
- Wechsler Tests: Family of tests designed for different age groups:
  - WPPSI-III: Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (2.5-7.5 years).
  - WAIS-IV: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (ages 16-90+).
  - WISC-IV: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (6-16 years).

Description

This quiz covers essential vocabulary related to assessment and testing concepts. It includes terms like appraisal, test formats, and various types of assessments designed to measure behavior and personality. Test your knowledge on how these terms apply in real-world scenarios.