37 Questions
What is the purpose of closure in the assessment process?
To conclude the assessment process
Why is it important for the test administrator to have all materials needed at the test site for proper test administration?
To maintain accuracy and standardization
In what setting could one expect to find legal/court-related expert testimonies as a use of psychological tests?
Clinical settings
What was the origin of tests and testing programs according to historical foundations?
China
What is the purpose of setting goals in psychological assessment?
To define what needs to be accomplished
What is a psychologist expected to do if an individual examination isn't required for their opinion during a record review or consultation?
Clarify this and the information sources for their conclusions and recommendations
When do psychologists not require informed consent for assessments?
When testing is legally required
What should psychologists include in informed consent for assessments?
Explanation of the assessment's purpose
When using an interpreter during assessments, what should psychologists ensure?
Client consent, test confidentiality, and data limitations are addressed
Under what circumstances can psychologists withhold test data?
To prevent harm, misuse, or data misrepresentation, especially when confidentiality laws apply
What must psychologists do regarding release of test data without client consent?
Provide test data only as legally required
What is the primary obligation of psychologists regarding confidential information?
To take reasonable precautions to protect confidential information
According to the APA, what should psychologists do regarding informed consent?
Provide sufficient opportunity for clients to ask questions and receive answers
When is a multiple relationship considered unethical for a psychologist?
When it impairs objectivity, competence, or risks exploitation or harm to the client
What defines competent psychologists according to the text?
Being sufficiently skilled to undertake professional tasks
What aspect of ethics in clinical assessment involves ensuring the confidentiality of test data?
Test security
According to APA guidelines, how should psychologists operate within their competence boundaries?
Base services on education, training, and experience
Who is credited with founding the 1st psychological clinic in the University of Pennsylvania?
Lightner Witmer
Which individual classified people according to their natural gifts and measured their deviation from the average?
Francis Galton
Who is known for developing the Rorschach test involving a series of inkblots?
Hermann Rorschach
Which individual pioneered the coefficient of correlation in psychology?
Karl Pearson
Who introduced the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) using pictures as projective stimuli?
Christiana Morgan
Which individual coined the term 'mental test' in 1890?
James McKeen Cattell
Who developed the 30-item intelligence scale designed to identify mentally retarded school children?
Alfred Binet & Theodore Simon
Which individual is known for developing a measure of adjustment and emotional stability for recruitment in WW1?
Robert Woodworth
Who founded the 1st experimental psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany?
Wilhelm Max Wundt
Which test began a new era for structured personality tests in 1943?
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
What is the purpose of Level B tests in achievement and proficiency testing?
To require technical knowledge of test construction
What is the primary concern of the profession regarding testing people with disabilities?
Transforming tests into a format accessible for disabled testtakers
In CAPA (Computer-Assisted Psychological Assessment), what is a major issue highlighted regarding the value of computerized interpretations?
Overreliance on computerized interpretations
What is the ethical responsibility of psychologists regarding the right to privacy and confidentiality of their clients?
Refrain from disclosing any information to third parties, except in specific cases
According to the APA's Ethical Principles, what does the principle of 'Beneficence and Nonmaleficence' require psychologists to do?
Strive to benefit those they work with and avoid causing harm
What is the primary ethical standard related to psychologists' interactions with society and specific communities?
Uphold professional standards, clarify roles, and accept responsibility for behavior towards society and communities
What is a key aspect of maintaining integrity as a psychologist?
Avoiding deception in all professional practices
'Justice', as an ethical principle according to APA standards, emphasizes which of the following?
'Fairness and justice entitle all persons to access psychology contributions'
'Respect for People's Rights and Dignity' principle requires psychologists to ______.
'Respect cultural, individual, and role differences while eliminating biases in their work'
'Competence', as an ethical issue for psychologists, demands that they ______.
'Maintain high standards of professional competence'
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