Assessment Settings and Procedures Quiz

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What is the purpose of closure in the assessment process?

  • To conclude the assessment process (correct)
  • To start the assessment
  • To evaluate the progress
  • To set goals

Why is it important for the test administrator to have all materials needed at the test site for proper test administration?

  • To make the test more difficult
  • To impress the test taker
  • To ensure the test taker's comfort
  • To maintain accuracy and standardization (correct)

In what setting could one expect to find legal/court-related expert testimonies as a use of psychological tests?

  • Business and military settings
  • Educational settings
  • Geriatric settings
  • Clinical settings (correct)

What was the origin of tests and testing programs according to historical foundations?

<p>China (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting goals in psychological assessment?

<p>To define what needs to be accomplished (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a psychologist expected to do if an individual examination isn't required for their opinion during a record review or consultation?

<p>Clarify this and the information sources for their conclusions and recommendations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do psychologists not require informed consent for assessments?

<p>When testing is legally required (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should psychologists include in informed consent for assessments?

<p>Explanation of the assessment's purpose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using an interpreter during assessments, what should psychologists ensure?

<p>Client consent, test confidentiality, and data limitations are addressed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can psychologists withhold test data?

<p>To prevent harm, misuse, or data misrepresentation, especially when confidentiality laws apply (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must psychologists do regarding release of test data without client consent?

<p>Provide test data only as legally required (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary obligation of psychologists regarding confidential information?

<p>To take reasonable precautions to protect confidential information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the APA, what should psychologists do regarding informed consent?

<p>Provide sufficient opportunity for clients to ask questions and receive answers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a multiple relationship considered unethical for a psychologist?

<p>When it impairs objectivity, competence, or risks exploitation or harm to the client (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines competent psychologists according to the text?

<p>Being sufficiently skilled to undertake professional tasks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of ethics in clinical assessment involves ensuring the confidentiality of test data?

<p>Test security (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to APA guidelines, how should psychologists operate within their competence boundaries?

<p>Base services on education, training, and experience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with founding the 1st psychological clinic in the University of Pennsylvania?

<p>Lightner Witmer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual classified people according to their natural gifts and measured their deviation from the average?

<p>Francis Galton (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for developing the Rorschach test involving a series of inkblots?

<p>Hermann Rorschach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual pioneered the coefficient of correlation in psychology?

<p>Karl Pearson (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) using pictures as projective stimuli?

<p>Christiana Morgan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual coined the term 'mental test' in 1890?

<p>James McKeen Cattell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the 30-item intelligence scale designed to identify mentally retarded school children?

<p>Alfred Binet &amp; Theodore Simon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is known for developing a measure of adjustment and emotional stability for recruitment in WW1?

<p>Robert Woodworth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the 1st experimental psychology laboratory in Leipzig, Germany?

<p>Wilhelm Max Wundt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test began a new era for structured personality tests in 1943?

<p>Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Level B tests in achievement and proficiency testing?

<p>To require technical knowledge of test construction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of the profession regarding testing people with disabilities?

<p>Transforming tests into a format accessible for disabled testtakers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In CAPA (Computer-Assisted Psychological Assessment), what is a major issue highlighted regarding the value of computerized interpretations?

<p>Overreliance on computerized interpretations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethical responsibility of psychologists regarding the right to privacy and confidentiality of their clients?

<p>Refrain from disclosing any information to third parties, except in specific cases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the APA's Ethical Principles, what does the principle of 'Beneficence and Nonmaleficence' require psychologists to do?

<p>Strive to benefit those they work with and avoid causing harm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary ethical standard related to psychologists' interactions with society and specific communities?

<p>Uphold professional standards, clarify roles, and accept responsibility for behavior towards society and communities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of maintaining integrity as a psychologist?

<p>Avoiding deception in all professional practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Justice', as an ethical principle according to APA standards, emphasizes which of the following?

<p>'Fairness and justice entitle all persons to access psychology contributions' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Respect for People's Rights and Dignity' principle requires psychologists to ______.

<p>'Respect cultural, individual, and role differences while eliminating biases in their work' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Competence', as an ethical issue for psychologists, demands that they ______.

<p>'Maintain high standards of professional competence' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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