Evolution of Psychology Testing

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What is the main purpose of a portfolio?

To store personal records

To evaluate the test developer's abilities

To preserve archival information

To serve as a sample of one's work and accomplishments (correct)

What is the role of a test developer?

To monitor actions of people through behavioral observation

To administer and use psychological tests

To create tests for research studies and publications (correct)

To act as if they were in a particular situation during role play tests

What is the main purpose of behavioral observation?

To preserve archival information

To record quantitative and qualitative information about people's actions (correct)

To create tests for research studies and publications

To evaluate the test user's abilities

Who are the professionals that use psychological tests and assessment methodologies?

A wide range of professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of role play tests?

To evaluate various skills by having assessors act as if they were in a particular situation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of standards and other published guidelines in relation to psychological tests and assessment methodologies?

To have a say in test construction and testing linguistic minorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the text?

To provide a wealth of resources and news about tests, testing, and accommodations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of accommodations mentioned in the text?

To adapt a test, procedure, or assessment to make it more suitable for an individual with exceptional needs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a source of authoritative information on tests mentioned in the text?

Peer-reviewed journal articles Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is typically found in the manual of a widely used psychological test?

Technical information about the test Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following databases is mentioned in the text as a source of authoritative information on tests?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures?

To serve as a source for exploring the world of unpublished tests Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of informal assessment techniques?

To offer a flexible approach to gathering qualitative data about an individual's functioning and experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of informal assessment technique mentioned in the text?

Standardized tests Signup and view all the answers

In what contexts are informal assessment techniques employed, according to the text?

Schools, clinical settings, and research studies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary importance of informal assessment techniques, as stated in the text?

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the individual in their natural context, enhancing the personalization of interventions and support strategies Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'cut score' in the context of assessment?

A numerical reference point used to divide data into classifications like pass or fail Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration when assessing people?

How valid is the information gained from assessment instruments and how should that information be applied? Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of geriatric settings according to the text?

Improving the quality of life of old people Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not listed as an obligation in the text?

Administering the test in a timely manner Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reference volumes such as Mental Measurements Yearbook and Test in Print?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing rapport during test administration?

To create a working relationship between the examiner and the examinee Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of journal articles mentioned in the text?

To review the psychometric soundness of tests Signup and view all the answers

What did Francis Galton initiate, inspired by his cousin Darwin's theory of evolution?

The quantitative study of human abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which psychologists developed the first modern intelligence test in 1905?

Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the large-scale intelligence testing of military recruits during the World Wars?

To assess the cognitive functioning of military personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Sikolohiyang Pilipino, the movement that emerged in the 1970s in the Philippines?

Developing a psychology rooted in Filipino culture and values Signup and view all the answers

What has led to the contemporary developments in psychological assessment?

Advances in psychometrics and technology Signup and view all the answers