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History of Testing in China

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What was the primary purpose of tests and testing programs in ancient China?

To establish a hierarchical society based on family lineage

To assess knowledge and skills for personal development

To facilitate social mobility based on merit

To determine one's eligibility for government jobs (correct)

Who could mostly afford to have their children spend the time necessary to prepare for the tests in ancient China?

Peasants and laborers

The land-owning gentry (correct)

Merchants and traders

Artisans and craftsmen

During which period were the tests in ancient China open to men only?

During the rule of the Ming Dynasty

Throughout history, except for a brief period in the 1800s (correct)

During the rule of the Qing Dynasty

During the rule of the Han Dynasty

What was a significant step forward for individuals in ancient China who could improve their lot in life by passing the state-sponsored examinations?

The opportunity to enhance their social position based on merit Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary source of knowledge required to pass the examinations in ancient China?

Long hours of study or work with a tutor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of psychological testing?

Assessing unobserved constructs or latent variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a questionnaire- and interview-based scale in psychological testing?

It evaluates typical behavior of the respondent Signup and view all the answers

According to Anastasi and Urbina, what do psychological tests involve?

Observations made on carefully chosen sample of an individual's behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary characteristic of a useful psychological test or scale?

Reliability and consistency across items and raters Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes questionnaire- and interview-based scales from psychoeducational tests in psychological testing?

They assess typical behavior of the respondent Signup and view all the answers