Intelligence Practice Test (PSYCH)

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Any psychological test should be seen as?

Tapping the constancies of a person's behavior

Tapping a person's absolute level of performance

Measuring the person's typical behavior

A sample of a person's behavior (correct)

Which of the following does not characterize a psychological test?

Psychological tests are standardized measures of behavior

Psychological tests are samples of behavior

Psychological tests allow one to predict behavior with great accuracy (correct)

Psychological tests measure individual differences

The two very broad categories of psychological tests are?

Interest tests and aptitude tests

Mental ability and personality tests (correct)

Intelligence and achievement tests

Aptitude and attitude tests

An elementary school child is given a test designed to determine whether or not she should be placed in a class of 'gifted' children. The test is probably?

An intelligence test Signup and view all the answers

At the end of her calculus course, Mary takes a test to determine how well she has mastered the material. Her calculus test is primarily?

An achievement test Signup and view all the answers

If you wanted to gauge a person's mastery and knowledge in a specific area, such as mathematics, you would need to administer?

An achievement test Signup and view all the answers

Standardized tests designed to predict how well you will do in college are most appropriately called?

Aptitude tests Signup and view all the answers

__________ tests measure interests, values, and attitudes.

Personality Signup and view all the answers

The fact that two people taking the same test in two different places will receive the same instructions, the same questions, and the same time limits means that the test has been?

Standardized Signup and view all the answers

If a psychological test is to tell you how you score relative to other people, the following must be developed?

Test norms Signup and view all the answers

A norm refers to?

A test's distribution of scores Signup and view all the answers

Test norms allow you to convert your raw score on a test into a(n) __________ score, which indicates the proportion of people who scored below your obtained score.

percentile Signup and view all the answers

If 30 percent of a reference group scored higher than you on a test, your score would be at the?

70th percentile Signup and view all the answers

Tamara scored at the 95th percentile on the logical reasoning component of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). This means that for the logical reasoning section of the GRE?

She scored higher than 95% of the sample used to establish the test norms Signup and view all the answers

If a test yields nearly identical scores when it is retaken after a 2-month interval, the test is said to be?

Reliable Signup and view all the answers

If you assess test-retest reliability, you hope that it leads to a?

Strong positive correlation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Psychological Tests Overview

Psychological tests sample a person's behavior, providing a representation of their typical responses.
Not all psychological tests predict behavior accurately; they are not meant for precise predictions.

Categories of Psychological Tests

Main types of tests include mental ability tests and personality tests.
Intelligence tests assess innate cognitive abilities, while achievement tests evaluate knowledge in specific subjects.

Test Types and Purposes

"Gifted" children placement typically involves intelligence tests.
Achievement tests measure mastery of a subject, such as calculus, indicating how well content was learned.
Aptitude tests are designed to assess potential for future performance, particularly in college settings.

Measurement of Interests and Values

Personality tests are used to gauge individual interests, values, and attitudes, not intelligence or achievement.

Test Standardization

Standardization ensures uniform administration of tests, with consistent instructions and time limits across different settings.
Test norms are essential for evaluating individual scores in comparison to others, providing context to performance.

Understanding Norms and Percentiles

Norms indicate a test's distribution of scores, aiding in interpreting how participants score relative to a reference group.
Percentile scores represent the percentage of people scoring below a specific individual, showing relative standing in a distribution.

Score Interpretation

If 30 percent of a reference group scores higher, an individual is in the 70th percentile, meaning they performed better than most test-takers.
Scoring at the 95th percentile on assessments, like the GRE, indicates performance surpassing 95% of peers.

Reliability and Validity

Tests that yield consistent results across retests indicate reliability, essential for confidence in assessment outcomes.
A strong positive correlation in test-retest reliability means consistent measurement of the same traits over time is achieved, ensuring dependability.

Key Terms

Test Norms: Framework for interpreting raw scores, converting them to percentile ranks.
Achievement Test: Evaluates subject mastery.
Aptitude Test: Assesses future performance potential.
Reliability: Consistency of results over multiple administrations.

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Test your knowledge on intelligence and psychological assessments with this practice quiz. Each question explores key concepts in psychology, making it an excellent resource for students and enthusiasts alike.