Questions and Answers
Any psychological test should be seen as?
Which of the following does not characterize a psychological test?
The two very broad categories of psychological tests are?
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?
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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?
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If you wanted to gauge a person's mastery and knowledge in a specific area, such as mathematics, you would need to administer?
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Standardized tests designed to predict how well you will do in college are most appropriately called?
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__________ tests measure interests, values, and attitudes.
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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?
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If a psychological test is to tell you how you score relative to other people, the following must be developed?
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A norm refers to?
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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.
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If 30 percent of a reference group scored higher than you on a test, your score would be at the?
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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?
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If a test yields nearly identical scores when it is retaken after a 2-month interval, the test is said to be?
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If you assess test-retest reliability, you hope that it leads to a?
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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.
