14 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for minimizing response biases in testing?
Writing ambiguous test items
What is the rationale behind convincing respondents that they are responding anonymously?
To increase honest responding
What is the bogus pipeline technique?
A technique for detecting false responding
Which test is specifically designed to detect malingered cognitive impairment?
The Dot Counting Test
What is the purpose of validity scales in the MMPI?
To measure the degree of response bias
What is the L scale in the MMPI?
A scale that measures socially desirable responding
What is the F scale in the MMPI?
A scale that measures response bias
Which of the following best describes a forced-choice item on a personality test?
An item that presents two equally socially desirable characteristics and requires the test taker to choose one that best describes them personally.
Which of the following is a method used to help minimise the effects of acquiescence bias?
Creating balanced scales with an equal number of positively and negatively keyed items
What is the purpose of using specialised scoring procedures on achievement tests like the SAT?
To adjust test scores to account for guessing
What is the benefit of using a forced-choice format on a test?
It minimises the presence of social desirability bias
Which of the following best describes the difference between response sets and response styles?
Response styles are relatively stable and enduring traits, while response sets are temporary and due to factors such as circumstances surrounding the testing or the test itself.
Which of the following is an example of a response bias that can arise from response styles?
Social desirability bias
What is the relationship between response sets, response styles, and testing outcomes?
Response sets and response styles can both impact testing outcomes, but in different ways.
Learn how to reduce bias in testing by managing the testing context with this informative quiz. Discover techniques to prevent response biases and promote honest responses from test-takers. Test your knowledge and improve your understanding of the importance of managing testing context in minimizing bias.
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