Neuropsychological Assessment Tools in Military
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What is a necessary but not sufficient element of a good test?

  • Consistency (correct)
  • Validity
  • Utility
  • Norms

    • What is the primary focus when considering the items that make up a test?

  • Consistency (correct)
  • Scoring
  • Norms
  • Utility

    • What do norms provide in the context of comparing test results?

  • Utility measures
  • Consistency
  • Scoring guidelines
  • A standard for comparison (correct)

    • What is the purpose of norm-referenced testing and assessment?

    <p>Ranking individuals relative to a comparison group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a normative sample?

    <p>A group of testtakers used to set norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'norming' refer to in the context of testing?

    <p>Deriving norms from test data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Discriminant Analysis in the context of the text?

    <p>To determine the relationship between variables and naturally occurring groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of test development involves formulating an idea for a test?

    <p>Test conceptualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Asexuality Identification Scale (AIS) mentioned in the text?

    <p>A 12-item self-report measure of asexuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter of the book 'Psychological Testing & Assessment, 9th Ed.' does the text come from?

    <p>Chapter 8 - Test Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five stages involved in test development as per the text?

    <p>Conceptualization, construction, tryout, analysis, and revision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a procedure that requires the rater to measure individuals against one another instead of against an absolute scale?

    <p>Relative ranking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the tendency to give a particular ratee a higher rating than he or she objectively deserves?

    <p>Halo effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of test fairness, what can be considered unfair according to the text?

    <p>Using standardized tests without including the target population in the standardization sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rooted more in thorny issues involving values in the context of test fairness?

    <p>Fairness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the usefulness or practical value of testing, aiming to improve efficiency and aid in decision making?

    <p>Utility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor affects a test's utility by focusing on its reliability and validity?

    <p>Psychometric Soundness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method for establishing construct validity?

    <p>Conducting a factor analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following constructs is expected to change over time?

    <p>Reading rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a situation where pretest-posttest changes in scores would be expected?

    <p>Measuring the effects of a course of therapy or medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'method of contrasted groups' in establishing construct validity?

    <p>To compare test scores between groups expected to differ on the construct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'convergent evidence' in the context of construct validity?

    <p>Evidence that test scores correlate with scores on established tests measuring the same construct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of 'discriminant evidence' for construct validity?

    <p>Scores on an intelligence test not correlating with scores on a creativity test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Morally Debatable Behaviors Scale-Revised?

    <p>To assess individual differences in moral tolerance and the strength of moral convictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the unidimensional nature of the Morally Debatable Behaviors Scale-Revised?

    <p>The scale is based on the premise that only one dimension underlies the ratings provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the ratings on the Morally Debatable Behaviors Scale-Revised typically scored?

    <p>By summing the ratings across all the items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scaling methods is NOT described in the text?

    <p>Guttman Scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a Likert Scale, as described in the text?

    <p>It offers the test-taker a range of alternative responses on an agree-disagree continuum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scaling method involves presenting the test-taker with a list of items and asking them to rank the items from weakest to strongest?

    <p>Comparative Scaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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