PSYC 3380 Chapter 1 Test Study Guide
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What is the main difference between a power test and a speed test?

  • Speed tests assess specific abilities, while power tests measure general knowledge.
  • Power tests are timed, while speed tests are untimed.
  • The number of questions in a power test is smaller than in a speed test. (correct)
  • Speed tests use ambiguous stimuli, while power tests use objective questions.

    • Which type of test typically includes true/false and multiple choice questions?

  • Projective test
  • Objective test (correct)
  • Power test
  • Speed test

    • What does an aptitude test measure?

  • Specific abilities (correct)
  • Achieved knowledge
  • Attention to detail
  • Perceptual speed and accuracy

    • What is the main purpose of a psychological assessment?

    <p>To gather and integrate data to make a psychological evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym CAPA/T stand for in the context of psychological assessment/testing?

    <p>Computer Assisted Psychological Assessment/Testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the father of experimental psychology and founded the first psychology lab for research?

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

    What is the main focus of occupational assessment in psychology?

    <p>Assessing a person's interests and preferences for career counseling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of computerized assisted psychological assessment/testing (CAPA/T)?

    <p>To facilitate the testing of otherwise isolated populations and people with disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical figure developed correlation and promoted regression to the mean in psychology?

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

    What type of interview aims to gain information through direct communication?

    <p>Biopsychosocial interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of data is preserved in records, transcripts, and other forms that serve as a sample of one's abilities and accomplishments?

    <p>Portfolio data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Two-factor" intelligence theory proposed by Spearman includes which two factors?

    <p>$g$ (general ability) and $s$ (specific abilities)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of assessment measures deficits in cognitive functioning?

    <p>Neuropsychological assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of interview is used for diagnosis according to DSM-5?

    <p>Clinical interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

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