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?

To gather and integrate data to make a psychological evaluation Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Wundt Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of occupational assessment in psychology?

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

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

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

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

Galton Signup and view all the answers

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

Biopsychosocial interview 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?

Portfolio data Signup and view all the answers

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

$g$ (general ability) and $s$ (specific abilities) Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment measures deficits in cognitive functioning?

Neuropsychological assessment Signup and view all the answers

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

Clinical interview Signup and view all the answers

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