Psychological Assessment: Tools and Procedures Quiz

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What is the key characteristic of a psychological test according to the passage?

  • It is a standardized procedure for measuring a sample of behavior.
  • It is a systematic procedure for obtaining and evaluating samples of behavior. (correct)
  • It is a device or procedure used to measure variables related to psychology.
  • It is a set of items designed to measure characteristics of human beings.

What is the difference between a group test and an individual test, according to the passage?

  • Group tests can be administered to more than one person at a time, while individual tests are administered one-on-one. (correct)
  • Group tests are standardized procedures, while individual tests are not.
  • Group tests are used to measure achievement, while individual tests are used to measure aptitude.
  • Group tests measure cognitive functions, while individual tests measure skills and knowledge.

Which type of test measures or evaluates previous learning, according to the passage?

  • Achievement test (correct)
  • Ability test
  • Aptitude test
  • Personality test

What does the passage indicate about aptitude tests?

<p>Aptitude tests measure the potential for learning or acquiring a specific skill. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a psychological test, according to the passage?

<p>To measure and aid in the understanding and prediction of behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the key difference between psychological tests and questionnaires?

<p>Psychological tests ask respondents to solve tasks or problems, while questionnaires ask for self-reported responses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two key criteria that a useful psychological test must satisfy?

<p>Validity and reliability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between psychological assessment and psychological testing?

<p>Psychological testing is a subset of psychological assessment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of psychological tests, as defined by Cronbach (1990)?

<p>Psychological tests involve the systematic observation and description of behavior using numerical scales or fixed categories. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key distinction between psychological assessment and psychological testing?

<p>Psychological assessment is a more comprehensive process that can include psychological testing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key purpose of psychological testing, as discussed in the text?

<p>To provide an indication of quantity or level of a particular characteristic or trait. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element in the definition of psychological assessment?

<p>Behavioral observation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In psychological assessment, what is a sample of behavior?

<p>Answering a question (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of standardized procedures in psychological testing?

<p>Ensure test accuracy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Urbian 2014, what distinguishes psychological tests from mental games?

<p>Existence for practical use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does measurement involve in psychological assessment?

<p>Assigning numbers to objects for objectivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are samples of behavior used in psychological testing?

<p>To save time and efficiently measure attributes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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