Psychological Assessment: Understanding Psychological Tests
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What does standardization imply in the context of testing?

  • Setting up various interpretations for test results
  • Ensuring diversity in testing procedures
  • Using unique standards for different aspects of testing
  • Establishing rules for test administration (correct)

What is the purpose of norms in test development?

  • To create unique interpretations for each test taker
  • To promote variability in test scoring
  • To ensure individualized test procedures
  • To provide a standardized reference group (correct)

What differentiates psychological measurement devices or procedures according to the text?

  • The complexity of the user manual
  • The physical appearance of the device
  • Scoring and interpretation procedures (correct)
  • The variety of colors available

In testing, what does 'CFAST' refer to?

<p>A standardized testing procedure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are norms typically obtained in the process of test development?

<p>From normative or standardization samples (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does a common yardstick play in the context of testing procedures?

<p>Applying a standardized criterion to test results (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three defining characteristics of a psychological test?

<p>Sample of behavior, standardization conditions, established rules for scoring (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Cronbach (1960), what is the purpose of a psychological test?

<p>To compare behaviors of two or more people or compare the performance of the same person at different points in time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who defined a psychological test as 'a systematic procedure for comparing two or more people'?

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

What is NOT a characteristic of a psychological test according to the information provided?

<p>Random selection of behavior samples (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the purpose of a psychological test as per Anastasi & Urbina (1997)?

<p>To systematically measure behavior samples for comparison (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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