18 Questions
Who wrote the first textbook on the assessment and treatment of mental retardation?
Edouard Seguin
When was the first laboratory for psychology established?
1869
Who is credited with proposing that intelligence consists of a single general factor called g?
Charles Spearman
Who developed the first personality test, the personal data sheet?
Robert Woodworth
What was the name of the first major test publisher founded by Cattell, Thorndike, and Woodworth?
Psychological Corporation
Who invented the first modern intelligence test along with Theodore Simon?
Alfred Binet
What is the primary goal of psychological assessment?
To gather and integrate psychology-related information for a proper evaluation
Who is credited with distinguishing between mental illness and mental retardation in 1838?
Jean Esquirol
What was the outcome of the Duke Power case in the Supreme Court?
Employment test results must have a demonstrable link to job performance
What was used by Wilhelm Wundt to measure the speed of thought in 1862?
A calibrated pendulum
What was instituted in the Chinese Empire during the Chang Dynasty?
An examination to measure individual fitness for government status
What was published in 1985 by the APA and other groups?
Standards for Educational Psychological Testing
In what year did the APA publish the DSM-IV?
1994
What is the role of the tester/examiner in psychological testing?
To administer the test to individuals or groups
What is the outcome of a psychological test?
Test scores
What is one of the purposes of testing in an educational setting?
Diagnose of academic failures
What is one of the uses of testing in an industrial setting?
Selection of qualified applicants
What is one of the purposes of testing in a clinical setting?
Guide psychologist in the treatment of clinical and behavioral problem
This quiz delves into the differences between psychological assessment and psychological testing, exploring their definitions, purposes, and applications. Learn about the tools and instruments used to evaluate individual psychological changes and understand the presenting concerns of psychological dimensions.
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