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Psychological Measurement and Assessment Quiz

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Psychological measurement involves assigning numbers to a person to faithfully represent their attributes. What is the main purpose of this process?

To directly assess observable attributes

To create latent psychological concepts

To measure physical properties

To make decisions about individuals, such as in education and employment (correct)

What is the primary issue that sampling in psychological measurement is supposed to avoid?

Latent psychological concept biases

Systematic and non-systematic biases (correct)

Scoring methods biases

Volunteers and dropout biases

What is a key problem highlighted in the text regarding psychological constructs?

Predictable variability

Stability across time and place (correct)

Discovering latent attributes

Representation by numbers

What is the main challenge associated with non-respondents, dropouts, and volunteers in sampling for psychological measurement?

Issues with biases in the sample Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of interpreting latent attributes in psychological measurement?

To make indirect assessments of latent attributes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of making an indirect assessment of latent attributes in psychological measurement?

To make decisions about individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main assumption about measurements in psychological testing?

Measurements are precise and accurate Signup and view all the answers

What is the key issue associated with sampling in psychological measurement?

Handling non-respondents, dropouts, and volunteers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of scoring in psychological measurement that involves the assessor's judgment?

Projective testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of psychological constructs mentioned in the text?

Stability across time and place Signup and view all the answers