Psychological Measurement and Intelligence Tests

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What is the most effective way to arouse the interest and cooperation of older school children?

Providing rewards for good behavior

Appealing to the competitive spirit and desire to do well on tests (correct)

Encouraging teamwork and collaboration among students

Creating a fear-based environment in the classroom

What does a mental level of seven indicate for Ada Vox according to the Binet test?

Matching that of an average seven-year-old (correct)

Matching the performance of an average twelve-year-old

Being above average in cognitive abilities

Exceeding the performance of an average twelve-year-old

What is the norm used by a college admissions office if it is based on the performance of its own student population?

Global norm

Universal norm

Standardized norm

Local norm (correct)

What is the Item Response Theory fundamentally derived from?

Statistical observations Signup and view all the answers

What does a correlation coefficient of -0.67 indicate about the relationship between variables?

A strong negative relationship Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a correlation of +0.48 is found to be significant at the .01 level?

The chances are no greater than one out of 100 that true r is zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal when administering an intelligence test like WAIS?

To observe the person's optimal performance Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the standardization of a test involves establishing the normal or average performance?

Creating a norm for the test Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of assigning numbers to persons based on some attributes called?

Psychological measurement Signup and view all the answers

What is it logically simpler to regard all tests as dependent on measuring?

Behavior samples Signup and view all the answers

What does a T score of 68 in Brown ADD scale indicate about a 13-year-old student?

Above average performance Signup and view all the answers

If a student scored at the 60th percentile on the OLSAT with local high school students as the norm group, how would you describe their mental ability?

Average Signup and view all the answers

What type of validation is being described when Test A is used to validate Test B?

Concurrent validation Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the ultimate criterion for most tests?

Actual performance in real life or on the job Signup and view all the answers

What kind of validation is demonstrated by a reading test correlating highly with an intelligence test but minimally with a personality test?

Convergent and discriminant validation Signup and view all the answers

Validity established through the multitrait-multimethod approach involves what scenario?

Measuring multiple traits using various methods Signup and view all the answers

If a thermometer consistently measures a temperature inaccurately, being off by 3 degrees high, what is its status in terms of reliability and validity?

Reliable but not valid Signup and view all the answers

Which type of validity is considered the fundamental encompassing validity concept?

Construct validity Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of item analysis does Differential item functioning seek to identify?

Items on which equally able persons from different groups have different probabilities of success Signup and view all the answers

At what point is the basal level of the SB reached?

When four items on two consecutive levels are passed Signup and view all the answers

What is Nicole's Full Scale IQ score on the SB-5 if her obtained score is 118?

± 2.5 Signup and view all the answers

In Piagetian terminology, what does the concept of Conservation refer to?

Properties of objects remaining unchanged during transformations Signup and view all the answers

What do the Gesell Developmental Schedules mostly consist of?

Assessment techniques for young children Signup and view all the answers

How was the director hired for the new television show?

After a portfolio assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation to confidentiality in consulting another professional?

The welfare of the client is at stake. Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario with Counselor C denying the student's request for test results, is this action ethically correct?

Yes, because it upholds the Principle of Confidentiality. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements violates ethical standards?

A school may release the applicant's subtest scores due to time constraints. Signup and view all the answers

What should be a counselor's position when asked to administer tests they are not trained in?

Seek proper training before administering the tests. Signup and view all the answers

Which issue is NOT a concern for a psychometrician?

Releasing test results without consent. Signup and view all the answers

When consulting another professional, what justifies releasing information without client consent?

Welfare of the client being at risk allows for information disclosure. Signup and view all the answers