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?

<p>Statistical observations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A strong negative relationship (C)</p> 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?

<p>The chances are no greater than one out of 100 that true r is zero (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To observe the person's optimal performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Creating a norm for the test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Psychological measurement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Behavior samples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Above average performance (B)</p> 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?

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

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

<p>Concurrent validation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the ultimate criterion for most tests?

<p>Actual performance in real life or on the job (D)</p> 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?

<p>Convergent and discriminant validation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Measuring multiple traits using various methods (A)</p> 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?

<p>Reliable but not valid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Items on which equally able persons from different groups have different probabilities of success (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When four items on two consecutive levels are passed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>± 2.5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Properties of objects remaining unchanged during transformations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Gesell Developmental Schedules mostly consist of?

<p>Assessment techniques for young children (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was the director hired for the new television show?

<p>After a portfolio assessment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation to confidentiality in consulting another professional?

<p>The welfare of the client is at stake. (C)</p> 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?

<p>Yes, because it upholds the Principle of Confidentiality. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements violates ethical standards?

<p>A school may release the applicant's subtest scores due to time constraints. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Seek proper training before administering the tests. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which issue is NOT a concern for a psychometrician?

<p>Releasing test results without consent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Welfare of the client being at risk allows for information disclosure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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