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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Measuring multiple traits using various methods</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What do the Gesell Developmental Schedules mostly consist of?

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

    How was the director hired for the new television show?

    <p>After a portfolio assessment</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which issue is NOT a concern for a psychometrician?

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

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