Psychological Testing

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Which of the following is NOT a traditional function of psychological tests?

  • Detecting intellectual deficiencies
  • Measuring differences between the same individual on different occasions
  • Measuring differences between individuals
  • Identifying the mentally retarded (correct)

What is the most common use of psychological tests?

  • Identifying the mentally retarded
  • Determining placement levels for students
  • Measuring differences between individuals
  • Making decisions about persons (correct)

Apart from the mentally retarded, which of the following is another important application of certain types of psychological tests?

  • The behaviorally deviant
  • The emotionally disturbed
  • The intellectually gifted (correct)
  • The delinquent

Which institutions frequently use tests to determine placement levels for students?

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Which systems heavily rely upon tests for personnel selection?

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