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Psychological Testing Lecture 1

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What does the term 'psychological test' encompass according to the American Psychological Association (APA)?

Non-standardized instruments used to measure personality characteristics

Standardized visual evaluations used to assess emotional functioning

Standardized instruments used to measure only cognitive abilities

Standardized instruments used to measure behavior and mental attributes (correct)

What is the main characteristic of a good psychological test related to 'reliability'?

Ability to measure what it intends to measure

Consistency of obtained results (correct)

Practicability in terms of time required for completion

Freedom from subjective judgment

Which characteristic of a good psychological test relates to the extent to which the test measures what it intends to measure?

Validity (correct)

Objectivity

Reliability

Practicability

According to Kaplan (2005), how did he define a psychological test?

<p>A set of items designed to measure characteristics of human beings related to behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Practicability' of a psychological test refers to its suitability in terms of:

<p>Time required for completion, length, number of items or questions, scoring, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Psychological Test Definition

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), the term "psychological test" encompasses a wide range of assessment tools that measure an individual's mental functions, behaviors, and characteristics.

Reliability of Psychological Tests

A key characteristic of a good psychological test is its reliability, which refers to the consistency of test results across different administrations or instances.

Validity of Psychological Tests

Validity relates to the extent a psychological test accurately measures what it is intended to measure, ensuring that the test effectively evaluates the specific construct or trait.

Kaplan's Definition of Psychological Test

Kaplan (2005) defines a psychological test as a systematic procedure for observing and describing a person's behavior or psychological attributes in a standardized manner.

Practicability of Psychological Tests

The 'practicability' of a psychological test refers to its suitability in terms of feasibility, including aspects like time to administer, cost-effectiveness, and ease of interpretation of results.

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This quiz covers the basics of psychological testing, focusing on the definition and scope of psychological tests according to the American Psychological Association (APA) and Kaplan. It discusses how psychological tests are used to measure various mental attributes and behaviors.