12 Questions
What is the primary focus of psychometrics as a scientific discipline?
Constructing psychological data and measuring mental constructs
What is the main purpose of psychological testing?
To evaluate individual differences or variations among individuals
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a psychological test?
It is a subjective evaluation of a person's behavior
What is the primary goal of psychological assessment?
To reach a defensible determination of psychological issues or questions
What is an example of an issue that may require investigation through psychological assessment?
Diagnostic questions
What are the five elements of psychological tests?
Systematic procedures, measuring a sample behavior, behaviors sampled are relevant to cognitive or affective functioning, test results are evaluated, and scoring
What is the primary purpose of a psychological test?
To answer a referral question, solve a problem, or arrive at a decision
What is the key difference between a test and a battery of tests?
A test is a single measurement device, while a battery is a group of tests
What is the process of determining the extent to which instructional objectives are attained?
Evaluation
What is the term for the uniformity of procedure in all important aspects of the administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests?
Standardization
What is the term for a group of items that pertain to a single variable and are arranged in order of difficulty or intensity?
Scale
What is the primary difference between psychological testing and psychological assessment?
Psychological testing involves one uniform procedure, while psychological assessment involves various procedures and dimensions
Test your knowledge of psychological measurement, including the theory and techniques of measuring psychological constructs, personality traits, and more. This quiz covers the basics of psychometrics and its applications in psychology.
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