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Which of the following is an example of acquiescence bias?
An individual agrees with statements without regard for their meaning, such as 'I enjoy my job' and 'I dislike my job'.
Which of the following is NOT a type of response bias?
Accuracy bias
What is the impact of response biases on psychological tests?
They can harm the psychometric quality of psychological tests by diminishing test reliability and the validity of test score interpretations.
What is acquiescence bias?
A bias where an individual agrees with whatever is presented
What is a positively keyed item in a questionnaire?
An item where a positive response reflects a relatively high level of the construct being assessed
What are some factors that can increase acquiescence bias?
Ambiguous items, long items, and socially desirable items
What is the consequence of acquiescence bias on test scores?
It can make it difficult to identify individuals who have a high level of the construct being assessed
Which of the following best describes the problem of extreme and moderate response biases?
It refers to the tendency to use or avoid extreme response options and can generate artificial differences in test scores and obscure true differences in construct levels.
Which of the following is an example of extremity bias?
Participant 1 has a higher observed anxiety score than participant 2, even though they have the same 'True Anxiety' levels.
When does the use of an extreme response option become a problem?
When people with identical construct levels differ in their tendency to use moderate and extreme response options, and when people with different construct levels do not differ in their willingness to use moderate and extreme response options.
Which of the following is a potential consequence of guessing on multiple-choice tests?
Guessing can compromise the quality of test scores
What is the effect of correct guessing on a test taker's score?
It raises the score
Why can guessing compromise the quality of test scores?
Guessing can produce inconsistent test scores that do not reflect the true score differences
What is malingering in the context of psychological testing?
Respondents exaggerating their psychological problems
What is the consequence of careless or random responding on test scores?
Scores that are meaningless with regards to the construct being measured
What are some testing situations where malingering is particularly problematic?
Criminal competency hearings, worker compensation claims, and personal injury examinations
Test your knowledge on psychometric barriers and response biases with this quiz covering Part 1 of Lecture 21. Learn about the different reasons for response biases and their impact on the reliability and validity of psychological tests.
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