Qualities of Good Assessments: Reliability
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What is the key factor that influences how an interviewee responds during an interview, based on the text?

  • The interviewer's body language and tone (correct)
  • The interviewee's level of confidence
  • The interviewer's level of expertise
  • The interviewee's preparation for the interview

    • What is emphasized as more crucial for effective interviewing?

  • Body language
  • Technical knowledge
  • Interviewing skills
  • Proper attitudes (correct)

    • What kind of attitude from the interviewer leads to a poorly rated session, regardless of other factors?

  • Cold and defensive (correct)
  • Open and concerned
  • Warm and supportive
  • Interested and involved

    • How does the reciprocal nature of interviewing impact the interviewee, as discussed in the text?

    <p>It influences the way the interviewee responds based on the interviewer's demeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about establishing rapport during an interview?

    <p>It is primarily about the interviewer's attitude and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is highlighted in social psychology experiments as being related to interpersonal influence?

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

    What is the purpose of inventories or inventory-type tests in psychology?

    <p>To measure a person's characteristics or attitudes in a standardized and less subjective manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following psychological inventories tries to determine a person's personality based on their responses to questions?

    <p>Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might inventories be considered more objective than projective tests?

    <p>They involve direct responses to standardized questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue associated with inventories in psychology?

    <p>Dependence on accurate self-reporting by individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do some people's dishonest responses affect the validity of inventories?

    <p>It can lead to inaccurate results based on false information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of inventory-type tests over projective tests?

    <p>Standardization and objectivity in assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influential book did Charles Darwin publish in 1859?

    <p>The Origin of Species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who applied Darwin's theories to the study of human beings?

    <p>Sir Francis Galton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Galton aim to classify people according to?

    <p>Their natural gifts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Darwin, what affords materials for natural selection to act on?

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

    In which book did Galton articulate his theory about some people being more fit than others?

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

    What did Ancient Greco-Roman Writing focus on categorizing people by?

    <p>Blood or phlegm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does reliability refer to in assessments?

    <p>The consistency of the assessment results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is reliability important in assessments?

    <p>To provide information about student progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition that may impact reliability?

    <p>Types of questions asked in the assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is validity in assessments concerned with?

    <p>Accuracy of what is being measured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an assessment be reliable but not valid?

    <p>Yes, because reliability and validity are independent qualities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes validity in assessments?

    <p>The accuracy of the assessment in measuring what it's supposed to measure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to counter the stress of timed tests?

    <p>Determine if the timed element is necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is discussing the necessity of an examination or behavior important for motivation?

    <p>To find intrinsic reasons for wanting to learn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cohort effects influence testing results?

    <p>They may shift entire groups of people's scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are cohort effects related to in terms of systemic changes?

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

    How does higher education relate to cohort effects?

    <p>It results in healthier and different lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for individuals to be part of a cohort?

    <p>They entered a school at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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