30 Questions
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
What is emphasized as more crucial for effective interviewing?
Proper attitudes
What kind of attitude from the interviewer leads to a poorly rated session, regardless of other factors?
Cold and defensive
How does the reciprocal nature of interviewing impact the interviewee, as discussed in the text?
It influences the way the interviewee responds based on the interviewer's demeanor
What does the text suggest about establishing rapport during an interview?
It is primarily about the interviewer's attitude and behavior
What aspect is highlighted in social psychology experiments as being related to interpersonal influence?
Interpersonal attraction
What is the purpose of inventories or inventory-type tests in psychology?
To measure a person's characteristics or attitudes in a standardized and less subjective manner
Which of the following psychological inventories tries to determine a person's personality based on their responses to questions?
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Why might inventories be considered more objective than projective tests?
They involve direct responses to standardized questions
What is a common issue associated with inventories in psychology?
Dependence on accurate self-reporting by individuals
How do some people's dishonest responses affect the validity of inventories?
It can lead to inaccurate results based on false information
What is a key advantage of inventory-type tests over projective tests?
Standardization and objectivity in assessment
What influential book did Charles Darwin publish in 1859?
The Origin of Species
Who applied Darwin's theories to the study of human beings?
Sir Francis Galton
What did Galton aim to classify people according to?
Their natural gifts
According to Darwin, what affords materials for natural selection to act on?
Individual differences
In which book did Galton articulate his theory about some people being more fit than others?
Hereditary Genius
What did Ancient Greco-Roman Writing focus on categorizing people by?
Blood or phlegm
What does reliability refer to in assessments?
The consistency of the assessment results
Why is reliability important in assessments?
To provide information about student progress
Which of the following is NOT a condition that may impact reliability?
Types of questions asked in the assessment
What is validity in assessments concerned with?
Accuracy of what is being measured
Can an assessment be reliable but not valid?
Yes, because reliability and validity are independent qualities
Which of the following best describes validity in assessments?
The accuracy of the assessment in measuring what it's supposed to measure
What is one way to counter the stress of timed tests?
Determine if the timed element is necessary
Why is discussing the necessity of an examination or behavior important for motivation?
To find intrinsic reasons for wanting to learn
How do cohort effects influence testing results?
They may shift entire groups of people's scores
What are cohort effects related to in terms of systemic changes?
Educational effects
How does higher education relate to cohort effects?
It results in healthier and different lives
What does it mean for individuals to be part of a cohort?
They entered a school at the same time
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