Validity in Assessment and Testing
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What does validity refer to in the context of tests?

  • The difficulty level of a test
  • The number of questions in a test
  • The reliability of a test
  • The degree to which a test measures what it aims to measure (correct)

Who is the author of the book 'Psychological Testing'?

  • Hjelle, L.A.
  • Anastasi, A. (correct)
  • Nunnally, J.C. Jr.
  • Campbell, D.T.

Which reference provides information on Personality Theories?

  • Singh, A.K. (1997)
  • Lanyon, R.I. & Goodstein, L.D. (1997) (correct)
  • Nunnally, J.C. Jr. (1959)
  • Hjelle, L.A. & Zieglar, D.J. (1992)

What type of validation is discussed in the journal article by Campbell, D.T. & Fiske, D.W.?

<p>Convergent and discriminant validation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book focuses on Tests and Measurements in Behavioral Sciences?

<p>Singh, A.K. (1997) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of validity in personality assessment?

<p>Measuring intended traits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Germans invent in 1936 that involved intensively evaluating candidates with interviews and job simulations?

<p>Assessment center (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of validity requires agreement among experts about item representation?

<p>Content validity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of criterion-related validity in personality assessment?

<p>To make predictions about behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country established War Office Selection Boards (WOSB) for selecting military officers during the war?

<p>England (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who used the German assessment center to screen applicants for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II?

<p>William Donovan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does content validity ensure an assessment tool's validity?

<p>By reflecting the domain it measures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the English focus on when selecting military officers before the war?

<p>Candidate's social class (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component should a personality test measuring shyness assess according to content validity?

<p>Social interaction aspects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the British government establish as a result of the exhaustion of upper-class candidates for military officer positions?

<p>Assessment centers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines content validity of an assessment tool?

<p>Expert agreement on item representation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did The Assessment of Men (1948) provide evidence for regarding the OSS screening process?

<p>Effectiveness of the process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of assessment techniques mentioned in the text?

<p>Questionnaire, ink blots, and personal documents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment technique involves what people reveal when asked questions about themselves?

<p>Questionnaire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Sixteen Personality Factors Questionnaire (16 PF)?

<p>Exploring 16 different personality dimensions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which personality inventory is faking a common concern?

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

Which type of tests assess specific traits rather than a broad range of personality characteristics?

<p>Single Trait Tests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of methods are used to avoid faking in personality inventories?

<p>Implementing validity scales and consistency checks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book was published in 1930?

<p>Studies in organisation and character (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which journal was the article 'The token economy: A decade later' published?

<p>Journal of Applied Behaviour Analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who authored the book 'Personality: Developments in the study of private experience'?

<p>J.L. Singer &amp; J.R. Kolligian, Jr. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which article reviewed the Rorschach test?

<p>Studies in organisation and character (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'ADHD' stand for?

<p>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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