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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book focuses on Tests and Measurements in Behavioral Sciences?

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

    What is the main focus of validity in personality assessment?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>England</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What determines content validity of an assessment tool?

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

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

    <p>Questionnaire</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which personality inventory is faking a common concern?

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

    Which book was published in 1930?

    <p>Studies in organisation and character</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</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article reviewed the Rorschach test?

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

    What does the abbreviation 'ADHD' stand for?

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

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