PSY362 WEEK 5 QUIZ

What does "test reliability" refer to?

• A) A test’s ability to measure what it claims to measure

• B) A test’s ability to produce consistent results over time

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  C) A test’s ability to be easily graded

• D) A test’s ability to eliminate human judgment

Which term refers to the fairness and accuracy of a test in measuring what it is supposed to measure?

• A) Reliability

• B) Standardization

• C) Validity

• D) Bias

What is the main purpose of using multiple sources of information in psychological assessment?

• A) To make the process more time-consuming

• B) To improve the accuracy of the assessment

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  C) To avoid relying on standardized tests

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  D) To ensure all clients receive the same diagnosis

What is a key characteristic of a standardized psychological test?

• A) It is always completed on a computer

• B) It is administered, scored, and interpreted in a consistent manner

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  C) It allows for flexible rules in administration

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  D) It can be taken by anyone at any time without instructions

Which of the following is a major application of psychological testing?

• A) Selecting employees for a company

• B) Diagnosing mental health conditions

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  C) Evaluating student learning progress

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  D) All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental assumption of psychological testing?

• A) Psychological traits exist and can be inferred from behavior

• B) Psychological traits and states can be measured

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  C) All tests are free from bias and cultural differences

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  D) Testing and assessment offer powerful benefits to society

How do psychologists attempt to reduce cultural bias in psychological testing?

• A) By translating tests into multiple languages without any changes

• B) By ensuring test items are equally meaningful across different cultures

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  C) By only using tests developed in Western countries

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  D) By eliminating all standardized tests

What is the primary ethical responsibility of psychologists when interpreting test results?

• A) To provide test results to anyone who requests them

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  B) To ensure that test results are interpreted accurately and responsibly

• C) To change test scores if a test taker disputes the result

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  D) To only use test results for entertainment purposes

According to psychological testing assumptions, why can test results be used to predict real-world behavior?

• A) Because test scores are perfect representations of behavior

• B) Because tests provide a sample of behavior that can generalize to other situations

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  C) Because people behave the same way in all environments

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  D) Because psychological tests measure every aspect of personality

What is a key reason why psychological tests can contain error?

• A) Because even random external factors, such as mood or environment, can influence test performance

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  B) Because test scores are always manipulated by psychologists

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  C) Because tests never follow standardized procedures

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  D) Because psychological traits do not actually exist