CHAPTER 3 OF TEST AND TESTING

What is the main purpose of psychological testing in clinical, legal, and educational settings?

• To entertain clients

• To make subjective decisions

• To make informed, objective decisions

• To replace interviews entirely

Which of the following is an example of a psychological trait?

• Anxiety before an exam

• Excitement during a concert

• Intelligence

• Hunger

Traits and states are inferred from:

• Personality tests only

• Observable behavior

• Medical history

• Standard deviation

The term "construct" refers to:

• The test instructions

• A measurable behavior

• An underlying trait or state

• The raw score of a test

Which of the following best defines test validity?

• The ability to produce different results each time

• The consistency of the test

• The accuracy of the test in measuring what it claims to measure

• The fairness of test administration

Which is a source of error in psychological testing?

• Assessee is tired

• Clear test instructions

• Equal scoring method

• Culturally appropriate items

What is the main goal of test standardization?

• To make tests more difficult

• To create individualized test versions

• To ensure consistency in administration and scoring

• To confuse the test-takers

Which assumption states that test behavior can predict real-life behavior?

• Traits and states exist

• Error is part of testing

• Test behavior predicts behavior

• Bias can be reformed

An unreliable test is one that:

• Gives the same result every time

• Accurately measures a trait

• Gives inconsistent results

• Is fair to all test-takers

Bias in testing occurs when:

• All groups perform equally

• The test is translated accurately

• The test disadvantages certain groups

• Everyone passes the test