Question 1

The Neo-PI-R scale measures which of the following dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion,neuroticism,conscientiousness,agreeableness,and openness to experience 
B)  self-esteem,self-control,openness to experience,positive trait,and hope 
C)  ego,self-efficacy,resilience,and hope 
D)  disposition,extraversion,neuroticism,psychosis,and agreeableness 
A)  extraversion,neuroticism,conscientiousness,agreeableness,and openness to experience 
B)  self-esteem,self-control,openness to experience,positive trait,and hope 
C)  ego,self-efficacy,resilience,and hope 
D)  disposition,extraversion,neuroticism,psychosis,and agreeableness A

Question 2

Which of the following tests has a forced-choice format?

Accepted Answer

A)  EPPS 
B)  16PF 
C)  CPI 
D)  MMPI 
A)  EPPS 
B)  16PF 
C)  CPI 
D)  MMPI A

Question 3

Which scale reflects the idea of personality as a single construct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R) 
B)  Core Self-Evaluations 
C)  Jackson Personality Inventory 
D)  MMPI 
A)  The NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R) 
B)  Core Self-Evaluations 
C)  Jackson Personality Inventory 
D)  MMPI B

Question 4

The NEO-PI-R was developed using

Accepted Answer

A)  factor analysis and theory. 
B)  deductive approaches. 
C)  theory and external approaches. 
D)  empirical strategies. 
A)  factor analysis and theory. 
B)  deductive approaches. 
C)  theory and external approaches. 
D)  empirical strategies.

Question 5

Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey utilizes which strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  logical-content strategy 
B)  theoretical strategy 
C)  criterion-group strategy 
D)  factor analytic 
A)  logical-content strategy 
B)  theoretical strategy 
C)  criterion-group strategy 
D)  factor analytic

Question 6

Which strategy relies on reason and logic as opposed to data collection and statistical analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  deductive 
B)  external 
C)  contrasted 
D)  empirical 
A)  deductive 
B)  external 
C)  contrasted 
D)  empirical

Question 7

One problem that was not addressed in the MMPI-2 was

Accepted Answer

A)  sexist language. 
B)  item overlap. 
C)  outdated language. 
D)  an adequate control group. 
A)  sexist language. 
B)  item overlap. 
C)  outdated language. 
D)  an adequate control group.

Question 8

What test was,in effect,a paper-pencil psychiatric interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  MMPI 
B)  Woodworth Personal Data Sheet 
C)  EPPS 
D)  CPI 
A)  MMPI 
B)  Woodworth Personal Data Sheet 
C)  EPPS 
D)  CPI

Question 9

Raw scores on the MMPI are converted to standardized scores called

Accepted Answer

A)  Z scores. 
B)  V scores. 
C)  T scores. 
D)  K scores. 
A)  Z scores. 
B)  V scores. 
C)  T scores. 
D)  K scores.

Question 10

The CPI utilizes which approach to test construction?

Accepted Answer

A)  logical-content strategy 
B)  theoretical strategy 
C)  criterion-group strategy 
D)  factor analytic 
A)  logical-content strategy 
B)  theoretical strategy 
C)  criterion-group strategy 
D)  factor analytic

Question 11

Which MMPI scale was designed to detect individuals with psychopathology who produce "normal" MMPI patterns because of defensiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  L scale 
B)  K scale 
C)  F scale 
D)  0 scale 
A)  L scale 
B)  K scale 
C)  F scale 
D)  0 scale

Question 12

How many validity and clinical scales were in the original MMPI,respectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  3; 10 
B)  5; 10 
C)  5; 16 
D)  10; 10 
A)  3; 10 
B)  5; 10 
C)  5; 16 
D)  10; 10

Question 13

Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS)measures positive affect (PA)and negative affect (NA)by

Accepted Answer

A)  10 positive and 10 negative adjectives. 
B)  a short interview. 
C)  10 items developed to assess individual differences in generalized optimism and pessimism. 
D)  100 positive and 100 negative items. 
A)  10 positive and 10 negative adjectives. 
B)  a short interview. 
C)  10 items developed to assess individual differences in generalized optimism and pessimism. 
D)  100 positive and 100 negative items.

Question 14

The major source of validity for the MMPI and MMPI-2

Accepted Answer

A)  comes from criterion-validity studies. 
B)  comes from content-validity studies. 
C)  comes from studies that describe the characteristics of particular profile patterns. 
D)  comes from newly developed techniques of meta analysis. 
A)  comes from criterion-validity studies. 
B)  comes from content-validity studies. 
C)  comes from studies that describe the characteristics of particular profile patterns. 
D)  comes from newly developed techniques of meta analysis.

Question 15

The MMPI and MMPI-2 are

Accepted Answer

A)  true-false tests. 
B)  multiple choice tests. 
C)  subjective tests. 
D)  fill-in-the-blanks tests. 
A)  true-false tests. 
B)  multiple choice tests. 
C)  subjective tests. 
D)  fill-in-the-blanks tests.

Question 16

Which of the following occurred as a result of Meehl's studies of individuals,which consisted of the same two scales that were elevated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical scales were shown to be appropriately and correctly named. 
B)  New criterion groups were created based on similarities in their MMPI profiles. 
C)  Clinical groups were identified on the basis of patterns of MMPI scores. 
D)  Psychiatric diagnosis became even more important to the definition of criterion groups. 
A)  Clinical scales were shown to be appropriately and correctly named. 
B)  New criterion groups were created based on similarities in their MMPI profiles. 
C)  Clinical groups were identified on the basis of patterns of MMPI scores. 
D)  Psychiatric diagnosis became even more important to the definition of criterion groups.

Question 17

Which of the following is a problem with the factor analytic approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  It lacks standardized statistical methods. 
B)  It uses subjective factor names. 
C)  It requires annual revisions. 
D)  It can be used with clinical but not "normal" populations. 
A)  It lacks standardized statistical methods. 
B)  It uses subjective factor names. 
C)  It requires annual revisions. 
D)  It can be used with clinical but not "normal" populations.

Question 18

With the new MMPI-2 norms,T scores are considered significant if they are

Accepted Answer

A)  65 or higher. 
B)  70 or higher. 
C)  75 or higher. 
D)  100 or higher. 
A)  65 or higher. 
B)  70 or higher. 
C)  75 or higher. 
D)  100 or higher.

Question 19

The purpose of the MMPI and MMPI-2 is to

Accepted Answer

A)  assist in distinguishing normal from abnormal groups. 
B)  evaluate normal personality. 
C)  evaluate job satisfaction. 
D)  evaluate vocational aptitude. 
A)  assist in distinguishing normal from abnormal groups. 
B)  evaluate normal personality. 
C)  evaluate job satisfaction. 
D)  evaluate vocational aptitude.

Question 20

Which test is based on Murray's (1938)Theory of Needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  EPPS 
B)  16PF 
C)  MMPI 
D)  CPI 
A)  EPPS 
B)  16PF 
C)  MMPI 
D)  CPI

Exam 13: Applications in Clinical and Counseling Settings

The Neo-PI-R scale measures which of the following dimensions?

Which of the following tests has a forced-choice format?

Which scale reflects the idea of personality as a single construct?

The NEO-PI-R was developed using

Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey utilizes which strategy?

Which strategy relies on reason and logic as opposed to data collection and statistical analysis?

One problem that was not addressed in the MMPI-2 was

What test was,in effect,a paper-pencil psychiatric interview?

Raw scores on the MMPI are converted to standardized scores called

The CPI utilizes which approach to test construction?

Which MMPI scale was designed to detect individuals with psychopathology who produce "normal" MMPI patterns because of defensiveness?

How many validity and clinical scales were in the original MMPI,respectively?

Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS)measures positive affect (PA)and negative affect (NA)by

The major source of validity for the MMPI and MMPI-2

The MMPI and MMPI-2 are

Which of the following occurred as a result of Meehl's studies of individuals,which consisted of the same two scales that were elevated?

Which of the following is a problem with the factor analytic approach?

With the new MMPI-2 norms,T scores are considered significant if they are

The purpose of the MMPI and MMPI-2 is to

Which test is based on Murray's (1938)Theory of Needs?

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The Wechsler Intelligence Scales: Wais-Iv, wisc-Iv, and Wppsi-Iii

Other Individual Tests of Ability in Education and Special Education

Standardized Tests in Education, civil Service, and the Military

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