Exam 15: Computers and Basic Psychological Science in Testing

A behavioral assessment that involves evaluating the current frequency of a behavior, designing a treatment intervention using reinforcement, and then evaluating the effect of the treatment relative to a baseline, is based on

The first step in a cognitive-behavioral assessment is to

Research has indicated that self-statements

Choose a behavior that you would like to increase or decrease. Plan an intervention using the steps outlined in the text (Table 15-3). What reinforcers did you choose? How effective was the intervention?

In psychology, psychophysiologic hardware

Organized cognitive frameworks that help organize experiences, interpret new experiences, and make predictions about what is likely to happen in the future are called

Self-report techniques of cognitive-behavioral assessment

A signal detection procedure may be used in

A problem encountered in computer adaptive testing is that

In the ideal situation, the behavioral observer will be

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of computer-administered testing? When would you tend to avoid their use and how should these drawbacks be handled?

The functional (behavior-analytic)approach to assessment is a product of

What technique emphasizes behavioral deficits and excesses?

Cognitive-behavioral self-reports are best used in conjunction with other sources of information because

Tests based on behavior modification and used as an alternative to traditional tests are known as

Which test has been adapted for use with adults who have intellectual disabilities?

The operant approach is characterized by

Eliza, the computer program developed to emulate the behavior of a psychotherapist

The major distinction between cognitive-behavioral and traditional self-report procedures is that

Intervention to address negative self-statements involves