Question 1

How many scales are there in the MMPI-2-RF?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 2

The Q-sort technique may not yield useful results if

Accepted Answer

A)  respondents are unwilling to reveal accurate information about themselves. 
B)  it is used outside of a humanistically-oriented clinical setting. 
C)  it is used by someone other than a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. 
D)  All of these 
A)  respondents are unwilling to reveal accurate information about themselves. 
B)  it is used outside of a humanistically-oriented clinical setting. 
C)  it is used by someone other than a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. 
D)  All of these

Question 3

Personality assessment data are used in which settings?

Accepted Answer

A)  offices of independent practitioners 
B)  educational settings 
C)  vocational settings 
D)  All of these 
A)  offices of independent practitioners 
B)  educational settings 
C)  vocational settings 
D)  All of these

Question 4

Comparing a testtaker's responses to their own responses (as opposed to the responses of other testtakers)is an example of which type of approach to personality test interpretation?

Accepted Answer

A)  nomothetic 
B)  idiographic 
C)  ipsative 
D)  normative 
A)  nomothetic 
B)  idiographic 
C)  ipsative 
D)  normative

Question 5

Which of the following BEST sums up the reason why the MMPI-2-RF was developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  The MMPI-2 had too many overlapping items. 
B)  There were too many test items on the MMPI-2 
C)  The MMPI-2 validity scales lacked validity. 
D)  All of these 
A)  The MMPI-2 had too many overlapping items. 
B)  There were too many test items on the MMPI-2 
C)  The MMPI-2 validity scales lacked validity. 
D)  All of these

Question 6

On the Self-Directed Search,terms such as Artistic,Enterprising,and Investigative are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  personality types. 
B)  personality states. 
C)  inclinations. 
D)  careers. 
A)  personality types. 
B)  personality states. 
C)  inclinations. 
D)  careers.

Question 7

FBS with regard to the MMPI

Accepted Answer

A)  stands for "Faking Bad Scale" and it is used to detect malingerers. 
B)  was a validity scale proposed by Lees-Haley, et al. 
C)  was criticized by MMPI author James Butcher. 
D)  All of these 
A)  stands for "Faking Bad Scale" and it is used to detect malingerers. 
B)  was a validity scale proposed by Lees-Haley, et al. 
C)  was criticized by MMPI author James Butcher. 
D)  All of these

Question 8

Why were new MMPI-2 content subscales developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  to increase the reliability of the test 
B)  to group items measuring the same traits or attitudes 
C)  to decrease the number of clinical scales necessary 
D)  to increase the length of the computerized narrative reports 
A)  to increase the reliability of the test 
B)  to group items measuring the same traits or attitudes 
C)  to decrease the number of clinical scales necessary 
D)  to increase the length of the computerized narrative reports

Question 9

Which test would be appropriate for use with a seven-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

A)  The BYI-II Depression Inventory 
B)  The BYI-II Self-Concept Inventory 
C)  The BYI-II Anxiety Inventory 
D)  All of these 
A)  The BYI-II Depression Inventory 
B)  The BYI-II Self-Concept Inventory 
C)  The BYI-II Anxiety Inventory 
D)  All of these

Question 10

Which BEST describes a tool used to construct personality test items by means of logic?

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical information 
B)  endorsement of items by members of a particular clinical group. 
C)  creation of items by means of factor analysis 
D)  All of these 
A)  clinical information 
B)  endorsement of items by members of a particular clinical group. 
C)  creation of items by means of factor analysis 
D)  All of these

Question 11

Which BEST describes the types of items presented to testtakers on the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  true/false 
B)  forced-choice 
C)  semantic differential 
D)  extremely personal 
A)  true/false 
B)  forced-choice 
C)  semantic differential 
D)  extremely personal

Question 12

Which statement is TRUE regarding state anxiety as compared to trait anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  State anxiety is a more enduring characteristic than trait anxiety. 
B)  Trait anxiety is a more enduring characteristic than state anxiety. 
C)  Neither state anxiety nor trait anxiety is an enduring characteristic. 
D)  State anxiety and trait anxiety are equally enduring characteristics. 
A)  State anxiety is a more enduring characteristic than trait anxiety. 
B)  Trait anxiety is a more enduring characteristic than state anxiety. 
C)  Neither state anxiety nor trait anxiety is an enduring characteristic. 
D)  State anxiety and trait anxiety are equally enduring characteristics.

Question 13

"Certain personality traits exist in all people to varying degrees.The assessor's task is to determine what the strength of each of these traits are in the assessee." We would be MOST likely to hear this statement from one who

Accepted Answer

A)  has never taken a course in psychological testing and assessment. 
B)  views testing and assessment from a nomothetic viewpoint. 
C)  views testing and assessment from an idiographic viewpoint. 
D)  views testing and assessment from an ipsative perspective. 
A)  has never taken a course in psychological testing and assessment. 
B)  views testing and assessment from a nomothetic viewpoint. 
C)  views testing and assessment from an idiographic viewpoint. 
D)  views testing and assessment from an ipsative perspective.

Question 14

The semantic differential rating technique consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  a 7-point numerical scale with numbers keyed to descriptors. 
B)  bipolar adjectives and a 7-point rating scale. 
C)  an alphabetical 7-point rating scale with letters keyed to descriptors. 
D)  a forced-choice format. 
A)  a 7-point numerical scale with numbers keyed to descriptors. 
B)  bipolar adjectives and a 7-point rating scale. 
C)  an alphabetical 7-point rating scale with letters keyed to descriptors. 
D)  a forced-choice format.

Question 15

The Self-Directed Search Tests are based on six personality

Accepted Answer

A)  moods. 
B)  states. 
C)  types. 
D)  dispositions. 
A)  moods. 
B)  states. 
C)  types. 
D)  dispositions.

Question 16

Which BEST exemplifies the exhibition of a personality state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sam, who experiences fear and apprehension while watching a scary movie. 
B)  Stacey, who has, ever since she can remember, a profound fear of cats. 
C)  Bill, who has always been defiant and aggressive toward his parents. 
D)  Amy, who was viewed by the court and her cell mates as violent. 
A)  Sam, who experiences fear and apprehension while watching a scary movie. 
B)  Stacey, who has, ever since she can remember, a profound fear of cats. 
C)  Bill, who has always been defiant and aggressive toward his parents. 
D)  Amy, who was viewed by the court and her cell mates as violent.

Question 17

The MOST frequently used and MOST researched personality test is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Mooney Problem Checklist. 
B)  Rorschach. 
C)  16 PF. 
D)  MMPI-2. 
A)  Mooney Problem Checklist. 
B)  Rorschach. 
C)  16 PF. 
D)  MMPI-2.

Question 18

Forced-choice item formats are typically employed to control which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the reliability of respondent's response patterns 
B)  test-takers' tendency toward impression management 
C)  interviewers' tendency to stray from the points of focus 
D)  None of these 
A)  the reliability of respondent's response patterns 
B)  test-takers' tendency toward impression management 
C)  interviewers' tendency to stray from the points of focus 
D)  None of these

Question 19

When considering the appropriateness of administering a particular personality test to members of a particular cultural group,it is important to keep in mind

Accepted Answer

A)  how the test was developed. 
B)  how the test is administered. 
C)  how the test is interpreted. 
D)  All of these 
A)  how the test was developed. 
B)  how the test is administered. 
C)  how the test is interpreted. 
D)  All of these

Question 20

Criticisms of the MMPI-2 include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is questionable comparability of the MMPI and MMPI-2 scores. 
B)  there was a lack of minority group members in the standardization sample. 
C)  there was a lack of validity of the content scales. 
D)  the utility of the instrument has been repeatedly questioned. 
A)  there is questionable comparability of the MMPI and MMPI-2 scores. 
B)  there was a lack of minority group members in the standardization sample. 
C)  there was a lack of validity of the content scales. 
D)  the utility of the instrument has been repeatedly questioned.

How many scales are there in the MMPI-2-RF?

The Q-sort technique may not yield useful results if

Personality assessment data are used in which settings?

Comparing a testtaker's responses to their own responses (as opposed to the responses of other testtakers)is an example of which type of approach to personality test interpretation?

Which of the following BEST sums up the reason why the MMPI-2-RF was developed?

On the Self-Directed Search,terms such as Artistic,Enterprising,and Investigative are examples of

FBS with regard to the MMPI

Why were new MMPI-2 content subscales developed?

Which test would be appropriate for use with a seven-year-old child?

Which BEST describes a tool used to construct personality test items by means of logic?

Which BEST describes the types of items presented to testtakers on the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule?

Which statement is TRUE regarding state anxiety as compared to trait anxiety?

"Certain personality traits exist in all people to varying degrees.The assessor's task is to determine what the strength of each of these traits are in the assessee." We would be MOST likely to hear this statement from one who

The semantic differential rating technique consists of

The Self-Directed Search Tests are based on six personality

Which BEST exemplifies the exhibition of a personality state?

The MOST frequently used and MOST researched personality test is the

Forced-choice item formats are typically employed to control which of the following?

When considering the appropriateness of administering a particular personality test to members of a particular cultural group,it is important to keep in mind

Criticisms of the MMPI-2 include all of the following EXCEPT:

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Tests of Intelligence

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment, Careers, and Business References

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Exam 12: Personality Assessment: An Overview

How many scales are there in the MMPI-2-RF?

The Q-sort technique may not yield useful results if

Personality assessment data are used in which settings?

Comparing a testtaker's responses to their own responses (as opposed to the responses of other testtakers)is an example of which type of approach to personality test interpretation?

Which of the following BEST sums up the reason why the MMPI-2-RF was developed?

On the Self-Directed Search,terms such as Artistic,Enterprising,and Investigative are examples of

FBS with regard to the MMPI

Why were new MMPI-2 content subscales developed?

Which test would be appropriate for use with a seven-year-old child?

Which BEST describes a tool used to construct personality test items by means of logic?

Which BEST describes the types of items presented to testtakers on the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule?

Which statement is TRUE regarding state anxiety as compared to trait anxiety?

"Certain personality traits exist in all people to varying degrees.The assessor's task is to determine what the strength of each of these traits are in the assessee." We would be MOST likely to hear this statement from one who

The semantic differential rating technique consists of

The Self-Directed Search Tests are based on six personality

Which BEST exemplifies the exhibition of a personality state?

The MOST frequently used and MOST researched personality test is the

Forced-choice item formats are typically employed to control which of the following?

When considering the appropriateness of administering a particular personality test to members of a particular cultural group,it is important to keep in mind

Criticisms of the MMPI-2 include all of the following EXCEPT:

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Tests of Intelligence

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment, Careers, and Business References

Filters