Question 1

Who typically serves as the informant when the Personality Inventory for Children II (PIC-II)is administered?

Accepted Answer

A)  the child 
B)  the teacher 
C)  the parent 
D)  All of these 
A)  the child 
B)  the teacher 
C)  the parent 
D)  All of these

Question 2

According to Dr.Rick Malone,which is true about Meloy's (2000)biopsychosocial (BPS)model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It assigns numerical scores to threat levels. 
B)  It does not assign ranges for threat levels. 
C)  It was specifically created to asses threats against public figures. 
D)  All of these 
A)  It assigns numerical scores to threat levels. 
B)  It does not assign ranges for threat levels. 
C)  It was specifically created to asses threats against public figures. 
D)  All of these

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE of personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  They tend to stabilize in adulthood after age 40. 
B)  They decrease in consistency after age 30. 
C)  Consistency first begins at 18. 
D)  None of these 
A)  They tend to stabilize in adulthood after age 40. 
B)  They decrease in consistency after age 30. 
C)  Consistency first begins at 18. 
D)  None of these

Question 4

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the use of validity scales in personality assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is widespread consensus that validity scales must be a part of any self-report personality assessment measure. 
B)  There is no widespread consensus that validity scales must be a part of any self-report personality assessment measure. 
C)  Validity scales were once a part of personality assessment tools in the past, but they are no longer seen as valid. 
D)  Validity scales are primarily used for tests containing sentence completion type items. 
A)  There is widespread consensus that validity scales must be a part of any self-report personality assessment measure. 
B)  There is no widespread consensus that validity scales must be a part of any self-report personality assessment measure. 
C)  Validity scales were once a part of personality assessment tools in the past, but they are no longer seen as valid. 
D)  Validity scales are primarily used for tests containing sentence completion type items.

Question 5

In one approach to the construction of a test to measure a personality trait,the test is administered to at least two groups,where members of one of the groups is known to be high in the trait that the test was designed to measure.This approach is referred to as the ________ approach to test construction.

Accepted Answer

A)  logical 
B)  factor-analytic 
C)  theoretical 
D)  empirical criterion keying 
A)  logical 
B)  factor-analytic 
C)  theoretical 
D)  empirical criterion keying

Question 6

In general,the researchers' hypotheses in the Karisoke study of gorilla personality were _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  confirmed by the resulting data 
B)  not confirmed by the resulting data 
C)  left for future research to be unequivocally confirmed or disconfirmed 
D)  deemed to be incomplete, given the loss of the French data 
A)  confirmed by the resulting data 
B)  not confirmed by the resulting data 
C)  left for future research to be unequivocally confirmed or disconfirmed 
D)  deemed to be incomplete, given the loss of the French data

Question 7

Dr.Rick Malone's threat management team decides whether to proceed with an investigation and/or take steps to mitigate the threat based on

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpol's evaluation of the level of the existing threat. 
B)  the amount and quality of information in hand, as well as the team's level of concern. 
C)  how imminent the threat is in terms of communications made by the person of interest. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Interpol's evaluation of the level of the existing threat. 
B)  the amount and quality of information in hand, as well as the team's level of concern. 
C)  how imminent the threat is in terms of communications made by the person of interest. 
D)  All of these

Question 8

The 16 PF exemplifies which approach to assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  nomothetic 
B)  idiographic 
C)  projective 
D)  impressionistic 
A)  nomothetic 
B)  idiographic 
C)  projective 
D)  impressionistic

Question 9

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 10

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 11

Which of the following is TRUE of Cattell's 16 PF?

Accepted Answer

A)  There were actually two Cattells involved in its development. 
B)  The test was developed using the technique of factor analysis. 
C)  14 of the 16 factors are significantly correlated with each other. 
D)  As modified by Baskin and Robbins, the test yielded 31 factors. 
A)  There were actually two Cattells involved in its development. 
B)  The test was developed using the technique of factor analysis. 
C)  14 of the 16 factors are significantly correlated with each other. 
D)  As modified by Baskin and Robbins, the test yielded 31 factors.

Question 12

A major criticism of the MMPI-2 was that it lacked

Accepted Answer

A)  minority group members in the standardization sample. 
B)  a geographically desirable standardization sample. 
C)  a contemporary, nationally representative clinical sample. 
D)  sophistication in item content. 
A)  minority group members in the standardization sample. 
B)  a geographically desirable standardization sample. 
C)  a contemporary, nationally representative clinical sample. 
D)  sophistication in item content.

Question 13

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),threat assessment may be defined as a process of identifying or evaluating entities,actions,or occurrences,whether natural or man-made,that

Accepted Answer

A)  the DHS has deemed to be life-threatening or otherwise potentially harmful. 
B)  Interpol has determined poses an imminent danger to persons or organizational entities. 
C)  have or indicate the potential to harm life, information, operations and/or property. 
D)  All of these 
A)  the DHS has deemed to be life-threatening or otherwise potentially harmful. 
B)  Interpol has determined poses an imminent danger to persons or organizational entities. 
C)  have or indicate the potential to harm life, information, operations and/or property. 
D)  All of these

Question 14

According to Roberts and DelVecchio (2000),trait consistency tends to increase until one is between _________ years of age,at which time it peaks.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 and 20 
B)  30 and 40 
C)  40 and 50 
D)  50 and 60 
A)  10 and 20 
B)  30 and 40 
C)  40 and 50 
D)  50 and 60

Question 15

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 16

What is the significance of the Karisoke gorilla personality research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insights about the evolution of personality traits can be gleaned by comparing the personality of humans with those of our closest, non-human relatives. 
B)  The study of great apes holds the promise of learning how assorted variables (such as differences in ecology, social systems, and life history) may act to shape personality. 
C)  both insights about the evolution of personality traits can be gleaned by comparing the personality of humans with those of our closest, non-human relatives and the study of great apes holds the promise of learning how assorted variables (such as differences in ecology, social systems, and life history) may act to shape personality. 
D)  None of these 
A)  Insights about the evolution of personality traits can be gleaned by comparing the personality of humans with those of our closest, non-human relatives. 
B)  The study of great apes holds the promise of learning how assorted variables (such as differences in ecology, social systems, and life history) may act to shape personality. 
C)  both insights about the evolution of personality traits can be gleaned by comparing the personality of humans with those of our closest, non-human relatives and the study of great apes holds the promise of learning how assorted variables (such as differences in ecology, social systems, and life history) may act to shape personality. 
D)  None of these

Question 17

Truthfulness,persistence,and ambition are examples of _______________ values.

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental 
B)  terminal 
C)  political 
D)  vocational 
A)  instrumental 
B)  terminal 
C)  political 
D)  vocational

Question 18

"A successful life" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an instrumental value. 
B)  a terminal value. 
C)  a normative value. 
D)  vocational value. 
A)  an instrumental value. 
B)  a terminal value. 
C)  a normative value. 
D)  vocational value.

Question 19

A limitation of the MMPI that contributed to the need for developing the MMPI-2 was

Accepted Answer

A)  the sample size and representativeness of the normative sample of the MMPI were limited. 
B)  the MMPI could not be scored with sufficient reliability by graduate students in psychology. 
C)  the MMPI could not be used with non-English-speaking populations. 
D)  the MMPI evidenced great inconsistency in the clinical scales. 
A)  the sample size and representativeness of the normative sample of the MMPI were limited. 
B)  the MMPI could not be scored with sufficient reliability by graduate students in psychology. 
C)  the MMPI could not be used with non-English-speaking populations. 
D)  the MMPI evidenced great inconsistency in the clinical scales.

Question 20

The primary question of interest for the researchers of the Karisoke Research Center could be summed-up as,

Accepted Answer

A)  "What traits make a gorilla a good leader?" 
B)  "How do gorilla traits differ from human traits?" 
C)  "What similarities exist between human and gorilla leaders?" 
D)  "What makes for a 'good personality' among gorillas?" 
A)  "What traits make a gorilla a good leader?" 
B)  "How do gorilla traits differ from human traits?" 
C)  "What similarities exist between human and gorilla leaders?" 
D)  "What makes for a 'good personality' among gorillas?"

Who typically serves as the informant when the Personality Inventory for Children II (PIC-II)is administered?

According to Dr.Rick Malone,which is true about Meloy's (2000)biopsychosocial (BPS)model?

Which of the following is TRUE of personality traits?

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the use of validity scales in personality assessment?

In general,the researchers' hypotheses in the Karisoke study of gorilla personality were _____.

Dr.Rick Malone's threat management team decides whether to proceed with an investigation and/or take steps to mitigate the threat based on

The 16 PF exemplifies which approach to assessment?

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

The semantic differential rating technique consists of

Which of the following is TRUE of Cattell's 16 PF?

A major criticism of the MMPI-2 was that it lacked

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),threat assessment may be defined as a process of identifying or evaluating entities,actions,or occurrences,whether natural or man-made,that

According to Roberts and DelVecchio (2000),trait consistency tends to increase until one is between _________ years of age,at which time it peaks.

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

What is the significance of the Karisoke gorilla personality research?

Truthfulness,persistence,and ambition are examples of _______________ values.

"A successful life" is an example of

A limitation of the MMPI that contributed to the need for developing the MMPI-2 was

The primary question of interest for the researchers of the Karisoke Research Center could be summed-up as,

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, Cultural, and Legalethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment,Careers,and Business

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Exam 11: Personality Assessment: an Overview

Who typically serves as the informant when the Personality Inventory for Children II (PIC-II)is administered?

According to Dr.Rick Malone,which is true about Meloy's (2000)biopsychosocial (BPS)model?

Which of the following is TRUE of personality traits?

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the use of validity scales in personality assessment?

In general,the researchers' hypotheses in the Karisoke study of gorilla personality were _____.

Dr.Rick Malone's threat management team decides whether to proceed with an investigation and/or take steps to mitigate the threat based on

The 16 PF exemplifies which approach to assessment?

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

The semantic differential rating technique consists of

Which of the following is TRUE of Cattell's 16 PF?

A major criticism of the MMPI-2 was that it lacked

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),threat assessment may be defined as a process of identifying or evaluating entities,actions,or occurrences,whether natural or man-made,that

According to Roberts and DelVecchio (2000),trait consistency tends to increase until one is between _________ years of age,at which time it peaks.

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

What is the significance of the Karisoke gorilla personality research?

Truthfulness,persistence,and ambition are examples of _______________ values.

"A successful life" is an example of

A limitation of the MMPI that contributed to the need for developing the MMPI-2 was

The primary question of interest for the researchers of the Karisoke Research Center could be summed-up as,

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, Cultural, and Legalethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment,Careers,and Business

Filters