Question 1

Kaufman describes intelligence as both

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal and visual motor abilities. 
B)  intuitive and objective understanding. 
C)  higher order and basic functions. 
D)  the ability to solve problems and "crystallized" intelligence. 
A)  verbal and visual motor abilities. 
B)  intuitive and objective understanding. 
C)  higher order and basic functions. 
D)  the ability to solve problems and "crystallized" intelligence.

Question 2

Multifaceted intelligence tests are among the most popular psychological tests in use today.Discuss what types of diagnoses or descriptions can be made based on these measures, and which ways the scores should not be used.

Accepted Answer

Multifaceted intelligence tests, such as

Question 3

Which statistical method is used to determine what specific abilities or traits cluster together?

Accepted Answer

A)  cluster analysis 
B)  correlational analysis 
C)  ipsative analysis 
D)  factor analysis 
A)  cluster analysis 
B)  correlational analysis 
C)  ipsative analysis 
D)  factor analysis

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT part of the ethical standard for psychologists' use of tests?

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A)  competence and professional responsibility 
B)  respect for rights and dignity 
C)  protecting test materials from unauthorized dissemination and misuse 
D)  all of the above are included in the ethical standards 
A)  competence and professional responsibility 
B)  respect for rights and dignity 
C)  protecting test materials from unauthorized dissemination and misuse 
D)  all of the above are included in the ethical standards

Question 5

The 80%, or four-fifths rule, is a guideline the courts have used

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A)  to determine which 20% of the population a measure is appropriate for. 
B)  to label a test item as biased. 
C)  to ascertain the number of passing grades appropriate for criterion measurements. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  to determine which 20% of the population a measure is appropriate for. 
B)  to label a test item as biased. 
C)  to ascertain the number of passing grades appropriate for criterion measurements. 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

Alfred Binet was the first person to develop a measure of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The _______ is the most influential psychological test available for the objective measurement of personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rorschach 
B)  MMPI-2 
C)  WAISIII 
D)  Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) 
A)  Rorschach 
B)  MMPI-2 
C)  WAISIII 
D)  Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

Question 8

The popularity of the Rorschach test has declined in recent years due to concerns about its reliability and validity.However, many clinicians continue to consider it useful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The triarchic theory of intelligence

Accepted Answer

A)  was developed by Howard Gardner. 
B)  argues that there are three kinds of intelligence: analytical, creative, and practical. 
C)  is measured by the STAT, which has been well-researched to establish its validity and reliability. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  was developed by Howard Gardner. 
B)  argues that there are three kinds of intelligence: analytical, creative, and practical. 
C)  is measured by the STAT, which has been well-researched to establish its validity and reliability. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Training in the administration of the _____________is no longer required in some graduate psychology programs, even though many clinicians still find it a useful diagnostic measure.

Accepted Answer

A)  WAIS-III 
B)  MMPI-2 
C)  Rorschach 
D)  Thematic Apperception Test 
A)  WAIS-III 
B)  MMPI-2 
C)  Rorschach 
D)  Thematic Apperception Test

Question 11

Discuss the factors that have affected patterns of test usage in clinical psychology.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that have affe

Question 12

The two types of theories of intelligence presented in the text are

Accepted Answer

A)  theories positing intelligence as a general characteristic and theories of specific intelligences. 
B)  theories of cognitive intelligence and theories of emotional intelligence. 
C)  triarchical theories and hierarchical theories. 
D)  theories positing intelligence as a practical attribute and theories of intelligence as abstract reasoning. 
A)  theories positing intelligence as a general characteristic and theories of specific intelligences. 
B)  theories of cognitive intelligence and theories of emotional intelligence. 
C)  triarchical theories and hierarchical theories. 
D)  theories positing intelligence as a practical attribute and theories of intelligence as abstract reasoning.

Question 13

Both the social desirability bias and malingering can affect or bias test results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Aptitude tests measure proficiency at certain tasks or how well a person can perform in specific areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Values, interest, and attitude assessment instruments remain in wide use, largely because

Accepted Answer

A)  they have an exceptionally high reliability and validity. 
B)  they can be administered, scored, and interpreted by almost anyone. 
C)  they can be used to stimulate personal and career exploration. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  they have an exceptionally high reliability and validity. 
B)  they can be administered, scored, and interpreted by almost anyone. 
C)  they can be used to stimulate personal and career exploration. 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

The pattern of behavioral and psychological characteristics by which a person can be compared with other people is a definition of

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence. 
B)  aptitudes. 
C)  personality. 
D)  values. 
A)  intelligence. 
B)  aptitudes. 
C)  personality. 
D)  values.

Question 17

Test results can be interpreted based on the scores to the standardization sample, a________, or compared to a level of proficiency, a__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  norm; criterion. 
B)  criterion; norm. 
C)  scale; norm. 
D)  valid group; reliable measure. 
A)  norm; criterion. 
B)  criterion; norm. 
C)  scale; norm. 
D)  valid group; reliable measure.

Question 18

The most popular intelligence test in the United States is the

Accepted Answer

A)  SB5. 
B)  Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children. 
C)  WAISIII 
D)  STAT 
A)  SB5. 
B)  Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children. 
C)  WAISIII 
D)  STAT

Question 19

When a test contains items that seem odd or unrelated to the construct being measured, it is likely that it has been constructed using the

Accepted Answer

A)  analytic approach. 
B)  empirical approach. 
C)  psychometric approach. 
D)  random question approach. 
A)  analytic approach. 
B)  empirical approach. 
C)  psychometric approach. 
D)  random question approach.

Question 20

Psychologists using the analytic approach are most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  ascertain the qualities they want to measure. 
B)  define the qualities they want to measure. 
C)  create test items that measure the qualities they have defined. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  ascertain the qualities they want to measure. 
B)  define the qualities they want to measure. 
C)  create test items that measure the qualities they have defined. 
D)  all of the above

Kaufman describes intelligence as both

Multifaceted intelligence tests are among the most popular psychological tests in use today.Discuss what types of diagnoses or descriptions can be made based on these measures, and which ways the scores should not be used.

Which statistical method is used to determine what specific abilities or traits cluster together?

Which of the following is NOT part of the ethical standard for psychologists' use of tests?

The 80%, or four-fifths rule, is a guideline the courts have used

Alfred Binet was the first person to develop a measure of intelligence.

The _______ is the most influential psychological test available for the objective measurement of personality.

The popularity of the Rorschach test has declined in recent years due to concerns about its reliability and validity.However, many clinicians continue to consider it useful.

The triarchic theory of intelligence

Training in the administration of the _____________is no longer required in some graduate psychology programs, even though many clinicians still find it a useful diagnostic measure.

Discuss the factors that have affected patterns of test usage in clinical psychology.

The two types of theories of intelligence presented in the text are

Both the social desirability bias and malingering can affect or bias test results.

Aptitude tests measure proficiency at certain tasks or how well a person can perform in specific areas.

Values, interest, and attitude assessment instruments remain in wide use, largely because

The pattern of behavioral and psychological characteristics by which a person can be compared with other people is a definition of

Test results can be interpreted based on the scores to the standardization sample, a, or compared to a level of proficiency, a__.

The most popular intelligence test in the United States is the

When a test contains items that seem odd or unrelated to the construct being measured, it is likely that it has been constructed using the

Psychologists using the analytic approach are most likely to

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Kaufman describes intelligence as both

Multifaceted intelligence tests are among the most popular psychological tests in use today.Discuss what types of diagnoses or descriptions can be made based on these measures, and which ways the scores should not be used.

Which statistical method is used to determine what specific abilities or traits cluster together?

Which of the following is NOT part of the ethical standard for psychologists' use of tests?

The 80%, or four-fifths rule, is a guideline the courts have used

Alfred Binet was the first person to develop a measure of intelligence.

The _______ is the most influential psychological test available for the objective measurement of personality.

The popularity of the Rorschach test has declined in recent years due to concerns about its reliability and validity.However, many clinicians continue to consider it useful.

The triarchic theory of intelligence

Training in the administration of the _____________is no longer required in some graduate psychology programs, even though many clinicians still find it a useful diagnostic measure.

Discuss the factors that have affected patterns of test usage in clinical psychology.

The two types of theories of intelligence presented in the text are

Both the social desirability bias and malingering can affect or bias test results.

Aptitude tests measure proficiency at certain tasks or how well a person can perform in specific areas.

Values, interest, and attitude assessment instruments remain in wide use, largely because

The pattern of behavioral and psychological characteristics by which a person can be compared with other people is a definition of

Test results can be interpreted based on the scores to the standardization sample, a________, or compared to a level of proficiency, a__________.

The most popular intelligence test in the United States is the

When a test contains items that seem odd or unrelated to the construct being measured, it is likely that it has been constructed using the

Psychologists using the analytic approach are most likely to

What Is Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychologys Past and Present

Basic Features of Clinical Assessment

Interviewing and Observation in Clinical Psychology

Basic Features of Clinical Interventions

Psychodynamic and Humanistic Psychotherapies

Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapies

Alternative Modes of Clinical Intervention

Research on Clinical Intervention

Clinical Child Psychology

Health Psychology

Clinical Neuopsychology

Forensic Psychology

Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

Getting Into Graduate School in Clinical Psychology

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Test results can be interpreted based on the scores to the standardization sample, a, or compared to a level of proficiency, a__.