Question 1

Which behavioral scientist viewed individual differences as a source of error in experimentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cattell 
B)  Darwin 
C)  Wundt 
D)  Witmer 
A)  Cattell 
B)  Darwin 
C)  Wundt 
D)  Witmer

Question 2

One of the consequences of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)is that

Accepted Answer

A)  clients are now able to sue mental health professionals for over-charging 
B)  psychotherapy notes require more stringent protection than other types of records. 
C)  mental health professionals may not bill for completing insurance paperwork. 
D)  service providers must provide confidential information to health insurance companies. 
A)  clients are now able to sue mental health professionals for over-charging 
B)  psychotherapy notes require more stringent protection than other types of records. 
C)  mental health professionals may not bill for completing insurance paperwork. 
D)  service providers must provide confidential information to health insurance companies.

Question 3

Who is credited with being the originator of the psychometric concept of test reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spearman 
B)  Pearson 
C)  Kraeplin 
D)  Tichener 
A)  Spearman 
B)  Pearson 
C)  Kraeplin 
D)  Tichener

Question 4

Legal and ethical mandates regarding vocational assessment require that performance on vocational tests measure

Accepted Answer

A)  important cultural factors. 
B)  job-related abilities. 
C)  unobtrusive variables. 
D)  All of these 
A)  important cultural factors. 
B)  job-related abilities. 
C)  unobtrusive variables. 
D)  All of these

Question 5

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Henry Goddard?

Accepted Answer

A)  He raised questions about how meaningful intelligence tests were for people of diverse backgrounds. 
B)  He used intelligence test data to argue against capital punishment for the "feebleminded." 
C)  He advocated for the institutionalization or sterilization of the mentally retarded to prevent future generations from having low intelligence. 
D)  He developed a culturally sensitive intelligence test that measured culturally specific aspects of intelligence common to East Asian immigrants. 
A)  He raised questions about how meaningful intelligence tests were for people of diverse backgrounds. 
B)  He used intelligence test data to argue against capital punishment for the "feebleminded." 
C)  He advocated for the institutionalization or sterilization of the mentally retarded to prevent future generations from having low intelligence. 
D)  He developed a culturally sensitive intelligence test that measured culturally specific aspects of intelligence common to East Asian immigrants.

Question 6

Which defendant argued (unsuccessfully)in his appeal that his death penalty conviction should be set aside because he was suffering from a mental disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tarasoff 
B)  Daubert 
C)  Zink 
D)  Mitchell 
A)  Tarasoff 
B)  Daubert 
C)  Zink 
D)  Mitchell

Question 7

Psychological test data gathered from immigrant assessees at Ellis Island by Henry Goddard was

Accepted Answer

A)  cited extensively in Goddard's best-seller Welcoming Europe's Gifted. 
B)  used to argue against compulsory sterilization for the "feeble-minded." 
C)  cited to support anti-immigration arguments and legislation. 
D)  analyzed to establish the incidence of feeble-mindedness worldwide. 
A)  cited extensively in Goddard's best-seller Welcoming Europe's Gifted. 
B)  used to argue against compulsory sterilization for the "feeble-minded." 
C)  cited to support anti-immigration arguments and legislation. 
D)  analyzed to establish the incidence of feeble-mindedness worldwide.

Question 8

Which of the following terms BEST characterizes the relationship between the enterprise of psychological testing and the public during the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

A)  a love affair 
B)  just good friends 
C)  perfect strangers 
D)  a stormy relationship 
A)  a love affair 
B)  just good friends 
C)  perfect strangers 
D)  a stormy relationship

Question 9

Which court case resulted in the ruling that the federal government cannot apply affirmative action principles in awarding federal contracts to companies unless there is a compelling reason to do so?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allen v. District of Columbia (1993) 
B)  Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena et al. (1995) 
C)  Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978) 
D)  Jaffee v. Redmond (1996) 
A)  Allen v. District of Columbia (1993) 
B)  Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena et al. (1995) 
C)  Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978) 
D)  Jaffee v. Redmond (1996)

Question 10

"If an expert claimed something that most other experts in the field would agree with,the testimony would be admitted into evidence." This statement BEST applies to the admission of expert testimony into evidence as provided by which litigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daubert 
B)  Frye 
C)  Kumho 
D)  Mathis 
A)  Daubert 
B)  Frye 
C)  Kumho 
D)  Mathis

Question 11

With regard to litigation involving hiring and promotion,it is a fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  tests that yield scores that systematically show differences by racial group cannot be used for any purpose. 
B)  local, state, and federal courts are in agreement as to which psychological tests may and may not be used. 
C)  only tests shown to predict job success may be used. 
D)  None of these 
A)  tests that yield scores that systematically show differences by racial group cannot be used for any purpose. 
B)  local, state, and federal courts are in agreement as to which psychological tests may and may not be used. 
C)  only tests shown to predict job success may be used. 
D)  None of these

Question 12

Tests relevant primarily to white middle-class students produce inaccurate and misleading test scores when administered to lower-class African-American students.This was the conclusion of a court in which of the following cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diana v. State Board of Education (1970) 
B)  Hobson v. Hansen (1967) 
C)  Larry P. v. Riles (1979) 
D)  Debra v. Turlington (1981) 
A)  Diana v. State Board of Education (1970) 
B)  Hobson v. Hansen (1967) 
C)  Larry P. v. Riles (1979) 
D)  Debra v. Turlington (1981)

Question 13

Persons diagnosed with different psychiatric disorders may have differing capacities to provide truly informed consent.A person suffering from which of the following disorders would have the BEST probability of providing truly informed consent?

Accepted Answer

A)  dementia 
B)  major depression 
C)  schizophrenia 
D)  bipolar disorder. 
A)  dementia 
B)  major depression 
C)  schizophrenia 
D)  bipolar disorder.

Question 14

A body of principles of "right," "proper," or "good" conduct is referred to as a body of

Accepted Answer

A)  laws. 
B)  ethics. 
C)  traditions. 
D)  rules. 
A)  laws. 
B)  ethics. 
C)  traditions. 
D)  rules.

Question 15

"Psychologists must use only those techniques for which they are qualified by education,training,and experience." This quote was MOST likely taken from the pages of

Accepted Answer

A)  the decision in Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California (1974) 
B)  Ethical Principles of Psychologists. 
C)  Tests in Print. 
D)  the Oregon Death with Dignity statute. 
A)  the decision in Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California (1974) 
B)  Ethical Principles of Psychologists. 
C)  Tests in Print. 
D)  the Oregon Death with Dignity statute.

Question 16

Just listen to the cheers in the hall the next time grades are posted outside of your instructor's office.This is a parallel to the ancient Chinese practice of

Accepted Answer

A)  celebrating the end of the academic school year. 
B)  screaming in pain from acupuncture. 
C)  "releasing the roll." 
D)  "unwrapping the foot." 
A)  celebrating the end of the academic school year. 
B)  screaming in pain from acupuncture. 
C)  "releasing the roll." 
D)  "unwrapping the foot."

Question 17

This ancient Egyptian document listed incantations to be used in warding off demons.It is now referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  Edwin Smyth papyrus. 
B)  Eddysullivan papyrus. 
C)  Mayer papyrus. 
D)  Ebers papyrus. 
A)  Edwin Smyth papyrus. 
B)  Eddysullivan papyrus. 
C)  Mayer papyrus. 
D)  Ebers papyrus.

Question 18

Taken together,the cases of PARC v.Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1971,1972),and Mills v.Board of Education of District of Columbia (1972)illustrate

Accepted Answer

A)  why psychological tests must be used responsibly. 
B)  how litigation can lead to legislation. 
C)  judicial enforcement of the right to privacy. 
D)  why public parks are ideally within walking distance from public schools 
A)  why psychological tests must be used responsibly. 
B)  how litigation can lead to legislation. 
C)  judicial enforcement of the right to privacy. 
D)  why public parks are ideally within walking distance from public schools

Question 19

Which of the following is a key provision in "truth in testing" legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only tests approved by APA may be published. 
B)  Answers keyed "correct" must indeed be correct. 
C)  Two proofs of identification are required to sit for federal examinations. 
D)  Test questions and answers must be revealed to all test-takers. 
A)  Only tests approved by APA may be published. 
B)  Answers keyed "correct" must indeed be correct. 
C)  Two proofs of identification are required to sit for federal examinations. 
D)  Test questions and answers must be revealed to all test-takers.

Question 20

The matter of having test findings held confidential by psychologists is

Accepted Answer

A)  a matter of professional ethics. 
B)  a right upheld by case law. 
C)  a right cited in legislation. 
D)  All of these 
A)  a matter of professional ethics. 
B)  a right upheld by case law. 
C)  a right cited in legislation. 
D)  All of these

Which behavioral scientist viewed individual differences as a source of error in experimentation?

One of the consequences of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)is that

Who is credited with being the originator of the psychometric concept of test reliability?

Legal and ethical mandates regarding vocational assessment require that performance on vocational tests measure

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Henry Goddard?

Which defendant argued (unsuccessfully)in his appeal that his death penalty conviction should be set aside because he was suffering from a mental disease?

Psychological test data gathered from immigrant assessees at Ellis Island by Henry Goddard was

Which of the following terms BEST characterizes the relationship between the enterprise of psychological testing and the public during the 20^th century?

Which court case resulted in the ruling that the federal government cannot apply affirmative action principles in awarding federal contracts to companies unless there is a compelling reason to do so?

"If an expert claimed something that most other experts in the field would agree with,the testimony would be admitted into evidence." This statement BEST applies to the admission of expert testimony into evidence as provided by which litigation?

With regard to litigation involving hiring and promotion,it is a fact that

Tests relevant primarily to white middle-class students produce inaccurate and misleading test scores when administered to lower-class African-American students.This was the conclusion of a court in which of the following cases?

Persons diagnosed with different psychiatric disorders may have differing capacities to provide truly informed consent.A person suffering from which of the following disorders would have the BEST probability of providing truly informed consent?

A body of principles of "right," "proper," or "good" conduct is referred to as a body of

"Psychologists must use only those techniques for which they are qualified by education,training,and experience." This quote was MOST likely taken from the pages of

Just listen to the cheers in the hall the next time grades are posted outside of your instructor's office.This is a parallel to the ancient Chinese practice of

This ancient Egyptian document listed incantations to be used in warding off demons.It is now referred to as the

Taken together,the cases of PARC v.Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1971,1972),and Mills v.Board of Education of District of Columbia (1972)illustrate

Which of the following is a key provision in "truth in testing" legislation?

The matter of having test findings held confidential by psychologists is

Psychological Testing and Assessment

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Tests of Intelligence

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: An Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment, Careers, and Business References

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Exam 2: Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations

Which behavioral scientist viewed individual differences as a source of error in experimentation?

One of the consequences of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)is that

Who is credited with being the originator of the psychometric concept of test reliability?

Legal and ethical mandates regarding vocational assessment require that performance on vocational tests measure

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Henry Goddard?

Which defendant argued (unsuccessfully)in his appeal that his death penalty conviction should be set aside because he was suffering from a mental disease?

Psychological test data gathered from immigrant assessees at Ellis Island by Henry Goddard was

Which of the following terms BEST characterizes the relationship between the enterprise of psychological testing and the public during the 20th century?

Which court case resulted in the ruling that the federal government cannot apply affirmative action principles in awarding federal contracts to companies unless there is a compelling reason to do so?

"If an expert claimed something that most other experts in the field would agree with,the testimony would be admitted into evidence." This statement BEST applies to the admission of expert testimony into evidence as provided by which litigation?

With regard to litigation involving hiring and promotion,it is a fact that

Tests relevant primarily to white middle-class students produce inaccurate and misleading test scores when administered to lower-class African-American students.This was the conclusion of a court in which of the following cases?

Persons diagnosed with different psychiatric disorders may have differing capacities to provide truly informed consent.A person suffering from which of the following disorders would have the BEST probability of providing truly informed consent?

A body of principles of "right," "proper," or "good" conduct is referred to as a body of

"Psychologists must use only those techniques for which they are qualified by education,training,and experience." This quote was MOST likely taken from the pages of

Just listen to the cheers in the hall the next time grades are posted outside of your instructor's office.This is a parallel to the ancient Chinese practice of

This ancient Egyptian document listed incantations to be used in warding off demons.It is now referred to as the

Taken together,the cases of PARC v.Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1971,1972),and Mills v.Board of Education of District of Columbia (1972)illustrate

Which of the following is a key provision in "truth in testing" legislation?

The matter of having test findings held confidential by psychologists is

Psychological Testing and Assessment

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Tests of Intelligence

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: An Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment, Careers, and Business References

Filters

Which of the following terms BEST characterizes the relationship between the enterprise of psychological testing and the public during the 20^th century?