Question 1

The American Psychological Association issues both guidelines and standards.Standards ______________ while guidelines ___________

Accepted Answer

A)  are aspirational; must be followed. 
B)  must be followed; are aspirational. 
C)  are presented as an ideal; are presented as mandatory. 
D)  are aspirational; must be followed and are presented as an ideal; are presented as mandatory. 
A)  are aspirational; must be followed. 
B)  must be followed; are aspirational. 
C)  are presented as an ideal; are presented as mandatory. 
D)  are aspirational; must be followed and are presented as an ideal; are presented as mandatory.

Question 2

The mental ability evaluations conducted at Ellis Island could best be characterized as

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological testing. 
B)  psychological assessment. 
C)  case-study techniques. 
D)  role-play. 
A)  psychological testing. 
B)  psychological assessment. 
C)  case-study techniques. 
D)  role-play.

Question 3

The Common Core State Standards was the product of

Accepted Answer

A)  a Department of Education mandate to create a nationwide K-12 curriculum. 
B)  a law passed in 1969 designed to go into effect at such time that No Child Left Behind expired. 
C)  a state-led effort to bring inter-State uniformity to proficiency standards in various academic subjects. 
D)  All of these 
A)  a Department of Education mandate to create a nationwide K-12 curriculum. 
B)  a law passed in 1969 designed to go into effect at such time that No Child Left Behind expired. 
C)  a state-led effort to bring inter-State uniformity to proficiency standards in various academic subjects. 
D)  All of these

Question 4

The Common Core State Standards has been very controversial as evidenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal attacks by politicians. 
B)  demonstrations by teachers. 
C)  demonstrations by parents. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  verbal attacks by politicians. 
B)  demonstrations by teachers. 
C)  demonstrations by parents. 
D)  All of these.

Question 5

Which of the following laws requires that an interpreter be available if necessary to provide job selection testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
B)  English as a Second Language Act of 1992 
C)  The Hobson and Hansen Amendment of 1991 
D)  Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 
A)  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
B)  English as a Second Language Act of 1992 
C)  The Hobson and Hansen Amendment of 1991 
D)  Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

Question 6

Henry A. Murray is the author of a "personology" theory of personality and is best associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  the Rorschach Inkblot Test. 
B)  the Thematic Apperception Test. 
C)  the Draw-A-Person Technique. 
D)  the Mooney Problem Checklist. 
A)  the Rorschach Inkblot Test. 
B)  the Thematic Apperception Test. 
C)  the Draw-A-Person Technique. 
D)  the Mooney Problem Checklist.

Question 7

Which legislation provided that all children with suspected mental or physical disabilities must be evaluated periodically by a team of professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 
D)  Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 
A)  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 
D)  Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

Question 8

Discrimination may occur as the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  intentional action on the part of an employer. 
B)  unintentional action on the part of an employer. 
C)  both intentional action on the part of an employer and unintentional action on the part of an employer. 
D)  None of these 
A)  intentional action on the part of an employer. 
B)  unintentional action on the part of an employer. 
C)  both intentional action on the part of an employer and unintentional action on the part of an employer. 
D)  None of these

Question 9

"Truth in testing" laws relate to tests typically administered in

Accepted Answer

A)  elementary and secondary school. 
B)  nursery school. 
C)  postsecondary and professional school. 
D)  hair, makeup, and cosmetology academies. 
A)  elementary and secondary school. 
B)  nursery school. 
C)  postsecondary and professional school. 
D)  hair, makeup, and cosmetology academies.

Question 10

In the case of Daubert v.Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals,the plaintiff (Daubert)

Accepted Answer

A)  did not win the case at the original trial. 
B)  did not win the case on appeal. 
C)  first won the case at the level of the Supreme Court. 
D)  All of these 
A)  did not win the case at the original trial. 
B)  did not win the case on appeal. 
C)  first won the case at the level of the Supreme Court. 
D)  All of these

Question 11

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)  compiled to determine 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)  compiled to determine the incidence of feeble-mindedness worldwide.

Question 12

Regarding psychologists' duty to warn in cases involving testtakers who are HIV-positive,

Accepted Answer

A)  most states have enacted legislation to protect mental health professionals from liability for "good faith" disclosure to an at-risk third party. 
B)  the issue has yet to be addressed by any courts or legislature. 
C)  most states have enacted legislation that provides limits to confidentiality of one's HIV-positive diagnosis. 
D)  the issue was historically first addressed by the Idaho State Legislature. 
A)  most states have enacted legislation to protect mental health professionals from liability for "good faith" disclosure to an at-risk third party. 
B)  the issue has yet to be addressed by any courts or legislature. 
C)  most states have enacted legislation that provides limits to confidentiality of one's HIV-positive diagnosis. 
D)  the issue was historically first addressed by the Idaho State Legislature.

Question 13

In the psychological assessment of a dying patient in Oregon who is requesting "death with dignity" assistance,the role of the assessor is to evaluate the dying patient's

Accepted Answer

A)  family support system. 
B)  competency to make a life-ending decision. 
C)  level and sensitivity to pain. 
D)  All of these 
A)  family support system. 
B)  competency to make a life-ending decision. 
C)  level and sensitivity to pain. 
D)  All of these

Question 14

In general,testtakers have the right

Accepted Answer

A)  to know why they are being tested. 
B)  to know the results of the test they took. 
C)  to know how the test data will be used. 
D)  All of these 
A)  to know why they are being tested. 
B)  to know the results of the test they took. 
C)  to know how the test data will be used. 
D)  All of these

Question 15

Which is the BEST example of malpractice by a psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A)  A psychologist misdiagnosed a client. 
B)  A psychologist acted in a significantly different way as compared to the way that other psychologists would have acted under the same or similar circumstances. 
C)  A psychologist who did not hold a doctoral degree administered and interpreted tests while employed as a school psychologist. 
D)  A psychologist learned about principle of psychological test use by watching selected re-runs of Dr. Phil on Hulu. 
A)  A psychologist misdiagnosed a client. 
B)  A psychologist acted in a significantly different way as compared to the way that other psychologists would have acted under the same or similar circumstances. 
C)  A psychologist who did not hold a doctoral degree administered and interpreted tests while employed as a school psychologist. 
D)  A psychologist learned about principle of psychological test use by watching selected re-runs of Dr. Phil on Hulu.

Question 16

Many large companies and organizations,as well as government agencies,hire experts in assessment to help make certain that their hiring and promotion practices result neither in disparate treatment nor disparate impact.This is so because

Accepted Answer

A)  the mere allegation of discrimination can be a source of great expense for any employer. 
B)  being found guilty of disparate treatment has resulted in jail time for corporate employees. 
C)  being found guilty of disparate impact has resulted in exorbitant fines to organizations. 
D)  None of these. 
A)  the mere allegation of discrimination can be a source of great expense for any employer. 
B)  being found guilty of disparate treatment has resulted in jail time for corporate employees. 
C)  being found guilty of disparate impact has resulted in exorbitant fines to organizations. 
D)  None of these.

Question 17

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 testtakers. 
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 testtakers.

Question 18

According to your textbook,nonverbal communication or "body language" does not

Accepted Answer

A)  exist in all cultures. 
B)  impact the perceptions of others. 
C)  convey the same meaning across cultures. 
D)  accurately predict which way a poor driver will turn. 
A)  exist in all cultures. 
B)  impact the perceptions of others. 
C)  convey the same meaning across cultures. 
D)  accurately predict which way a poor driver will turn.

Question 19

Which legislation provided that employers,when making employment decisions with ability tests,cannot use different cutoff scores on the basis of race,religion,sex,or national origin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 
D)  Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 
A)  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
B)  Civil Rights Act of 1964 
C)  Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 
D)  Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

Question 20

Which court case resulted in the ruling that intelligence tests could not be used to place African-American children in special classes in California?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hobson v. Hanson (1967) 
B)  Larry P. v. Riles (1979) 
C)  Debra P. v. Turlington (1981) 
D)  Griggs v. Duke Power Company (1971) 
A)  Hobson v. Hanson (1967) 
B)  Larry P. v. Riles (1979) 
C)  Debra P. v. Turlington (1981) 
D)  Griggs v. Duke Power Company (1971)

The American Psychological Association issues both guidelines and standards.Standards ____ while guidelines _

The mental ability evaluations conducted at Ellis Island could best be characterized as

The Common Core State Standards was the product of

The Common Core State Standards has been very controversial as evidenced by

Which of the following laws requires that an interpreter be available if necessary to provide job selection testing?

Henry A. Murray is the author of a "personology" theory of personality and is best associated with

Which legislation provided that all children with suspected mental or physical disabilities must be evaluated periodically by a team of professionals?

Discrimination may occur as the result of

"Truth in testing" laws relate to tests typically administered in

In the case of Daubert v.Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals,the plaintiff (Daubert)

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

Regarding psychologists' duty to warn in cases involving testtakers who are HIV-positive,

In the psychological assessment of a dying patient in Oregon who is requesting "death with dignity" assistance,the role of the assessor is to evaluate the dying patient's

In general,testtakers have the right

Which is the BEST example of malpractice by a psychologist?

Many large companies and organizations,as well as government agencies,hire experts in assessment to help make certain that their hiring and promotion practices result neither in disparate treatment nor disparate impact.This is so because

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

According to your textbook,nonverbal communication or "body language" does not

Which legislation provided that employers,when making employment decisions with ability tests,cannot use different cutoff scores on the basis of race,religion,sex,or national origin?

Which court case resulted in the ruling that intelligence tests could not be used to place African-American children in special classes in California?

Psychological Testing and Assessment

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: an Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment,Careers,and Business

Filters

Exam 2: Historical, Cultural, and Legalethical Considerations

The American Psychological Association issues both guidelines and standards.Standards ______________ while guidelines ___________

The mental ability evaluations conducted at Ellis Island could best be characterized as

The Common Core State Standards was the product of

The Common Core State Standards has been very controversial as evidenced by

Which of the following laws requires that an interpreter be available if necessary to provide job selection testing?

Henry A. Murray is the author of a "personology" theory of personality and is best associated with

Which legislation provided that all children with suspected mental or physical disabilities must be evaluated periodically by a team of professionals?

Discrimination may occur as the result of

"Truth in testing" laws relate to tests typically administered in

In the case of Daubert v.Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals,the plaintiff (Daubert)

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

Regarding psychologists' duty to warn in cases involving testtakers who are HIV-positive,

In the psychological assessment of a dying patient in Oregon who is requesting "death with dignity" assistance,the role of the assessor is to evaluate the dying patient's

In general,testtakers have the right

Which is the BEST example of malpractice by a psychologist?

Many large companies and organizations,as well as government agencies,hire experts in assessment to help make certain that their hiring and promotion practices result neither in disparate treatment nor disparate impact.This is so because

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

According to your textbook,nonverbal communication or "body language" does not

Which legislation provided that employers,when making employment decisions with ability tests,cannot use different cutoff scores on the basis of race,religion,sex,or national origin?

Which court case resulted in the ruling that intelligence tests could not be used to place African-American children in special classes in California?

Psychological Testing and Assessment

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: an Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment,Careers,and Business

Filters

The American Psychological Association issues both guidelines and standards.Standards ____ while guidelines _