psychometrics final

What is the ping pong theory of interview?

A concept related to the dynamics of interviewing.

What are good qualities in an interview?

Warm, open, concerned, involved, committed, and interested.

What are poor qualities in an interview?

Cold, defensive, uninterested, uninvolved, aloof, and bored.

What are effective responses in interviews?

Open-ended questions and transitional phrases.

What responses should be avoided in interviews?

Probing statements, hostile responses, and fake reassurance.

What are the components of individual assessment?

Biodata, standardized tests, and products or artifacts of behavior.

What are examples of products or artifacts of behavior?

Attendance sheets and pay stubs.

What are the three key operational components for organizational assessments?

People (life satisfaction), processes (helping you work well), and systems (identifying issues).

Which companies assess organizational processes?

Accenture, Deloitte, and McKinsey & Company.

What is the Casper test used for?

Medical school admissions, assessing non-academic skills.

When did standardized testing arrive in US schools?

Between 1838 and 1890.

What significant event occurred in 1990 regarding standardized testing?

The establishment of the College Entrance Examination Board and the first exams in nine subjects.

What is the difference between HEXACO and Big 5 personality models?

HEXACO includes an honesty and humility factor as a sixth trait.

What are personality traits?

Enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguish individuals.

What is the thematic apperception test?

A projective test involving ambiguous images to create stories.

What is experience sampling?

Reporting on experiences randomly throughout the day.

What is a disadvantage of assessing personality?

Personal bias can affect the assessment.

What is test bias?

Changes to a test that are not random and favor certain groups.

What does the Mantel-Haenszel statistic calculate?

Odds ratios comparing performance between groups.

What is differential item functioning (DIF)?

Variations in test performance due to different resources among individuals.

What does it mean if an odds ratio is greater than one?

The reference group performs better than the focal group.

What does it mean if an odds ratio is less than one?

The focal group performs better than the reference group.

What is construct relevance in testing?

Ensuring that a test measures what it is supposed to measure to reduce bias.

What are statistical methods used to detect bias?

Item Response Theory (IRT) and logistic regression.

What are test accommodations?

Standardized adjustments for specific groups of people.

What does spending money reflect about a person?

It reflects their values and priorities.