PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT: TEST 2

Wilhelm Wundt established psychology as a science in Leipzig, Germany, in 1879 with the first experimental psychology laboratory. What method did he propose to 'quantify behavior'?

A. Introspection

B. Experimental Ablation

C. Psychological Testing

D. Field Observation

ANSWER: A. Introspection

Which of the following descriptions is TRUE for the Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence?

A. Its proponent is Raymond Cattell, and it refers to two types of intelligence that increase and decrease with age.

B. Howard Gardner developed it as an inclusive approach to intelligence

C. Charles Spearman proposed it to explain abilities limited to specific mental tasks and abilities for all mental tasks

D. Its proponent is Robert Sternberg, and it explains how individuals can use past, current, and novel knowledge to function.

ANSWER: C. Charles Spearman proposed it to explain abilities limited to specific mental tasks and abilities for all mental tasks

Binet and Simon created the first test of intelligence for children. What was its primary purpose?

A. To determine children who have developmental disorders

B. To evaluate the effectiveness of the French education system

C. To differentiate children who were developing typically from children who required special education

D. To obtain the average intelligence level of French children

ANSWER: C. To differentiate children who were developing typically from children who required special education

I. The Army Beta was used in determining the literacy of immigrant military recruits

II. The Army Alpha was administered in a group setting

A. Only I is TRUE

B. Only II is TRUE

C. Both are TRUE

D. Both are FALSE

ANSWER: D. Both are FALSE

During World War II, the AGCT was widely used to measure which of the following?

A. Literacy

B. Emotional Stability

C. Mental Ability

D. Personality

ANSWER: C. Mental Ability

In a sample of 500 test-takers, Bento noticed that the scores in the numerical ability subtest were very similar to those in the language proficiency subtest. Those who excelled in one also performed the same in the other test and vice versa. This scenario is best explained by which of the following?

A. Spearman's g

B. Spearman's s

C. Cattell's fluid intelligence

D. Cattell's crystallized intelligence

ANSWER: A. Spearman's g

Which of the following tests likely measures fluid intelligence?

A. SB-5

B. PNLT

C. WAIS-IV

D. NEO-PIR

ANSWER: C. WAIS-IV

What theory upholds that individuals have various kinds of intelligence, where one or two are more dominant than the others? It is popularly used in education to attend to students' learning styles.

A. Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence by Raymond Cattell

B. Multiple Intelligences Theory by Howard Gardner

C. Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence by Charles Spearman

D. Triarchic Theory of Intelligence by Robert Sternberg

ANSWER: B. Multiple Intelligences Theory by Howard Gardner

Enteng and Kabisote want to annul their marriage on the grounds of psychological incapacity. If the judge requires psychological evidence for this incapacity, which services would be most appropriate?

A. Psychological Testing

B. Psychological Assessment

C. Psychotherapy

D. Counseling

ANSWER: B. Psychological Assessment

Kristopper reveals to his teachers his frustrations with himself since he is more comfortable being called 'Krissa' and dressing more femininely. He does not want to get bullied by his peers and seeks help. Which of the following would be the most appropriate service for him?

A. Psychological Testing

B. Psychological Assessment

C. Psychotherapy

D. Counseling

ANSWER: D. Counseling

After being diagnosed with social anxiety, Chia is referred to a psychologist specializing in behavior modification techniques. Which of the following is best described in this scenario?

A. Psychological Testing

B. Psychological Assessment

C. Psychotherapy

D. Counseling

ANSWER: C. Psychotherapy

Xhavhyer excitedly shows his parents his acceptance letter to his dream university after passing the entrance exam with flying colors. Which of the following best describes what has taken place?

A. Psychological Testing

B. Psychological Assessment

C. Psychotherapy

D. Counseling

ANSWER: A. Psychological Testing

In developing the Filipino Frustration Tolerance Test, 600 college students are given extra credit to participate in its pilot testing phase. They would be considered as?

A. Test Users

B. Test Takers

C. Test Sample

D. Test Developers

ANSWER: B. Test Takers

Grady wants to use a Western test for his research. However, since his sample consists of Filipino students, he cannot compare their scores to those of the Western sample detailed in the test manual. What does he need to be able to interpret the scores of his target population?

A. A standardization sample

B. A normative sample

C. A reference group

D. A control group

ANSWER: B. A normative sample

After a few meetings, Babbi gives her students a short quiz to measure their learning and determine if she should adjust her teaching. What kind of test was administered?

A. An intelligence test

B. A projective test

C. An aptitude test

D. An achievement test

ANSWER: D. An achievement test

Almost all universities in the Philippines use some kind of entrance exam to determine the odds of success of a student in a particular program. One of the most notable ones is the UPCAT from the University of the Philippines, whose passing rate is relatively low. These tests are categorized as?

A. Maximal Performance, Aptitude test

B. Maximal Performance

Intelligence test

C. Typical Performance Test, Achievement test

D. Typical Performance Test; Unstructured personality test

;ANSWER: A. Maximal Performance, Aptitude test

In which of the following scenarios will an aptitude test be LEAST appropriate?

A. Assessing prospective candidates for a managerial vacancy

B. Identification of potential signs and symptoms of psychopathology

C. Placement of high school students in academic tracks

D. Recruitment and selection of entry-level positions

E. Development of leadership and development programs for gifted students

ANSWER: B. Identification of potential signs and symptoms of psychopathology

One passes the BLEPP if they get 75% on the four tests. Which of the following is least likely FALSE about the board exam?

A. The BLEPP is a criterion-referenced test

B. The BLEPP is a speed test

C. The BLEPP is a norm-referenced test

D. Items on the BLEPP do not vary in difficulty

ANSWER: B. The BLEPP is a speed test

In deciding whether to buy a new software program, Jemini surveyed her employees about how they felt about potential changes to their workflow, whether positive or negative. Which of the following tests would be most useful?

A. Interest Inventory

B. Attitude Survey

C. Values Survey

D. Personality Inventory

ANSWER: B. Attitude Survey

In deciding who to promote, Jemini is looking for someone with a strong and charismatic disposition who can handle extensive networking and socializing duties.

A. Interest Inventory

B. Attitude Survey

C. Values Survey

D. Personality Inventory

ANSWER: D. Personality Inventory

Typing tests are commonly included in selection test for clerical jobs. They require an applicant to have an acceptable typing speed and accuracy. Typing tests are best categorized as which of the following?

A. Power tests

B. Speed tests

C. Physical acuity tests

D. Both A and B

ANSWER: B. Speed tests

Based on his skills assessment, Viru was deemed more valuable in the marketing department than in the finance department for which he is applying. How was the test used in this scenario?

A. Selection

B. Placement

C. Screening

D. Certification

ANSWER: B. Placement

Police are trying to identify suspects in a murder case. From their interviews with witnesses, they create a checklist of features and descriptors for possible suspects and use this to narrow their list of suspicious persons. How was the test used in this scenario?

A. Selection

B. Placement

C. Screening

D. Certification

ANSWER: C. Screening

Fenty is having difficulty choosing who to hire for the position of General Manager among the qualified applicants. What process is occurring in this situation?

A. Selection

B. Placement

C. Screening

D. Certification

ANSWER: A. Selection

This scale of measurement denotes categories and operates on frequencies.

A. Nominal

B. Ordinal

C. Interval

D. Ratio

ANSWER: A. Nominal

Harmet is disappointed that she only has a 0.2 difference from the person above her on the Dean's List. However, she has a 3-point lead on the person's average after her. What kind of scale of measurement was likely used?

A. Nominal

B. Ordinal

C. Interval

D. Ratio

ANSWER: C. Interval

As children, Naneng and Muning would amuse themselves by separating their candy, Naneng by color, whereas Muning by price. What levels of measurement are the two girls using?

A. Nominal for Naneng and Ratio for Muning

B. Nominal for Naneng and Interval for Muning

C. Ordinal for Naneng and Ratio for Muning

D. Ordinal for Naneng and Interval for Muning

ANSWER: A. Nominal for Naneng and Ratio for Muning

Jeremy received a survey with a list of detergent brands. Under each brand was a seven-point rating scale with bipolar labels ('effective' and 'ineffective') at each end. What kind of scale was used in the survey?

A. Likert Scale

B. Rank Order Scale

C. Semantic Differential Scale

D. Visual Analogue Scale

ANSWER: C. Semantic Differential Scale

What type of scaling method is popularly used in surveys wherein respondents indicate their level of agreement or disagreement by marking a corresponding box or circle?

A. Likert Scale

B. Rank Order Scale

C. Semantic Differential Scale

D. Visual Analogue Scale

ANSWER: A. Likert Scale

Deedee and Dexter arrange the Marvel movies one by one, from the most entertaining to the most boring. What scale are they probably using?

A. Paired Comparisons

B. Rank Order Scale

C. Continuous Sum

D. Visual Analogue Scale

ANSWER: B. Rank Order Scale

Imogen is a psychometrician scoring the surveys she passed around. She uses a ruler to measure how many millimeters from one extreme the respondent marked on a line, which she records. What scale is the survey likely using?

A. Likert Scale

B. Rank Order Scale

C. Semantic Differential Scale

D. Visual Analogue Scale

ANSWER: D. Visual Analogue Scale

This is a rating error wherein the respondent always chooses the middle choice in a survey.

A. Leniency Error

B. Severity Error

C. Centrality Error

D. Central Tendency Error

ANSWER: D. Central Tendency Error

Hailey, the psychometrician, noticed that the test-taker had good handwriting when asked to write their name. She smiles, thinking the test-taker will do well on the intelligence test. What concept explains the situation?

A. Golem Effect

B. Forktail Effect

C. Halo Effect

D. Pygmalion Effect

ANSWER: C. Halo Effect

Cathy loves encouraging her clients and students when she administers tests. Her supervisor cautions that she should not overdo it as not to commit which of the following?

A. Golem Effect

B. Contrast Effect

C. Frog Pond Effect

D. Pygmalion Effect

ANSWER: D. Pygmalion Effect

'Uy huwag niyong masyadong galingan ha? Hindi kame nagpractice kase' Bebe tells the group presenters before her group. She is likely afraid of which of the following?

A. Golem Effect

B. Contrast Effect

C. Frog Pond Effect

D. Pygmalion Effect

ANSWER: B. Contrast Effect

You are currently taking this test as a diagnostic exam. It has 100 items and four choice alternatives. Your mind suddenly goes blank. What would be your chance performance level, or how many items would you get right if you were to guess them all?

A. 20 correct items

B. 25 correct items

C. 30 correct items

D. 50 correct items

ANSWER: B. 25 correct items

When using parametric data, what is the best measure of central tendency to use?

A. Mean

B. Median

C. Mode

D. Standard Deviation

ANSWER: A. Mean

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using the mean in data analysis?

A. It is affected by extreme values

B. It can only be used for discrete data

C. It provides the sum of least squares

D. It is limited to distributed data

ANSWER: A. It is affected by extreme values

Claire wants to use gender (man, woman, other) and social status (lower, middle, and upper class) in her study. What would be the best measure of central tendency considering Claire's variables?

A. Mean

B. Median

C. Mode

D. Standard Deviation

ANSWER: C. Mode

To determine whether she can use an ANOVA test, Maxi must establish that her data is normally distributed. Which of the following is MOST informative of the spread and dispersion of her data?

A. Range

B. Standard Deviation

C. Variance

D. Skewness

ANSWER: D. Skewness

Which is TRUE when referring to a positively skewed distribution?

A. The most common score of the test takers likely falls on the higher end of the distribution

B. The test items are likely difficult

C. The majority of the test-takers passed

D. All of the above

ANSWER: B. The test items are likely difficult

I. Negatively skewed distributions require more difficult items

II. Normal distributions have no skew

III. Item difficulty can be determined based on the skew of the distribution

A. I and II are FALSE

B. I and III are TRUE

C. II and III are TRUE

D. All are TRUE

E. All are FALSE

ANSWER: C. II and III are TRUE

When a test has high item difficulty, it can be expected that?

A. Many test-takers will get low scores

B. The reliability and validity will be high

C. The distribution curve will likely turn out normal

D. The median will likely be greater than the mean

ANSWER: A. Many test-takers will get low scores

This is the degree to which an item differentiates correctly among examinees depending on what the test is measuring.

A. Item difficulty

B. Item discrimination

C. Item differentiation

D. Item divergence

ANSWER: B. Item discrimination

Item difficulty and discriminability indices are for pure speed tests rather than pure power tests.

A. More appropriate

B. Less appropriate

C. Just as appropriate

D. It depends on the items

ANSWER: B. Less appropriate

In psychological testing, raw scores are?

A. Direct reports and unaltered data of a test taker's performance

B. Total sums of the test-taker's responses after statistical conversion

C. Interpreted for comparison purposes

D. Indicators of an individual's relative standing

ANSWER: A. Direct reports and unaltered data of a test taker's performance

Babet scored 89 on her 100-item Math test and a 50 on her Science test, which had 20 items fewer than the Math exam. She also got a score of 70 on her 90-item History test. Arrange her performance on her tests from best to worst.

A. History, Science, Math

B. Math, History, Science

C. Math, Science, History

D. None of the above

ANSWER: D. None of the above

Class Mapagkumbaba garnered an average score of 60 and a standard deviation of 5 in their 100-item English exam. If Candy had a raw score of 75, what would be her z-score?

A. 3

B. 2

C. 1

D. -1

ANSWER: A. 3

What is TRUE regarding Candy's performance in no. 48?

A. She scored better than 80% of her class

B. She is in the lower-scoring half of the class distribution

C. Candy's score falls in the average range of the distribution

D. None of the above

ANSWER: D. None of the above

Hannah belongs to the same class as Candy and took the same English test (mean=60, SD=5). What would be her raw score if her z-score is -2?

A. 45

B. 50

C. 55

D. 65

ANSWER: B. 50

Which standard score is commonly used in t-tests, regression tests, and neuropsychological normative data, and has a standard deviation of 10?

A. T-scores

B. Z-score

C. STEN scores

D. None of the above

ANSWER: A. T-scores

Suppose all the test scores in this psychological assessment test are distributed normally, and you garnered a z-score of -1. What statement would hold FALSE?

A. You are in the top half of her class based on your score.

B. You did better than 40% of your classmates on the test.

C. 50% of your classmates did better than you

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

ANSWER: D. All of the above

Who formally developed the first statistical models of correlation and regression?

A. Galton

B. Karl Pearson

C. Charles Spearman

D. Henry Goddard

ANSWER: B. Karl Pearson

If height and level of attractiveness have a correlation coefficient of .60, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. The two variables have a direct relationship

B. The taller the person, the more likely they will be perceived as attractive

C. The shorter a person, the more likely they will be perceived as attractive

D. All of the above

ANSWER: C. The shorter a person, the more likely they will be perceived as attractive

You found in your research that attractiveness is significantly related to life satisfaction, with a correlation coefficient of .65. Which statement is TRUE in interpreting your result?

A. Attractiveness will result in significantly less life satisfaction.

B. The more an individual is attractive, the more satisfied they are with their life.

C. As attractiveness increases, people will likely be less satisfied with life

D. Individuals who are more satisfied with their lives tend to be more attractive

ANSWER: B. The more an individual is attractive, the more satisfied they are with their life.

You arrived with a correlation coefficient of .85 with a p-value of .06. How would you interpret your findings?

A. The variables have a significant moderate positive correlation

B. The variables have a significant strong positive correlation.

C. The variables have an insignificant correlation.

D. There is strong evidence for the alternative hypothesis

ANSWER: C. The variables have an insignificant correlation.

In a research study, the student is confused because the correlation coefficient is .98. What is the problem, and what could remedy the issue?

A. The sample size is too small for such a correlation. Add more respondents.

B. Correlation is not appropriate. Better to use a t-test instead.

C. The variables are multicollinear. Change them.

D. There is no issue. The correlation is nearly perfect and is highly significant

ANSWER: C. The variables are multicollinear. Change them.

Apolinario found a negative relationship between self-esteem and extraversion. What should he do to prove that extraversion scores could predict something about self-esteem levels?

A. Determine the predictive validity of the criterion variable

B. Use regression analysis on the variables.

C. Determine whether the data has outliers or has multicollinear variables

D. Establish whether the data is reliable and conduct another correlation analysis

ANSWER: B. Use regression analysis on the variables.

You want to compare the scores of your female and male friends in an anxiety test and see if there is a difference. What statistical treatment is most appropriate?

A. One-tailed t-test

B. Two-tailed t-test

C. ANOVA-Repeated measures

D. Pearson product correlation

ANSWER: B. Two-tailed t-test

You believe that the IQ of your sample is lower than the average IQ of 100. What kind of test is best to use with your hypothesis?

A. One-tailed t-test

B. Two-tailed t-test

C. ANOVA -Repeated measures

D. Pearson product correlation

ANSWER: A. One-tailed t-test

Four wine experts are given three types of wine to taste. Their responses are gathered to determine which type has the highest quality. What would be the best statistical treatment to use in this experiment?

A. Independent samples t-test

B. One-way ANOVA

C. ANOVA Repeated Measures

D. Levene's Test

ANSWER: C. ANOVA Repeated Measures

When testing for normality, what is most appropriate for a sample size greater than 50?

A. Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test

B. Shapiro-Wilk Test

C. Yaudnat Test

D. Seetoh-Jin Method

ANSWER: A. Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test

Which of the following estimates a test taker's possible score range if they take a test multiple times?

A. Standard Error of Estimate

B. Standard Error of Measurement

C. Coefficient of Determination

D. Correlation Coefficient

ANSWER: B. Standard Error of Measurement

What is the relationship between reliability coefficients and the standard error of measurement?

A. The standard error of measurement increases as the reliability coefficient gets bigger.

B. The standard error of measurement decreases as the reliability coefficient gets bigger.

C. The standard error of measurement is almost always equal to the reliability coefficient

D. The standard error measurement is not related to reliability coefficients.

ANSWER: B. The standard error of measurement decreases as the reliability coefficient gets bigger.

Poppy garnered a raw score of 80 in a test of anxiety with an SEM of 5. Considering a confidence interval of 95, which range will her actual level of anxiety fall under?

A. 75-85

B. 70-90

C. 65-95

D. 75-80

ANSWER: B. 70-90

Suppose all the citizens of Madrid were to undergo an IQ test using the Deviation IQ scale. Assuming normality, what percentage of the examinees would have an IQ of 85 to 115?

A. 50

B. 68

C. 95

D. 99

ANSWER: B. 68

Which of the following theories proposes the existence of error in all testing activities?

A. Item Response Theory

B. Classical Test Score Theory

C. Domain Sampling Model

D. Information Processing Theory

ANSWER: B. Classical Test Score Theory

Why is it essential to ensure reliability in a psychological test?

A. Because a reliable test is also valid

B. Because it means that the test measures the correct construct

C. Because a reliable test produces representative and relatively stable measurements

D. Because a reliable test is not affected by systematic and random errors

ANSWER: C. Because a reliable test produces representative and relatively stable measurements

This type of reliability is most appropriate when measuring time and content sampling errors.

A. Internal Consistency - Coefficient Alpha

B. Test-Retest Reliability

C. Alternate Forms Reliability - Delayed

D. Split-Half Reliability

ANSWER: C. Alternate Forms Reliability - Delayed

What reliability is best to use in a speed test?

A. Test-Retest Reliability

B. Split-Half Reliability

C. Inter-Rater Reliability

D. Alternate Forms Reliability

ANSWER: D. Alternate Forms Reliability

Howl is answering a test with multiple-choice items with only one correct answer among the four alternatives. What method of establishing internal consistency is appropriate for this test?

A. Kuder-Richardson 20

B. Coefficient Alpha

C. Kappa coefficient

D. Spearman-Brown

ANSWER: A. Kuder-Richardson 20

A person who scored high on a test of psychoticism complained that he was not psychotic in any way and that the test items were misleading and confusing. This is an issue of?

A. Test standardization

B. Test administration

C. Test reliability

D. Test validity

ANSWER: D. Test validity

After writing items for her reading comprehension tests, Jamie takes his test to English professors at the university to establish validity. What kind of validity is he after?

A. Content Validity

B. Construct Validity

C. Criterion-Related Validity

D. All of the above

ANSWER: A. Content Validity

As the company's psychometrician, you need to create tests to evaluate the performance of the employees. You give them your test items and correlate their scores with their supervisor ratings. What are you trying to establish?

A. Content Validity

B. Criterion-related Validity, Concurrent

C. Criterion-related Validity, Predictive

D. Face Validity

ANSWER: B. Criterion-related Validity, Concurrent

You were an honor student in high school, and now that you are in college, you expect to perform the same or even better. You tell yourself "Anong nangyare sakin?" three years later because your performance is just average. This shows that?

A. Your basis for your expectations has low construct validity

B. Your basis for your expectations is not reliable but has high content validity.

C. Your basis for your expectations has low criterion-related validity.

D. It is impossible to establish future success based on current data statistically.

ANSWER: C. Your basis for your expectations has low criterion-related validity.

Worry is often differentiated from rumination in studies. Knowing this, Skylar correlates her worry test to a rumination test. If the correlation is weak or insignificant, what did she establish?

A. Convergent validity

B. Divergent validity

C. Content validity

D. Both A and B

ANSWER: B. Divergent validity

Psychometric properties are crucial to selecting the right psychological instruments. Which of the following pairs depicts what is most essential to an aptitude and an achievement test?

A. Achievement tests: content validity, Aptitude tests: content validity

B. Achievement tests: content validity, Aptitude tests, criterion-related validity

C. Achievement tests: predictive validity, Aptitude tests: predictive validity

D. Achievement tests: criterion-related validity

Aptitude tests: construct validity

;ANSWER: B. Achievement tests: content validity, Aptitude tests, criterion-related validity

What should NOT be established during test conceptualization?

A. Whom is the test intended for?

B. Will the interpretation of the test be criterion or norm-referenced?

C. What attributes, characteristics, or theoretical concepts will the test measure?

D. What are the reliability and validity procedures to be used?

E. None of the above

ANSWER: D. What are the reliability and validity procedures to be used?

Say you are constructing a test that measures heartbreak, and you find that your items are all highly correlated, with coefficients ranging from .97 to .99. What could be said about your items?

A. The test items are desirable because they produce reliable and valid results.

B. The test items are desirable since they are homogeneous and measure one construct.

C. The test items are undesirable because they are likely redundant.

D. The test items are undesirable because they are all equal in difficulty and discriminability, which will not produce a normal distribution of scores.

ANSWER: C. The test items are undesirable because they are likely redundant.

Which of the following is an advantage of constructed response test items?

A. They are easy to prepare

B. They are easier to quantify

C. They make use of testing time more efficiently

D. They are less prone to scoring errors

ANSWER: B. They are easier to quantify

Using a multiple-choice item format, which of the following would not be necessary to establish?

A. A standardized scoring procedure

B. A test blueprint or table of specifications

C. Good item distractors or foils

D. Open-ended questions

ANSWER: D. Open-ended questions

In general, what is the ideal range of difficulty for test items?

A. 0.15-0.29

B. 0.40-0.60

C. 0.80 and above

D. 0.00-0.20

ANSWER: B. 0.40-0.60

In general, what item discrimination index is considered satisfactory?

A. 0.00-0.10

B. 0.11-0.19

C. 0.20-0.29

D. 0.30 and above

ANSWER: D. 0.30 and above

Which of the following statements about the 16PF global and specific factors is incorrect?

A. Global factors summarize broader source traits, while specific factors offer more detailed insights.

B. The 16 primary factors of the 16PF do not overlap with any global factors.

C. Specific factors include surface traits such as Warmth. Emotional Stability, and Liveliness.

D. The 16PF global factors are similar to the Big Five personality dimensions.

ANSWER: A. Global factors summarize broader source traits, while specific factors offer more detailed insights.

A therapist is working with a client who struggles with decision-making. On the 16PF, the client scores low on Abstractedness and Openness to Change but high on Rule-Consciousness and Perfectionism. Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation?

A. The client is highly adaptable and enjoys novel situations.

B. The client prefers structure and is likely resistant to change.

C. The client is highly spontaneous and avoids strict guidelines.

D. The client is overly trusting and struggles with skepticism.

ANSWER: B. The client prefers structure and is likely resistant to change.

Which of the following is NOT a clinical scale of the MMPI-II?

A. Hypochondriasis

B. Depression

C. Hysteria

D. Masculinity-Femininity

E. Anxiety

ANSWER: E. Anxiety

The MMPI-II is considered a gold-standard assessment tool for many practitioners due to its extensive use and popularity. Which of the following is inaccurate regarding the test?

A. The MMPI-II is primarily used to supplement diagnostic and clinical assessments

B. The MMPI-II employs validity scales that measure test-taking behaviors

C. The MMPI-II is a personality test

D. All of the above are inaccurate

E. None of the above are inaccurate

ANSWER: E. None of the above are inaccurate

The SB-5 is a popular general intelligence test. Which of the following scores cannot be generated from using this test?

A. Full Scale Intelligence Quotient

B. Verbal Intelligence Quotient

C. Non-Verbal Intelligence Quotient

D. Working Memory Index Scale Scores

E. Arithmetic Index Scale Scores

ANSWER: E. Arithmetic Index Scale Scores

Which of the following is least likely TRUE regarding the SB-5?

A. It is considered a Level A test

B. It is not appropriate for group testing

C. It is validly used for academic, occupational, and clinical purposes

D. It can be administered to test takers aged 2 to 85+ years old.

ANSWER: A. It is considered a Level A test

You recruit young single men who identify as gamers to participate for your research study on gaming and civil status. What type of sampling method are you using?

A. Probability Random Sampling

B. Probability Cluster Sampling

C. Non-probability - Convenience Sampling

D. Non-probability - Purposive Sampling

ANSWER: D. Non-probability - Purposive Sampling

You woke up one day and find yourself in the Hunger Games universe, and Boy Abunda says, "Nawa'y pabor sa inyo ang mga posibilidad" and sticks his hand in a fishbowl to grab the name of the next tributes. What type of sampling method is being used?

A. Probability Random Sampling

B. Probability- Cluster Sampling

C. Non-probability - Convenience Sampling

D. Non-probability - Purposive Sampling

ANSWER: A. Probability Random Sampling

What is the most essential information to be discussed with a client in communicating test results?

A. The psychometric properties of the test give evidence of its appropriateness

B. The conclusive diagnosis of the examinee and probable treatment or therapeutic options

C. The numerical scores and standardized scores of the examinee

D. The relevant interpretations and meaning of test scores

E. All of the above

ANSWER: D. The relevant interpretations and meaning of test scores

Which of the following is least likely to be included in psychological report writing?

A. The medical history of the client

B. The academic achievement of the client

C. The psychometric properties of the test

D. The appearance and attire of the client

ANSWER: A. The medical history of the client

Which of the following is LEAST accurate concerning communicating the results of psychological assessments?

A. Communication of results may be done prior to the construction of a psychological report

B. Communication of results is optional and up to the discretion of the client and assessor.

C. Results may be communicated to multiple clients simultaneously, given that they have the same referral question.

D. All of the above are inaccurate

E. None of the above are inaccurate

ANSWER: D. All of the above are inaccurate

Before undergoing any psychological process or service, what is the most essential to obtain from your client?

A. Payment

B. Informed Consent

C. Treatment Plan

D. Medical History

ANSWER: B. Informed Consent

Which of the following scenarios would NOT require informed consent?

A. If the psychological service is ordered by a judicial court or entity

B. When the testing service is a routine academic or industrial activity (i.e., recruitment)

C. During emergency scenarios where a client is not in a capacity to provide consent

D. Generally, if a client is a minor and their legal parent or guardian has provided consent

E. All of the above

F. None of the above

ANSWER: E. All of the above

Regarding disclosing information, which is NOT an ethical thing to do?

A. Disclose information to authorities when the client needs to be protected from harm, even without their consent

B. Disclose information even without the client's consent as long as it is to their immediate family (e.g., mother, father, children)

C. Disclose information to the person who made the referral, even without the consent of the client who was assessed.

D. Disclose information to a colleague to get a second opinion regarding the case with the client's consent.

ANSWER: B. Disclose information even without the client's consent as long as it is to their immediate family (e.g., mother, father, children)

Junior suffers a panic attack at home. He forgets to eat and cannot fall asleep. Despite his emotional turmoil, he still goes to work in the morning because he has a therapy session with a client. What could be said about this?

A. He was right to go to work because the client is the priority, and one should prioritize their need before one's own.

B. He was right to go to work because he could be more effective in providing therapy due to his emotional state, which the client could relate to.

C. He should have stayed home because the client's case is not life-threatening and can be put off for a later time.

D. He should have stayed home and referred or rescheduled the client because he is unfit to work.

ANSWER: D. He should have stayed home and referred or rescheduled the client because he is unfit to work.

Which is NOT an ethical violation?

A. Providing services in an emergency where there is no other professional available.

B. Referring cases that you believe are too much for you to handle

C. Stopping test-takers from answering when the time limit runs out despite observing that most are only halfway through.

D. All of the above

E. None of the above

ANSWER: D. All of the above

Which of the following individuals can provide consent?

A. A 12-year-old client with the IQ of a genius

B. A 25-year-old woman who has a severe intellectual disability

C. A 14-year-old client who recently gave birth

D. A 40-year-old comatose man

ANSWER: A. A 12-year-old client with the IQ of a genius