Psychological Assessment and Measurement Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is NOT a commonly used personality assessment tool?

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale
16PF Questionnaire
#2

Which of the following is a common intelligence test specifically designed for children?

WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale)
WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)
MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory)
16PF (16 Personality Factors Questionnaire)
#3

What does 'norm-referenced' mean in the context of psychological testing?

The test results are compared to a standard or norm group
The test is adapted to different cultural norms
The test is administered with standardized instructions
The test measures a specific psychological trait
#4

What does the term 'construct' refer to in psychological assessment?

A theoretical concept or attribute that is being measured
The physical environment in which a test is administered
The process of establishing test norms
The method used to score the test
#5

Which of the following is an example of an achievement test?

Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
#6

What is the primary function of the Rorschach inkblot test?

Assess verbal abilities
Measure intelligence quotient (IQ)
Detect unconscious thoughts and feelings
Evaluate motor skills
#7

Which of the following is a limitation of self-report measures in psychological assessment?

They are time-consuming to administer
They provide objective data
They are prone to social desirability bias
They are less reliable than observational measures
#8

In psychometrics, what does the term 'reliability' refer to?

Consistency of test results over time
Accuracy of test scores
Extent to which a test measures what it's supposed to measure
Validity of the test
#9

Which of the following is an example of a projective personality test?

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS)
#10

What does 'standardization' in psychological assessment refer to?

Customizing the test for each individual
Ensuring consistent administration and scoring of the test
Updating the test norms periodically
Adapting the test to different cultures
#11

What statistical measure is used to assess the internal consistency of a test?

Pearson correlation coefficient
Cronbach's alpha
Standard deviation
Regression coefficient
#12

Which type of validity examines the extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure?

Content validity
Construct validity
Criterion validity
Concurrent validity
#13

Which of the following is NOT a type of reliability commonly assessed in psychological testing?

Test-retest reliability
Split-half reliability
Inter-rater reliability
External validity
#14

What is the purpose of factor analysis in psychometric assessment?

To determine the reliability of a test
To identify underlying dimensions or factors of a test
To establish criterion validity
To assess test-retest reliability
#15

Which type of validity assesses whether a test predicts future performance or outcomes?

Content validity
Concurrent validity
Predictive validity
Construct validity

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