#1
What does IQ stand for in psychometric assessments?
Intelligence Questionnaire
Intelligence Quotient
Intelligence Quandary
Intelligence Qualification
#2
Which of the following is not a type of psychometric test?
Personality tests
Aptitude tests
Physical fitness tests
IQ tests
#3
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the development of a psychometric test?
Test construction
Test standardization
Test validation
Test manipulation
#4
What is the primary purpose of a psychometric assessment?
To diagnose mental disorders
To measure psychological traits and abilities
To provide therapy to individuals
To conduct qualitative research
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of psychometric test?
Personality test
Intelligence test
Physical fitness test
Aptitude test
#6
Which statistical concept is used to measure the consistency of a psychometric test?
Standard deviation
Correlation coefficient
Reliability
Validity
#7
What does the term 'norming' refer to in psychometric testing?
The process of establishing norms or standards for a test
The process of testing norms in different cultural settings
The process of standardizing test administration procedures
The process of adjusting test scores for cultural biases
#8
What is the purpose of factor analysis in psychometric assessments?
To determine the reliability of a test
To identify underlying dimensions or factors of a set of variables
To establish cultural norms for a test
To measure the validity of a test
#9
Which of the following is a characteristic of a standardized psychometric test?
It is tailored to individual examinees' abilities
It is administered in a consistent manner to all examinees
It has a high degree of subjectivity in scoring
It does not require professional training to administer
#10
Which statistical measure is used to determine the extent to which two variables are related in psychometrics?
Regression coefficient
Chi-square statistic
Pearson correlation coefficient
T-test
#11
Which of the following is a potential limitation of psychometric assessments?
Cultural bias
Low reliability
Lack of validity
All of the above
#12
In psychometrics, what does 'convergent validity' refer to?
The extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure
The degree to which scores on a test are consistent over time
The degree to which scores on a test correlate with scores on other tests measuring similar constructs
The extent to which a test yields similar results on different occasions
#13
What is a potential advantage of computerized adaptive testing (CAT) in psychometrics?
It reduces test security concerns
It requires less time for test administration
It eliminates the need for item analysis
It enhances cultural sensitivity
#14
What does 'construct validity' assess in psychometric testing?
The extent to which a test measures the intended construct
The consistency of scores across different forms of a test
The degree to which scores on a test correlate with scores on other measures
The extent to which a test is free from bias
#15
What is the primary goal of differential psychology?
To measure individual differences
To explore the impact of culture on behavior
To develop standardized tests
To diagnose mental illnesses