Your grade point average best indicates your average performance in your college classes over time. Testing professionals should: Provide information to test takers, upon request, about appropriate procedures for questioning or canceling their test scores or results, if relevant to the purposes of testing. Often, sentence completion tests are administered to clients without a clear sense of the clinical questions to be investigated, and, therefore, the appropriate sentence completion instrument to be used. Which of the following statements best describes a social desirability response set? Be informed of your rights and responsibilities as a test taker. do not fare very well. Testing professionals should inform test takers when and where the test will be given, and whether payment for the testing is required. D. operational definition, The tendency to answer items in such as way as to come across as generally attractive or likable refers to the response set of ____. D. Empirical, What term refers to personality inventories that are designed to measure a wide range of traits? Exceptions may occur when test takers, or their guardians, consent to release the test results to others or when testing professionals are authorized by law to release test results. What does "pigeonholing" someone mean? listening to the target describe his or her thoughts and feeling. A) "controlled" aspects of shyness can be predicted using S data, but uncontrolled or Staff liaisons: Heather Fox, PhD, and Lara Frumkin, PhD, Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, Joint Committee on Testing Practices (JCTP). She writes items that seem directly Typically, the tests are administered by computer. A. Based on personality development research conducted over the last 40 years, what can we conclude regarding William James's claim that personality is "set like plaster" by age 30? When gathering data or clues about personality, the best policy is to ________. Its fixed costs are$80,000. Most personality inventories employ these types of response scales. 0000002070 00000 n D. Big Seven Inventories, Dr. Akita is designing a test to measure sociability. Because test takers have the right to be informed about why they are being asked to take particular tests, if a test is optional, and what the consequences are should they choose not to complete the test, testing professionals should: Normally only engage in testing activities with test takers after the test takers have provided their informed consent to take a test, except when testing without consent has been mandated by law or governmental regulation, or when consent is implied by an action the test takers have already taken (e.g., such as when applying for employment and a personnel examination is mandated). Under the matching principle, when are expenses recorded? A police officers job is very high in stress, and law enforcement agencies want to make sure they hire the right people. Except where otherwise noted, textbooks on this site Tell test takers, prior to testing, about the planned use(s) of the test results. According to a recent study, which statement is most correct? 60O30NtF(h).Y| :" P=aji8aaP;8I(sZOONl6t). Reliability scales test an instruments consistency over time, assuring that if you take the MMPI-2-RF today and then again 5 years later, your two scores will be similar. 0000005093 00000 n A combination of factor analytic and empirical methods People in one group may have certain personality features in common, and these common features make that group of people distinct from other groups. (1992). A. Attitudes toward political leaders A second projective test is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), created in the 1930s by Henry Murray, an American psychologist, and a psychoanalyst named Christiana Morgan. Prepare all necessary journal entries in 2020 for both situations. WebProjective tests are more time consuming for the evaluator than self-report inventories. WebA second projective test is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), created in the 1930s by Henry Murray, an American psychologist, and a psychoanalyst named Christiana Explain to test takers why they should consider taking voluntary tests. To address this need, Robert Williams developed the first culturally specific projective test designed to reflect the everyday life experiences of African Americans (Hoy-Watkins & Jenkins-Moore, 2008). In addition to clinical scales, the tests also have validity and reliability scales. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. You gather a set of 100 potential test items and ask a sample of people diagnosed with clinical depression and a sample of nondepressed people to respond to the items. Do as well as objective tests like the CPI and MMPI 0000004269 00000 n Inform test takers, in advance of the testing, about required materials that must be brought to the test site (e.g., pencil, paper) and about any rules that allow or prohibit use of other materials (e.g., calculators). Many psychologists tend to use college students as participants in their research and then assume that what they learn applies to people in general. 0000001814 00000 n Protectionof rights of people receiving audiology or speech-language pathology services. Situation 2: Monica, Inc. obtained significant influence over Seles Corporation by buying 30% of Seles's 30,000 outstanding shares of common stock at a total cost of $9 per share on January 1, 2020. What kinds of behaviors by an acquaintance would most likely be re-membered? Based on what you know about Vicki's personality you predict that she. Which of the following behaviors would be the easiest to predict accurately? Which of the following illustrates converging criteria that could be used to estab-lish the accuracy of a personality judgment? Validity is the degree to which a measurement ________. You gather a set of 100 potential test items Prepare journal entries to record the preceding transactions and events. Which of the following is an example of a projective test? At 8:00 a.m., The original MMPI was based on a small, limited sample, composed mostly of Minnesota farmers and psychiatric patients; the revised inventory was based on a more representative, national sample to allow for better standardization. The trait approach focuses exclusively on ________. Because that test takers have a right to be informed in advance when the test will be administered, if and when test results will be available, and if there is a fee for testing services that the test takers are expected to pay, test professionals should: Notify test takers of the alteration in a timely manner if a previously announced testing schedule changes, provide a reasonable explanation for the change, and inform test takers of the new schedule. Discriminant validity is established when a test. Provide, upon request, information to test takers about their options for obtaining a second interpretation of their results. This illustrates the concept of. to magnify or maintain existing behavioral tendencies. Insure that test conditions, especially if unusual, do not unduly interfere with test performance. 0.75 0000003140 00000 n WebA test writer's judgment Rational method- for a writer's judgement Known groups (schizophrenic vs. not), plus responses to a large number of questions Empirical method It is a series of symmetrical inkblot cards that are presented to a client by a psychologist. However, the validity of the other projective tests is questionable, and the results are often not usable for court cases (Goldstein, n.d.). Provide test takers with information about the use of computers, calculators, or other equipment, if any, used in the testing and give them an opportunity to practice using such equipment, unless its unpracticed use is part of the test purpose, or practice would compromise the validity of the results, and to provide a testing accommodation for the use of such equipment, if needed. \end{matrix} C. have generalizability but little validity Dr. Atika is designing a test to measure sociability. This document is intended as an effort to inspire improvements in the testing process and does not have the force of law. WebA second projective test is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), created in the 1930s by Henry Murray, an American psychologist, and a psychoanalyst named Christiana Such information would include variation in test performance due to measurement error (e.g., the appropriate standard errors of measurement) and changes in performance over time with or without intervention (e.g., additional training or treatment). If a test consists of a list of True/False questions and is graded using a computer-scored answer sheet, then it is a(n) ________. Which of the following approaches to test construction is the most atheo-retical? The TEMAS Multicultural Thematic Apperception Test is another tool designed to be culturally relevant to minority groups, especially Hispanic youths. The Implicit Association Test (IAT) yields what kind of data? what people want; how motives are expressed. B. construct validation the possibility that differences in childhood social environment is determining differ-ences between age groups. The California Psychological Inventory (CPI) was designed to ________. After 2 years on the job, police officers responses indicated an increased vulnerability to alcoholism, somatic symptoms (vague, unexplained physical complaints), and anxiety. OpenStax is part of Rice University, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The reason that objective tests include so many items is to increase the ________ of the test. 0000009545 00000 n If you were to fully develop a personality test without even looking at the item content, you would be using the ________ method of test construction. For example, someone applying for a job will likely try to present themselves in a positive light, perhaps as an even better candidate than they actually are. D. Rational, When evaluated as psychometric instruments, most projective tests ________. Keep confidential any requests for testing accommodations and the documentation supporting the request. Because test takers have a right to receive a written or oral explanation of their test results within a reasonable amount of time after testing and in commonly understood terms, testing professionals should: Interpret test results in light of one or more additional considerations (e.g., disability, language proficiency), if those considerations are relevant to the purposes of the test and performance on the test, and are in accordance with current laws. He enjoys taking physical risks compared to Nicole who shuns physical risks and takes extreme precautions even when crossing the road. -Personality Research Form Dr. Akita is designing a test to measure sociability. The ________ method is NOT a basic method for constructing objective personality tests. Advise test takers that they are entitled to request reasonable accommodations in test administration that are likely to increase the validity of their test scores if they have a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other relevant legislation. (Recall the concepts of reliability and validity from your study of psychological research.) Which of the following is assessed in the process of convergent validation? 0000005093 00000 n The Budd Gear Co. specializes in heat-treating gears for automobile companies. A. Empirical TEMASstanding for Tell Me a Story but also a play on the Spanish word temas (themes)uses images and storytelling cues that relate to minority culture (Constantino, 1982). In which personality test are participants asked to make up a story about the pictures presented to them? You should inform an examiner in advance of testing if you wish to receive a testing accommodation or if you have a physical condition or illness that may interfere with your performance on the test. a combination of all three approaches; rational method, empirical method, and factor analytic method, The primary criterion for item selection in the empirical method of test construction is determining whether the item ________, which is not a personality test? Despite these shortcomings, the TAT has been one of the most widely used projective tests. Read or listen to descriptive information in advance of testing and listen carefully to all test instructions. 0000005115 00000 n 256 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 259 /H [ 1169 667 ] /L 287959 /E 10384 /N 40 /T 282720 >> endobj xref 256 29 0000000016 00000 n Personality assessment would be relevant to which of the following con-structs? B. MMPI Describe what happens to the profit for this product when the number of units produced is between 1 and 1600. c. What happens to the profit after 1600 units are produced? On June 15, Seles declared and paid cash dividends of$36,000 to all stockholders. (For example, the test taker might be told, "Scores on this test are useful in predicting how successful people will be in this kind of work" or "Scores on this test, along with other information, help us to determine if students are likely to benefit from this program."). (1995). Take reasonable actions to safeguard against fraudulent actions (e.g., cheating) that could place honest test takers at a disadvantage. WebProjective tests Rorschach test The stimuli ( e.g., inkblots) in a projective test are intentionally made ambiguous and open to different interpretations in the expectation that each subject will project his own unique (idiosyncratic) reactions in his answers. Which of the following statements best describes a social desirability response set? This means that personality can be observed by studying ___. The length of time is often dictated by individuals responsible for processing or reporting the scores, rather than the individuals responsible for testing, should the two parties indeed differ. The storytelling format helps to lower a persons resistance divulging unconscious personal details (Cramer, 2004). Be treated with courtesy, respect, and impartiality, regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics. situational variables; personality traits. She writes items that seem directly and obviously related to sociability, such as "I like to go to parties" and "I enjoy the company of other people." One problem with the lexical strategy is that ___. A variable that affects the relation between two other variables is known as a ________. WebWhen evaluated as psychometric instruments, the large majority make a poor showing. 0000003249 00000 n -Rorschach What qualities and personality factors make someone a good police officer? C. Philosophical D. Empirical, Chapter 6: Traits and Types: The Big Five and. If a test consists of a list of True/False questions and is graded using a computer-scored answer sheet, then it is a(n) ________. 0000006829 00000 n Ask about the confidentiality of your test results, if this aspect concerns you. Although not necessarily psychological, screening is an important part in the realm of instruments studied by psychometrics. The test taker is entitled to request and receive information on the types of evidence and procedures that have been used to make that determination. Which reason describes why averaged (aggregated) behaviors are more strongly related to personality traits than individual behaviors? An important difference between projective techniques and self-report measures is the much greater reliance of the self-report measures on, the willingness of the examinee to disclose personal information overtly. When testing persons with documented disabilities and other special characteristics that require special testing conditions and/or interpretation of results, have the skills and knowledge for such testing and interpretation. A limitation of Hans Eysenck's personality taxonomy is that ___. Imagine that you want to develop a test to measure depression. Inform appropriate person(s), as specified to you by the organization responsible for testing, if you believe that testing conditions affected your results. WebProjective tests use ambiguous images or other ambiguous stimuli to assess an individuals unconscious fears, desires, and challenges. 0000005992 00000 n What is the null hypothesis in this analysis? For example, when the TAT was used with African-American test takers, the result was often shorter story length and low levels of cultural identification (Duzant, 2005). Trait psychology is sometimes also called _____ psychology. (1989). Some examples of projective tests are the Rorschach Inkblot Test, the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), the Contemporized-Themes Concerning Blacks test, the TEMAS (Tell-Me-A-Story), and the Rotter Incomplete Sentence Blank (RISB). To whom should the court award it? Projective tests are more time consuming for the evaluator than self-report inventories. This section explores the best known among the many different types of personality tests. The best sort of personality change ________. Testing Professionals should take steps to ensure that test takers know that they have specific responsibilities in addition to their rights described above. A. \text{c. } & \text{112,200} & \text{8,000}\\ A. D. Lock owned Lock Hospitality, Inc., which in turn owned the Best Western Motel in Conway, Arkansas. Should not compromise the integrity of the test and its interpretation in any manner. Which of the following values would automatically tell the researcher that he or she made a mistake? We recommend using a A second projective test is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), created in the 1930s by Henry Murray, an American psychologist, and a a common obligation to try to understand the whole person, Roots of personality psychology can be traced to the theater because. C. random assignment If you can get the same answer repeatedly, then your measure is ________. Projective tests are less subject to intentional distortion; it is hard to fake good" because it is not obvious what a "good answer is. b. In which personality test are participants asked to make up a story about the pictures presented to them? Andersen (1984) found that the quality of information affected the accuracy of personality judgments. 0000003249 00000 n C. is empirically derived If everybody read, interpreted, and answered an item in exactly the same way, then that item ________. Correct any errors as rapidly as possible if there are errors in the process of developing scores. Which approach is concerned with identifying the number of fundamental individual differences? Extraversion is uncorrelated with happiness. Present concerns about the testing process or results in a timely, respectful way, if you have any. C. Administer the items to a new sample Test Taker Rights and Responsibilities Working Group of the Joint Committee on Testing Practices August, 1998. D. -0.98, Dr. Hallet gives his client a personality test that contains a series of inkblots. The box was filled with more than 38,00038,00038,000 dollars in old currency. Cattell's taxonomy included _____ traits. -aggression One objection to the use of vocational interest tests is that these tests ________, may discourage women or minority group members from joining certain fields, The California Psychological Inventory (CPI) was designed to ________, Inventories derived from the empirical method sometimes have items that seem strange or even objectionable to test takers ________, because those items correlated with outcomes of interest to the test developers, When evaluated as psychometric instruments, most projective tests ________, A test created using the empirical method yields what kind of data, Personality assessment would be relevant to which of the following constructs? See that test takers are provided with reasonable access to testing services. 0000003140 00000 n Testing professionals should inform test takers about the consequences of not taking a test, should they choose not to take the test. Inform test takers that it is their responsibility to request more information if they are not satisfied with what they know about how their test results will be used and what will be done with them. A. incremental validation Nat is thoughtful and well liked. 0000001169 00000 n Lock took possession of the box and its contents. identify groups of test items that seem to be alike. WebProjective tests are relatively inefficient and expensive to administer. b. Creative Commons Attribution License This book uses the Provide documentation to the test taker about known testing conditions that might have affected the results of the testing, if relevant to the purposes of testing. Eysenck failed to include some important personality traits in his model. Testing professionals should advise test takers, prior to testing, that it is their responsibility to: Listen to and/or read the directions given to them. Psychologists counteract ____ by intentionally reverse-scoring some of the questionnaire items. Be tested with measures that meet professional standards and that are appropriate, given the manner in which the test results will be used. For trait psychologists, any meaningful way in which people _____ may potentially be identified as a personality trait. What is a primary goal of the trait approach to personality? Because test takers have the right to have the results of tests kept confidential to the extent allowed by law, testing professionals should: Ensure that records of test results (in paper or electronic form) are safeguarded and maintained so that only individuals who have a legitimate right to access them will be able to do so. Promptly inform the test taker if a testing professional decides that there is a need to deviate from the testing services to which the test taker initially agreed (e.g., should the testing professional believe it would be wise to administer an additional test or an alternative test), and provide an explanation for the change. Developed in 1921 by Swiss psychologist Hermann Rorschach, this psychological Washington, DC: American Educational Research Association. are not subject to the Creative Commons license and may not be reproduced without the prior and express written _____ is the concept that refers to the idea that a person may act in a certain way only in particular circumstances. Joint Committee on Testing Practices. Because test takers have the right to have their tests administered and interpreted by appropriately trained individuals, testing professionals should: Know how to select the appropriate test for the intended purposes. & \text{\$ 6,400} & \text{\$ 800}\\ Sally will be more accurate in her judgments of Charlie. What is a well-known issue with cross-sectional methodology? Provide, upon request, recommendations to test takers about how they could improve their performance on the test, should they choose or be required to take the test again. Many projective tests have undergone standardization procedures (for example, Exner, 2002) and can be used to access whether someone has unusual thoughts or a high level of anxiety, or is likely to become volatile. \text{b.} However, when her dad flattens one ball into a pancake shape, Lynn is confident that the pancake has more clay than the ball. 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