Final Exam - Chapters 9-15

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Which of the following words is most likely to be considered "traumatic" on a word association test A. Mother B. Water C. Dance D. Chair

A. Mother

Behavioral neurology is a specialty area within A. Neurology B. Neuroscience C. Neuroanatomy D. Neuropsychology

A. Neurology

Transfer or assignment to a group or a category on the basis of one, sole criterion is referred to as A. Classification. B. Placement C. Screening. D. Selection

B. Placement

Peer appraisals are used in A. All of the answers are correct B. Work settings C. Academic settings D. Military settings

B. Work settings

What is the term that refers to a deficit in writing ability A. Aphasia B. Agnosia C. Agraphia D. Acopia

C. Agraphia

The most widely used test to measure the severity of depression is A. The MCMI-III B. MMPI C. SADS D. BDI-II

D. BDI-II

Legendary boxers like Muhammad Ali are thought to have contracted a form of Parkinson's disease called __ as a result of repeated head trauma A. Concussive Parkinson's B. Traumatic Parkinson's C. Rocky Parkinson's D. Pugilistic Parkinson's

D. Pugilistic Parkinson's

In ___, the American Psychiatric Association de-listed homosexuality as a psychiatric disorder A. 1973 B. 1971 C. 1970 D. 1972

A. 1973

A new worker has just completed Day 1 on the job. When will monthly supervisory ratings best reflect this worker's performance A. 3 months from now B. 2 months from now C. about 29 days from now D. 1 month from now

A. 3 months from now

Which is least helpful in detecting brain lesions A. A blood test B. An x-ray C. An echoencephalograph D. A PET scan

A. A blood test

The WAIS-IV GAI was described in your textbook as A. A composite of two composites B. A composite of the former Verbal and Performance indexes C. A composite of three composites D. A composite of the Working Memory Index, the Perceptual Reasoning Index, and the Processing Speed Index

A. A composite of two composites

After a threat has been perceived what is done in response initially? According to Dr. Rick Malone, all of the following are true except? A. A formal investigation consisting of examination of public records will be launched B. Threat assessors will prioritize communication in terms of which warrant a response and what the level of that response should be C. A brief assessment will be conducted to estimate the level of concern that the threat warrants D. In some cases, due to relatively limited resources, not very much is done

A. A formal investigation consisting of examination of public records will be launched

The Parenting Stress Index is most appropriately used as A. A tool of prevention B. A diagnostic instrument C. Evidence in court D. A predictor of child abuse

A. A tool of prevention

If a patient performs poorly on a task entailing interpretation of well-known proverbs, a neuropsychologist will further investigate the patient's A. Ability to abstract B. Responses to physical tasks C. Possible deficits in organizational skills D. Financial resources to pay for the consultation

A. Ability to abstract

According to Dr. Eric Kramer, when evaluating a patient for dementia, prior behavioral and medical records as compared to more current information may be particularly useful in identifying a potentially reversible cause of the observed cognitive dysfunction. Here, the category of 'reversible causes' includes pathology related to A. All of the answers are correct B. Metabolic disturbances C. Inflammatory conditions D. Infectious conditions

A. All of the answers are correct

As Parkinson's disease progresses, patients typically complain of A. All of the answers are correct B. Loss of normal arm swing when walking C. Unwanted nerve-related sensations D. Difficulties associated with balance

A. All of the answers are correct

Personality tests are used for A. All of the answers are correct B. Planning psychotherapeutic inventions C. Evaluating influences on health D. Evaluating influences on academic performances

A. All of the answers are correct

The term organizational culture refers to A. All of the answers are correct. B. The structure of the organization. C. The formal and informal ceremonies and privileges within the organization. D. The types of people who work at the company.

A. All of the answers are correct

Individuals with loss of memory are referred to as A. Amnesiac. B. Anosognostic. C. Agnostic. D. Anhedonics.

A. Amnesiac

For admission to college, you may be required to take a test published by the American College Testing Program (ACT). The ACT is what type of test A. An aptitude test B. A general achievement test C. A test of proficiency D. A test of minimal competency

A. An aptitude test

The best shorthand description of the term implicit attitude is A. An association in memory that is not conscious. B. A feeling or intuition that one gets occasionally. C. A reaction to frustration. D. A conscious disposition to act in a particular way.

A. An association in memory that is not conscious.

What is a difference between achievement and aptitude tests A. Aptitude tests draw on a broader fund of knowledge than achievement tests B. Aptitude tests require skills that are formally taught in school, whereas achievement tests require skills that are learned informally C. Aptitude tests are more limited in scope than achievement tests D. Aptitude tests are not used to make predictions about future performances, whereas achievement tests are used for the purpose

A. Aptitude tests draw on a broader fund of knowledge than achievement tests

Ideally, a resume should A. Be as unique as its writer. B. Contain a listing of references C. Be constructed in APA style. D. Include mention of shortcomings.

A. Be as unique as its writer

The sample approach to assessment focuses on A. Behavior B. Global traits C. Diagnoses D. Unconscious needs

A. Behavior

Amy is a teenager with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. She understands that she is being charged with assaulting her parents, and she is able to assist her attorney in her defense. The court will MOST probably find that Amy is A. Competent to stand trial B. Competent but not physically able to stand trial C. Competent but not mentally able to stand trial D. Incompetent to stand trial

A. Competent to stand trial

In the scoring process of the SB5, standard scores are converted to A. Composite scores B. Index scores C. Scaled scores D. Deviation scores

A. Composite scores

The WISC-V is a test of intelligence that is noteworthy because it was the first Wechsler test that A. Contains subtests designed specifically for computer administration B. Did not load exclusively on a two-factor solution C. Reportedly does not tap general intellectual ability (g) in any of its subtests D. All of the answers are correct

A. Contains subtests designed specifically for computer administration

In China, much like other countries that have been deeply influence by Confucius' teachings in human malleability, the contribution of natural or innate ability to achievement is A. De-emphasized B. Emphasized C. Emphasized early on but de-emphasized from around the age of puberty D. De-emphasized early on but emphasized from around the age of puberty

A. De-emphasized

Your ability to remember the differences between the different types of neuropsychological test batteries is an example of __ memory A. Declarative B. Short-term C. Focused D. Procedural

A. Declarative

Non-motor symptoms typically associated with Parkinson's disease include A. Depression B. Tremors. C. All of the answers are correct. D. Rigidity.

A. Depression

Exploratory factor analysis is used for all of the following except A. Determining whether one factor causes the appearance of another B. Summarizing large data sets efficiently C. Determining the number of dimensions present in the data D. Determining which items load on which dimensions in the data

A. Determining whether one factor causes the appearance of another

According to an Eastern perspective, academic success is more the product of __ and less the product of __ A. Effort; genetics B. Genetics; effort C. Perseverance; motivation D. Motivation; perseverance

A. Effort; genetics

If damage from an infection was limited to a deficit in the sense of smell, this deficit in the sense of smell, this deficit could best be attributed to a A. Focal lesion B. Cerebral hemorrhage C. Diffuse lesion D. Contralateral defect

A. Focal lesion

A classic work by Cleckley profiled 15 psychopaths. Cleckley's profiles have since been re-evaluated by Crego and Widiger (2016) in an effort to A. Formulate an updated model of psychopathy B. Redefine psychopathy in a culturally competent way C. Contrast Cleckley's work with that of contemporary researchers in the field of criminal justice D. Disprove Cleckley's basic thesis regarding psychopathy

A. Formulate an updated model of psychopathy

According to the Close-Up in chapter 13, veterans diagnosed with PTSD may see themselves as going from ___ in fairly short order A. Hero to zero B. Friend to foe C. Zero to sixty D. Winner to loser

A. Hero to zero

The history of personality types dates at least as far back as the days of A. Hippocrates B. Freud C. Jung D. Thorndike

A. Hippocrates

Competence to stand trial has largely to do with understanding the charges against the defendant and being able to assist in one's own defense. The 'understand and assist' requirement is an extension of the constitutional prohibition against trial A. In absentia B. Nolo contendere C. A posteriori D. Mens rea

A. In absentia

Binet and Simon used the term mental orthopedics to advance their argument that A. Intelligence testing could have diagnostic implications B. Tests of intelligence could be used in the workplace C. Staff in mental institutions should be provided orthopedic shoes D. The definition of intelligence included motivation to work

A. Intelligence testing could have diagnostic implications

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) A. Is a disabling condition that can qualify a child for special services B. Can qualify a child for special services only if another more sever disability is also diagnosed at the same time C. Was specifically excluded by law in 1999 as being a disabling condition that can qualify a child for special services D. Has a special status in that is may only be treated by a medication program that is supervised by a qualified school psychiatrist

A. Is a disabling condition that can qualify a child for special services

If a psychologist strongly suspects that a child has been abused or neglected, the psychologist A. Is mandated by law to report the suspected abuse to authorities B. Must discuss the suspected abuse with colleagues before taking any further action C. Is required to tell the parents D. Must contact the APA's Office of Child Abuse

A. Is mandated by law to report the suspected abuse to authorities

Which acronym is best associated with the work of Feuerstein A. LPAD B. DPLA C. PLAID D. LAPD

A. LPAD

Which is true of drug testing in work settings? A. Large companies are more likely to test than small companies. B. Random drug testing is uncommon in private companies. C. Companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceuticals do the least testing D. Small companies typically test more than large ones because of the higher stake they have in each employee

A. Large companies are more likely to test than small companies.

Which is not a key component of organizational commitment? A. Length of time with the organization B. Loyalty and involvement in the organization C. A value system consistent with that of the organization D. The amount of special effort one would exert on behalf of the organization

A. Length of time with the organization

In her Meet on Assessment Professional essay, Dr. Rebecca Anderson noted that in the psychological reports that she writes, she A. Lists resources (such as internet sites) related to the child's deficiency B. Often omits the summary section in favor of more detailed recommendations C. Provides synopses of student visits to the school guidance counselor office D. Includes the name and degrees of all the people who contributed to the report

A. Lists resources (such as internet sites) related to the child's deficiency

Which of the following statements differentiates between MRI and fMRI A. MRI signifies an imaging procedure will fMRI creates real-time moving images B. Unlike MRI, fMRI can be done only on infants C. MRI gives three-dimensional images while fMRI gives two-dimensional images as the results D. Unlike MRI, fMRI provides images of structures within the body

A. MRI signifies an imaging procedure will fMRI creates real-time moving images

A measured SB5 IQ in the range of 55 to 69 would place the test taker in the category of A. Mildly impaired or delayed B. Moderately impaired or delayed C. Borderline impaired or delayed D. Low average

A. Mildly impaired or delayed

The most frequently used and the most researched personality test is the A. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory B. Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire C. Rorschach test D. Mooney Problem Checklist

A. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

Confrontation naming is a type of task presented on a test that entails A. Naming each stimulus presented B. A name-calling exchange with a spouse or other family member for a given period of time C. Confronting a test taker with a list of names -negative or positive- that the assessor feels aptly describe the test taker D. Re-naming items one is confronted with

A. Naming each stimulus presented

Research has suggested that online survey methods may be particularly useful for learning about health-related behaviors that are known to A. Negatively impact on one's personal health. B. Decrease health insurance premiums. C. Positively impact on one's personal health D. Increase health insurance premiums

A. Negatively impact on one's personal health.

The definition of learning disability given in your textbook A. None of the answers is correct B. Is based on wording from a 1952 federal law C. Relates only to academic and not to social or behavioral difficulties D. Applies only to academic problems that are cultural in origin

A. None of the answers is correct

According the the Close-up in chapter 10, a scholar from China would be most likely to criticize the American educational system for A. Not properly training instructors in Confucian beliefs B. Giving students excessive freedom in choosing career paths C. Not following the teachings of the Great Cultural Revolution D. "Pigeon-holing" students into specific educational tracks

A. Not properly training instructors in Confucian beliefs

Most of the test items on the SB5 are A. Not timed B. Best if used only till the year 2025 C. Timed D. Culture-free

A. Not timed

The vast majority of diagnoses of Parkinson's disease are characterized as idiopathic. Here, the term idiopathic may best be defined as A. Of unknown origin B. Of non-genetic origin C. Unpredictable D. Familial

A. Of unknown origin

Which is not a form of elder abuse mentioned in your textbook A. Online abuse B. Sexual abuse C. Financial abuse D. None of the answers are correct

A. Online abuse

Letters of recommendation most typically provide detailed information about a job applicant's A. Past performance. B. Educational credentials. C. Fantasy life. D. Food preferences.

A. Past performance

Authentic assessment is also known as A. Performance-based assessment B. True-to-life assessment C. Real-life assessment D. Reality-based assessment

A. Performance-based assessment

Osborn et al. (2016) researched the __ of anxiety in patients who had suffered traumatic brain injury A. Prevalence B. Incidence C. Severity D. Occurrence

A. Prevalence

Getting dressed in the morning puts to use which kind of long-term memory? A. Procedural B. Episodic C. Declarative D. Context-dependent

A. Procedural

The assumption that individuals will supply structure to unstructured stimuli in a manner consistent with their own conscious and unconscious concerns underlies the A. Projective hypothesis B. Subjective hypothesis C. Projective hypothesis D. Skinnerian hypothesis

A. Projective hypothesis

The development of projective test A. Represented a reaction to attempts to assess personality using normative approaches B. Was virtually ignored by legitimate test publishers for the last 25 years C. All of the answers are correct D. Was heralded by those employing actuarial prediction as a breakthrough in assessment techniques

A. Represented a reaction to attempts to assess personality using normative approaches

The terms basal level, ceiling level, adaptive testing, and routing test are collectively best associated with the A. SB5 B. Mooney Problem Checklist C. ASVAB D. WISC-IV

A. SB5

One problem in confirming a diagnosis of child abuse is that A. Signs of abuse may also be symptom of other conditions B. No legal definition of this term exists C. Definitions of this term vary from state to state D. Professionals who wrongfully report abuse or neglect, even in good faith, are subject to fines, imprisonment, or both

A. Signs of abuse may also be symptom of other conditions

As part of a mental status examination during a neuropsychological evaluation, a neuropsychologist would be least likely to routinely evaluate A. Socioeconomic status B. Physical appearance C. Consciousness D. Thought content

A. Socioeconomic status

Routing tests on the SB5 are used to A. Steer examines toward items that would be at the optimum level of difficulty B. Reduce the culture loading in tests and contain preliminary practice items C. Determine which course of study is best suited to the child's aptitude D. Steer test users to supplementary tests that should be administered

A. Steer examines toward items that would be at the optimum level of difficulty

Which brain lobes contain areas for auditory reception A. Temporal lobes B. Parietal lobes C. Occipital lobes D. Frontal lobes

A. Temporal lobes

How is the Thematic Appreciation Test (TAT) similar to the Rorschach A. Test-rater reliability based on coding categories is high B. Inter-rater reliability is high C. Inter-rater reliability based on coding categories is low D. Inter-rater reliability based on interpretation is high

A. Test-rater reliability based on coding categories is high

The most commonly used measure of depression is A. The Beck Depression Inventory-II B. The Draw-a-Person C. The Thematic Appreciation Test (TAT) D. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-II

A. The Beck Depression Inventory-II

Authorship of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is attributed to two Washington lobbying groups including A. The Council of Chief State School Officers B. None of the answers is correct C. Both the Council of Chief State School Officers and the Association of Governors for More Uniformity Educated Students are correct D. The association of Governors for More Uniformity Educated Students

A. The Council of Chief State School Officers

Which of the following tests is used by the US Navy as an admissions test to Officer Candidate School? A. The Officer Qualifying Test B. The Airman Qualifying Exam C. The OLSAT D. The AFQT

A. The Officer Qualifying Test

In which of the following tests does the test taker fill in what the people in a cartoon—like stimulus might be saying or thinking A. The Rosenzweig Picture-Frustration Study B. None of these answers is correct C. The Children's Appreciation Test-Human D. The Roberts Appreciation Test for Children

A. The Rosenzweig Picture-Frustration Study

Which psychoeducational test battery can be a potent tool for diagnostic decision-making, evidence-based intervention, educational planning, and program evaluation A. The Woodcock-Johnson IV B. The Standard-Binet Intelligence Scales, Second Edition C. The Hilton Psychoeducational Test Batteries D. The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC)

A. The Woodcock-Johnson IV

Which of the following tools is most useful in identifying factors related to an individual's potential for violence A. The case study B. Analysis of dreams C. Objective personality traits D. Projective personality traits

A. The case study

Which of the following possible consequences of threat assessment investigative activities was not mentioned by Dr. Rick Malone? A. The investigation may inadvertently expand the nature of the threat, causing friends, business associates or others to become objects of the threat B. The investigation may "tip-off" the person of interest, causing that person to immediately cease any threat-related activates C. The investigation may "tip-off" the person of interest, causing that person to immediately escalate any threat-related activities D. The investigation can have a significant negative impact on the person of interest's life due to the revaluation of questionable behavior to friends, family, and business associates

A. The investigation may inadvertently expand the nature of the threat, causing friends, business associates or others to become objects of the threat

According to Dr. Eric Kramer, it is during the initial interview that A. The patient's ability to comprehend communication and to express thought coherently is assessed B. All of the answers are correct C. Tests such as the trait-making test are administered D. The social skills of the caregiver are informally evaluated

A. The patient's ability to comprehend communication and to express thought coherently is assessed

Why might a clinician interview a culturally different client about cultural aspects of his or her life A. To distinguish psychopathological behavior from that which is more typical of the culture of the interviewee B. To develop hypotheses about the intelligence and personality of the interviewee C. To sample new foods D. To differentiate between what constitutes psychopathology in the majority culture from what constitutes psychopathology in the client's culture

A. To distinguish psychopathological behavior from that which is more typical of the culture of the interviewee

Which statement is true regarding state anxiety as compared to trait anxiety A. Trait anxiety is a more enduring characteristic than state anxiety B. Neither state anxiety nor trait anxiety is an enduring characteristic C. State anxiety and trait anxiety are equally enduring characteristics D. State anxiety is a more enduring characteristic than trait anxiety

A. Trait anxiety is a more enduring characteristic than state anxiety

The Sixteen Personality Factor is a personality measure that assesses sixteen different personality A. Traits B. Types C. Defects D. States

A. Traits

Which of the following is a step toward a solution to the problem of contrast effects in ratings A. Use of composite judgment B. Use of same gender raters C. All of these answers are correct D. Use of modified rating scales

A. Use of composite judgment

The oracle-like, clinical approach to personality assessment has been characterized as the third ear approach. On the contrary, contemporary orientation has been characterized as a(n) A. Van Gogh approach B. Monet approach C. El Greco approach D. Pablo Picasso approach

A. Van Gogh approach

Which is not a subspecialty of neuropsychology A. Vocational neuropsychology B. Geriatric neuropsychology C. Forensic neuropsychology D. School neuropsychology

A. Vocational neuropsychology

Tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Testing Program (ACT) have been criticized for not including measure of creativity. Interestingly, one 2011 study of the ACT found that it A. Was predictive of creativity as well as academic success B. Contained more items to measure creativity than previously thought C. Was predictive of innovation in a group of new inventions D. Contained more items to measure creativity than the SAT

A. Was predictive of creativity as well as academic success

Peer appraisals are used in A. Work settings B. Academic settings C. Military settings D. All of the answers are correct

A. Work settings

The precise location of a brain tumor could best be identified by means of A. a CT scan B. an electromyograph (EMG) C. an X-ray D. a spinal tap

A. a CT scan

Carroll's three stratum theory of cognitive abilities best illustrates a A. hierarchy B. web C. circular pattern D. linear pattern

A. hierarchy

All of the following were objectives of America's first intelligence service except A. identifying domestic groups that represented a threat to the United States B. gathering information about the intentions and activities of this country's adversaries C. sabotaging foreign enemy assets D. executing operations aimed at disrupting foreign enemy actions

A. identifying domestic groups that represented a threat to the United States

Which of the following is true of the McGrew-Flanagan CHC model A. it makes no provision for a general ability (g) factor B. it makes no provision for fluid intelligence C. it has little heuristic value D. it features 32 broad stratum abilities

A. it makes no provision for a general ability (g) factor

___ served as the curator of the Hermann Rorschach Museum and Archives in Bern, Switzerland A. none of these answers is correct B. Piotrowski C. Beck D. Klopfer

A. none of these answers is correct

A limitation of using ratings to measure productivity is the possibility of A. rater bias B. none of the answers is correct C. irresponsibility in rating D. low predictive efficiency

A. rater bias

A problem with self-report measures of depression, such as the Beck Depression Inventory, is that A. test takers can fake depression or fake the absence of depression B. they are highly unreliable and based solely on what happened to the test taker during the previous day or so C. they do not gauge the severity of depression, only its presence or absence D. the theory on which they are based has been shown to be severely flawed

A. test takers can fake depression or fake the absence of depression

If someone tells you that they took a test and received scores on scales called School Problems, Conduct Problems, and Immaturity, it is a good bet that this person was administered A. the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent B. the Revised NEO Personality Inventory C. the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form D. the School Problems Checklist

A. the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Adolescent

An estimated ___ of military veterans and serving military personnel are expected to experience post traumatic stress injuries either immediately after, or even years after, their deployment A. 6-11% B. 12-20% C. 9-18% D. 18-24%

B. 12-20%

The MMPI-2 is appropriate for which age range A. 6-50 B. 18 and older C. 21-60 D. 14 and older

B. 18 and older

A false positive on a polygraph indicates that A. The polygraph ear is being deceptive B. A non-deceptive person is identified as deceptive C. A guilty person is identified as innocent D. The assessee misunderstood a question

B. A non-deceptive person is identified as deceptive

The procedure whereby a written record of multiple physiological changes in obtained in response to a specifically devised interview is best associated with ___ A. A blood pressure biofeedback device B. A polygraph C. A gauge of pupillary response D. A plethysmograph

B. A polygraph

The WAIS-IV was made more "senior friendly" through A. Directions to administer certain supplemental cognitive tests for test takers above age 69 B. A recommendation to not administer certain tests tapping motor speed for test takers above age 69 C. A recommendation to increase the overall test administration time from 67 to 80 minutes for test takers above age 69 D. Encouragement to expand the time taken to establish rapport with test takers above age 69

B. A recommendation to not administer certain tests tapping motor speed for test takers above age 69

An assessment center is A. A method of obtaining a more complete picture of a prospective employee B. A standardized procedure involving multiple assessment techniques C. A specific place in an organization staffed by the industrial/organizational psychologist. D. An occasion for face-to-face exchange of information.

B. A standardized procedure involving multiple assessment techniques

A culturally sensitive psychological assessment includes sensitivity to which of the following A. Values and worldview B. All of the answers are correct C. Acculturation and language D. Personal identity

B. All of the answers are correct

Critics of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) have contended that the CCSS was A. Written by a small group of individuals B. All of the answers are correct C. Not endorsed by James Milgram, the panel's math expert D. Copyrighted by two Washington lobbyist groups

B. All of the answers are correct

Knowledge of the incidence and prevalence of certain disorders can A. Guide the plans of pharmaceutical manufacturers B. All of the answers are correct C. Inform policies of health insurance companies D. Influence the priorities of researchers

B. All of the answers are correct

Neuropsychologists A. May administer a test such as 'Trail Making' in the evaluation process B. All of the answers are correct C. Make use of case-study information in the evaluation process D. Are trained to screen for signs and symptoms of neurological deficit

B. All of the answers are correct

To a seasoned clinical, a patient's DSM-5 diagnosis instantly conveys information about A. An individual's behavior, cognition, and emotion B. All of the answers are correct C. How responsive to intervention the disorder is likely to be D. How problematic a psychiatric disorder may be

B. All of the answers are correct

A problem associated with behavioral observation as a tool of assessment is A. Equipment costs B. All of these answers are correct C. Observer bias D. Reactivity

B. All of these answers are correct

Which of the following was a limitation of the Sharp et al. (2015) study A. It did not focus on the ten personality disorders described in Section II of the DSM B. All of these answers are correct C. It used an inpatient sample of subject, thus limiting the generalizability of the findings exclusively to inpatients D. It focused exclusively on the six personality disorders that are described in Section III of the DSM

B. All of these answers are correct

Which of the following is not a situational performance measure A. A road test for a driver's license B. An IQ test for the position of CEO in a major corporation C. A rocket simulation test in a laboratory mock up for a would be astronaut D. A typing test for a secretarial position

B. An IQ test for the position of CEO in a major corporation

According to Dr. Eric Kramer, a particular protein deposit in the blood vessels or the nerve cells that may act as a marker for senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type is called A. A suetoxin B. An amyloid C. A jentinen D. An edithalid

B. An amyloid

A college sends out an acceptance letter to an applicant. Int his example, the college has made A. A diagnostic decision B. An evaluative decision C. An executive decision D. A formative decision

B. An evaluative decision

Determining a musician's popularity by assessing the length of time it takes to sell all of that artist's concert tickets is an example of A. An obtrusive behavioral measure B. An unobtrusive measure C. An aesthetic measure D. A reactive measure

B. An unobtrusive measure

A useful, quick-screening method that provides a biographical sketch of a job applicant is the A. Portfolio. B. Application form. C. Home visit D. Focus group.

B. Application form

Short forms of intelligence tests A. May be short on items, but they are long in terms of data provided B. Are recommended for screening purposes only C. Can be more reliable than the longer form of the same test D. All of the answers are correct

B. Are recommended for screening purposes only

Normative information is available in the test's manual for WAIS-IV test takers A. As young as 11 years, 11 months B. As old as 90 years, 11 months C. As young as 11 months D. As old as 94 years, 11 months

B. As old as 90 years, 11 months

Critics of the Common Core Standards have criticized the test items used as part of the program to gauge student progress. Specifically, some of the test items have been criticized as being A. None or the answers is correct B. Both age-inappropriate and grade-inappropriate are correct C. Age-inappropriate D. Grade-inappropriate

B. Both age-inappropriate and grade-inappropriate are correct

Neisser (1979) argued that intelligence A. Does not exist B. Cannot be explicitly defined C. Cannot be measured D. Has no boundary with personality

B. Cannot be explicitly defined

Cantsbee was found to be exemplary in terms of what constitutes a good gorilla leader. Which of the following is not true about Cantsbee? A. Cantsbee was approached and groomed by other gorillas B. Cantsbee tended to stare at other gorillas in the group C. Cantsbee scored high on dominance D. Cantsbee mediated social conflicts between gorillas in the group

B. Cantsbee tended to stare at other gorillas in the group

Who of the following pioneered research program in the 1940s to determine how many primary factors of personality exist? A. Eysenck B. Cattell C. Butcher D. Wundt

B. Cattell

The Rorschach test A. Is taught in graduate psychology programs but is seldom used in professional practice B. Continues to be a widely used clinical tool, despite its questionable validity C. Is neither widely taught in graduate psychology programs nor is widely used in professional practice D. Ceased to be published in 2011

B. Continues to be a widely used clinical tool, despite its questionable validity

An approach to discovering a student's leaning potential based on a model of testing-intervention-retesting is referred to as A. Authentic assessment B. Dynamic assessment C. Integrative assessment D. Biopsychosocial assessment

B. Dynamic assessment

An individual who is relatively free of psychopathology is accused of a crime. This individual makes a conscious decision that he would prefer to spend time in a mental hospital rather than a prison. Accordingly, this individual attempts to __ when administered a personality test by a court-appointed psychologist A. Exhibit the Barnum effect B. Fake bad C. Fake good D. "Take the fifth"

B. Fake bad

Critics of federal legislation designed to remedy dubious educational outcomes have been most vocal about legislative provisions regarding the necessity for A. Mandatory participation of failing or trailing students in tutoring programs B. Gauging educational progress by standardized tests C. Preset pass scores on minimal competency exams D. Teacher progress notes for each student

B. Gauging educational progress by standardized tests

Culturally sensitive psychological assessment A. Includes differential diagnosis with attention to cultural issues B. Includes differential diagnosis with attention to cultural issues as well as consideration of cultural issues when evaluating suicidal potential C. Includes consideration of cultural issues when evaluating suicidal potential D. None of the answers are correct

B. Includes differential diagnosis with attention to cultural issues as well as consideration of cultural issues when evaluating suicidal potential

Behavioral assessment tends to focus on A. Small groups B. Individuals C. Both individuals and large groups D. Large groups

B. Individuals

In which type of scoring approach to personality assessment can two people with the same score on the same trait differ in terms of the magnitude of the trait or characteristic being measured A. Forced-choice B. Ipsative C. Nomothetic D. Empirical criterion keying

B. Ipsative

Which of the following is true regarding a fixed, prepackaged neuropsychological test battery A. Great care is taken by the neuropsychological in pre-selecting the tests to be administered B. It is most likely to be used by a movie rather than an experienced neuropsychologist C. Scoring guidelines are frequently vague and require subjective clinical judgment D. Each test in the battery is designed to measure only one neuropsychological variable

B. It is most likely to be used by a movie rather than an experienced neuropsychologist

A physical examination is to a physician as a __ is to a clinician A. Differential diagnosis B. Mental status examination C. Neuropsychological examination D. Psychological examination

B. Mental status examination

A teacher conducts a class debate on a current event. According to CCSS guidelines, this activity is A. Consistent with what is required to hone critical-thinking skills B. None of the answers is correct C. Admirable as it represents a creative implementation of a CCSS standard D. Strictly forbidden because it does not appear as a CCSS approved activity

B. None of the answers is correct

Culture-specific tests of intelligence A. Have been empirically demonstrated to be a more valid measure of intellectual development of minority group members than conventional tests B. None of the answers is correct C. Are most useful for predicting employment success when administered to prospective job applicants who are members of minority groups D. Are usually normed exclusively on majority group members

B. None of the answers is correct

With which of the following groups of people has plethysmography been used extensively for purposes of diagnosis and treatment A. Outpatients with a diagnosis of depression B. None of the answers is correct C. Members of the armed forces suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome D. Children who have been sexually abused

B. None of the answers is correct

A difference between selection and classification is that in classification, personnel are A. Stereotyped B. Pigeon-holed. C. Subjected to screening. D. Accepted or rejected.

B. Pigeon-holed

For Colonel Rick Malone, the practice of threat assessment entails, among other things, the gathering of intelligence designed to protect senior Department of Defense officials who are referred to as A. Dignitaries B. Principals C. Profilers D. Protectees

B. Principals

An informant marks test items indicating how often a particular behavior occurs. This informant is most likely completing a A. Structure interview B. Rating scale C. Structured settlement D. Projective inventory

B. Rating scale

When hiring new personnel, the term that best describes the process by which applicants are accepted or rejected is A. Directed search. B. Selection. C. Placement D. Classification.

B. Selection

According to an author of the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF), the test contains __ primary and __ second-order factors A. Five; sixteen B. Sixteen; five C. Eleven; five D. Five; eleven

B. Sixteen; five

According to your text, the preschool period is A. The year prior to starting school B. Synonymous with the first five years of life C. The period of time when developmental disabilities are most likely to develop D. The time from birth through age four

B. Synonymous with the first five years of life

A performance test typically A. Focuses on the type of item or task involved B. Taps certain knowledge or skills expected of the test taker C. None of the answers is correct D. Requires that correct responses be patronized

B. Taps certain knowledge or skills expected of the test taker

The purpose of a routing test is to direct assessees to A. Test items that they are most likely to pass B. Test items that would be at an optimal level of difficulty C. The subtest that will engage them in most in the task D. All of the answers are correct

B. Test items that would be at an optimal level of difficulty

Which among the following subtests on the Wechsler tests best reflects and predicts general intelligence? A. The Block Design subtest B. The Vocabulary subtest C. The Arithmetic subtest D. The Coding subtest

B. The Vocabulary subtest

A personality test contains items that were constructed by means such as consulting textbooks, reviewing clinical records, and consulting with experts in the field. Which approach to test construction best describes the approach of this test author? A. The experiential approach B. The content-oriented approach C. The factor analytic approach D. The criterion groups approach

B. The content-oriented approach

The best explanation of the name given to the "back page infrequency" scale of the MMPI-2 would make reference to A. The last ten items on the last page of the MMPI-2 B. The diligence and care with which a test taker took the test C. Bob Dylan's classic song, My Back Pages D. The degree of pathology that tends to emerge near the end of the test

B. The diligence and care with which a test taker took the test

Perhaps the most widely used form of survey research is A. The mail questionnaire. B. The face-to-face interview. C. The fax questionnaire. D. The telephone interview.

B. The face-to-face interview

Mark is a new clinician in the neuropsychology department. He is more comfortable administering a fixed, prepackaged neuropsychological test battery compared to a flexible battery. Therefore, he opts to administer the fixed battery tests on patients. Which of the following reasons best explains his choice A. The fixed battery tests can be administered in a flexible fashion. B. The fixed battery test is more comprehensive. C. The scoring methods used for the fixed battery tests are vague. D. The specific disability of the patient seldom influences performance on the fixed battery test

B. The fixed battery test is more comprehensive.

Scores on the Strong Interest Inventory provide information about a test taker's interests relative to A. The educational level required for a particular job. B. The interests of people actually employed in varous occupations. C. The skills required for a particular job. D. The probability of success at a particular job based on academic achievement.

B. The interests of people actually employed in varous occupations.

Dr. Marks wishes to conduct a research study that has to do with the private lives and thoughts of substance abusers. Which ethical issue is most relevant for Dr. Marks to keep in mind A. The issue of 'first, do no harm' B. The issue of informed consent C. The issue of right to treatment D. The issue of cultural sensitivity

B. The issue of informed consent

It has become customary to refer to Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 clinical scales by number rather than by name because A. Translators have been unable to accurately translate some of the names B. The scale names are outdated C. The scale names are too revealing D. That is the way that Starke Hathaway always referred to them

B. The scale names are outdated

According to Dr. Stephen Finn's description of how tools of assessment are selected for use in the process of therapeutic assessment, ___ A. Clients are tested on a standard battery first and then decisions are made B. The tools of assessment are selected after an initial session with clients C. The selection of tests is made in consultation with the therapist of the clients D. Only specifically developed Center for Therapeutic Assessment tests are used

B. The tools of assessment are selected after an initial session with clients

The Sixteen Personalty Factor Questionnaire (16PF) contains 16 factors developed through factor analysis. There is, however, controversy about the number of factors that are really evident in this test. According to your textbook, most theorists who argue that there are not 16 factors on the 16 PF based on their intercorrelation believe A. The O'Reilly factor has seen better days B. There are fewer than sixteen factors C. There are more than sixteen factors D. The test is dated and fails to take account for contemporary factors

B. There are fewer than sixteen factors

An implication of terms such as self-concept differentiation is that A. None of the answers is correct B. Traits are context dependent C. Personality traits can be fragmented D the more unified one's self-perception the better

B. Traits are context dependent

Candidates for OSS training arrived at the OSS instructional facility for assessment and training from A. Their homes throughout the United States. B. United States military bases. C. Specially designated hotels in Roanoke, Virginia where they had been instructed to assemble D. All of the answers are correct

B. United States military bases

Sentence completion tests A. All of these answers are correct B. Usually have a high degree of face validity C. Are based predominantly on cognitive theories of personality D. Are not vulnerable to 'faking'

B. Usually have a high degree of face validity

A neuropsychological examination by an experienced neuropsychologist A. Is usually initiated only if 'hard signs' are suspected B. Varies as a function of the referral question C. Is usually initiated only if 'hard signs' are found in screening D. Consists of a standard battery of tests

B. Varies as a function of the referral question

Judging from David Wechsler's views on the use of short forms, it could reasonably be assumed that the Wechsler test that Wechsler himself would least approved of is the A. WPPSI-III B. WASI C. WISC-III D. WAIS-IV

B. WASI

The terms organicity and neurological damage A. Both refer to damage to the brain, the spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system B. Were generally used interchangeably from about the time of WWI to the 1950s C. Both refer to the fact that most brain-damaged children share a similar pattern of cognitive, behavioral, and motor deficits D. Are basically the same diagnostic entities and are unitary in nature

B. Were generally used interchangeably from about the time of WWI to the 1950s

Self-report personality assessment can entail A. oral report of dreams B. all of the answers are correct C. writing entries into a diary D. written responses to a test

B. all of the answers are correct

Which of the following is not a variable assessed as part of an APGAR evaluation A. color B. cognitive ability C. all of the answers are correct D. muscle tone

B. cognitive ability

Identification of the antecedents and consequences of behavior is a routine part of A. psychic analysis B. functional analysis C. behavioral determination D. analogue analysis

B. functional analysis

A clinician's note that a person is "oriented x 3." This means that the person is oriented to A. person, place, and thing B. person, place, and time C. when, where, and how D. who, what, and where

B. person, place, and time

A self-report rating scale of neurological impairment is A. the Myers Briggs Indicator B. the Neuropsychological Impairment Scale C. the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire D. the Seashore Neurological Rating Scale

B. the Neuropsychological Impairment Scale

A school psychologist strongly believes a particular child is in need of special services. Considering the Flynn effect, which of the following tests of intelligence does the psychologist employ to bolster the case for special services A. a Wechsler test designed primarily for use with adults B. the most recently normed test available C. the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test D. the test with the oldest possibly norms available

B. the most recently normed test available

Critics of the Common Core State Standards have raised questions about the untested nature of the program. More specifically, the questions has been raised, "Would it have been more reasonable to model such a new, large-scale, nationwide undertaking after A. existing standards promulgated by the United States Department of Education B. the teaching processes that are known to work C. Confucian educational standards promulgated by the People's Republic of China D. an existing, well-documented program of standards and test items

B. the teaching processes that are known to work

What is a likely consequence if a rating checklist consistently elicits a wide-ranging variety of opinions from various raters A. all of the answers are correct B. the test will have low inter-rater reliability C. the test will have high internal consistency D. the test will have little utility

B. the test will have low inter-rater reliability

They are built into a personality test to assist in determining how honest test takers have been in their responses. They are referred to as A. honesty scales B. validity scales C. reliability scales D. UB scales (otherwise known as "you're busted" scales)

B. validity scales

The varied responsibilities of the OSS raised many questions for the OSS team of assessor psychologists. According to Mark F. Lenzenweger, the "bottom line" question for the assessors could best be phrased as, A What defines usefulness to the organization'?" B. "What psychological attributes can we reasonably assess in the space of a relatively short visit to the assessment facility?" C. "How do we select candidates who are a good fit and can meet the varied demands required of OSS intelligence officers?" D. "What specific aspects of personality should be the focus of our assessments?!

C. "How do we select candidates who are a good fit and can meet the varied demands required of OSS intelligence officers?"

Of the following, which tool of assessment is best for determine if behavior exhibited by a patient is the result of dementia or psedodementia A. An interview B. The Bender C. A case history D. A confrontation naming task

C. A case history

In which type of interview would the interviewee most likely be encouraged to shift his or her perspective and describe events from the viewpoint of the person who committed a crime A. A hypnotic interview B. A mental status interview C. A cognitive interview D. A stress interview

C. A cognitive interview

A computerized test administration begins with moderately difficult test items. Then, depending on the test taker's performance, easier or more difficult items are presented. This method of testing is termed A. Biased testing B. Culture-fair testing C. Adaptive testing D. Personalized testing

C. Adaptive testing

A nationally standardized test of achievement A. Is typically standardized on a large, nationally representative sample of students B. May not meet the assessment needs of a local test user C. All of the answers are correct D. May have outdated items due to the time it took to develop the test

C. All of the answers are correct

According to Dr. Jed Yalof, potential problems may arise with employees who misrepresented their credentials to gain employment. These employees may A. Be inappropriately competitive with coworkers. B. Downplay or disregard supervisory feedback. C. All of the answers are correct. D. Try to bend the rules at the workplace

C. All of the answers are correct

From the perspective of an employer, psychological assessment tools can provide assistance in A. Personnel selection. B. Screening of new applicants for positions. C. All of the answers are correct. D. Placement of employees in job assignments.

C. All of the answers are correct

Peer appraisals are useful to teachers A. Because they allow the teacher to view their students from an entirely different perspective B. Because they supply information about group dynamics C. All of the answers are correct D. In calling attention to individuals who are experiencing some sort of difficulty that the teacher has not observed

C. All of the answers are correct

Which of the following is a source of case history A. A letter from current employer B. School records C. All of the answers are correct D. Hospital records

C. All of the answers are correct

Which of the following is a category by which a Rorschach response can be scored A. Popularity B. Location C. All of these answers are correct D. Content

C. All of theses answers are correct

If you believe your score on this test depends on how much effort you put into studying, then a psychologist might characterize you as representative of people with A. A low level of differentiation B. A high level of differentiation C. An internal locus of control D. An external locus of control

C. An internal locus of control

The Children's Appreciation Test (CAT) depicts __ in its pictures A. Clouds B. Fruits C. Animals D. Buildings

C. Animals

The AT&T Management Progress Study was the first large scale study to use which of the following? A. Dimensional qualitative research B. Drug testing C. Assessment center D. Implicit measures

C. Assessment center

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) was presented as a list of uniform standards. However, as documented in the textbook, the CCSS A. Represents the expression of a singular vision for what kindergarten through 12th grade education should be B. None of the answers is correct C. Both represents the expression of a singular vision for what kindergarten through 12 grade education should be and represents a vision of kindergarten through 12 grade education that is aligned to standardized tests D. Represents a vision of kindergarten through 12th grade education that is aligned to standardized tests

C. Both represents the expression of a singular vision for what kindergarten through 12 grade education should be and represents a vision of kindergarten through 12 grade education that is aligned to standardized tests

Which of the following is true of the use of the MMPI-2 with Chicano clients A. The MMPI-2 was shown to be more culturally sensitive than the MMPI-2-RF B. The MMPI-2 is as culturally sensitive as the MMPI C. Conflicting evidence exists regarding whether the MMPI-2 is culturally sensitive or overpathologizes Chicano clients D. The MMPI-2 overpathologizes Chicano clients

C. Conflicting evidence exists regarding whether the MMPI-2 is culturally sensitive or overpathologizes Chicano clients

The phenomenon of __ is responsible when an injury to the right side of the brain results in sensory or motor deficits on the left side of the body A. Bilateral functioning B. Reticular formulation C. Contralateral control D. Diffuse organicity

C. Contralateral control

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 stated that tests that measure cognitive abilities and skills for potential employees A. Must produce equal mean scores for all races B. Must no longer be administered. C. Could no longer be race-normed. D. Violated the civil rights of minority groups.

C. Could no longer be race-normed.

Your ability to remember the differences between the different types of neuropsychological test batteries is an example of ___ memory A. Short-term B. Procedural C. Declarative D. Focused

C. Declarative

Logical-mathematical and bodily-kinesthetic are two combinations best associated with the theory of intelligence advanced by A. Guilford B. Thurstone C. Gardner D. Wechsler

C. Gardner

Unconscious memory is thought to be accessible only through A. Direct measures B. Hypothesis C. Indirect measures D. Mediation

C. Indirect measures

The Work Preference Inventory (WPI) is designed to assess A. Interest in intellectually demanding work as opposed to routine, non-demanding work. B. Ability to work with people and ability to work alone C. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. D. Active managerial style as distinct from passive managerial style

C. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

A consumer psychologist may choose to use a one-on-one interview because A. It is the most time- and cost-effective approach B. It produces data that are quantifiable. C. It ensures that the questions are interpreted correctly. D. It consists of only structured questions.

C. It ensures that the questions are interpreted correctly.

As a result of legislation, which of the following tools of assessment may not be used in most employment settings? A. Personality-based measures B. Drug tests C. Lie detectors D. Physical tests

C. Lie detectors

A ratio IQ is calculated as A. Chronological age divided by mental age, multiplied by 100 B. Mental age multiplied by chronological age, divided by 100 C. Mental age divided by chronological age, multiplied by 100 D. Deviation IQ divided by chronological age, multiplied by 100

C. Mental age divided by chronological age, multiplied by 100

An example of personality test that employed empirical criterion keying in its development is the A. Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire B. Revised NEO Personality Inventory C. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory D. Rorshach test

C. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

Each response on the Rotter Incomplete Sentences Blank is evaluated on a seven-point scale that ranges from A. Extremely deviant to model of mental health B. Highly negative to highly positive C. Need for therapy to extremely good adjustment D. Idiosyncratic to popular

C. Need for therapy to extremely good adjustment

In the United States, dubious outcomes with regard to kindergarten through 12th grade (k-12) educational systems led to federal legislation known as A. Educational Testing and Assessment Act B. Title VII C. No Child Left Behind D. National Initiative for the Advancement of Children's Education

C. No Child Left Behind

One way in which the description of disorders has changed in successive editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is that greater relationship to __ is in evidence with regard to the descriptions of the various disorders A. Psychoanalytic theory B. Behavioral measures C. None of the answers are correct D. Cognitive-behavioral measures

C. None of the answers are correct

Poor performance on a Wechsler Block Design subtest indicates A. That severe head trauma has occurred B. That the test taker is suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. C. None of the answers is correct D. That the test taker has a pre-senile dementia.

C. None of the answers is correct

What conclusion concerning intelligence could be drawn based on the 1921 symposium published in the Journal of Educational Psychology A. Intelligence consists of a general factor and a number of specific factors B. Intelligence is best measured in group tests rather than individual tests C. None of the answers is correct D. Experts tend to disagree on most of the core concepts of what intelligence is

C. None of the answers is correct

When scoring the TAT, A. Most examiners use the scoring manual written by Christiana Morgan B. Most examiners use the scoring manual packaged with the test C. None of the answers is correct D. Most examiners use independent, online scoring services

C. None of the answers is correct

Which is of the following is true of the CHC model of cognitive abilities A. The model was developed by Carroll B. The model was developed by Horn C. None of the answers is correct D. The model was developed by Cattell

C. None of the answers is correct

The stimulus cards of the Rorschach test are A. All black, white, and red B. All multicolored C. None of these answers are correct D. All achromatic

C. None of these answers are correct

Exner characterized the Rorschach as A. An objective test B. A projective tool C. None of these answers is correct D. An artistic potpourri

C. None of these answers is correct

Maslow's hierarchical theory as it relates to worker motivation would suggest that A. Employees expend energy in ways designed to achieve the outcome they desire B. The more money a worker earns, the more money the worker strives to earn C. Once workers feel secure in their positions and accepted by their co-workers, they strive to earn recognition for their accomplishments D. An extremely high-risk situation may not lead to feelings of accomplishment because of a high probability of failure

C. Once workers feel secure in their positions and accepted by their co-workers, they strive to earn recognition for their accomplishments

According to a theory of intelligence that defines intelligence as g, a factor analysis of any intelligence test widely viewed as valid would be expected to yield A. Three factors of approximately equal size B. A verbal factor and a performance factor C. One large common factor D. A large number of small factors, but no large factor

C. One large common factor

According to a theory of intelligence that defines intelligence as g, a factor analysis of any intelligence test widely viewed as valid would be expected to yield A. Three factors of approximately equal size B. A large number of small factors, but no large factor C. One large common factor D a verbal factor and a performance factor

C. One large common factor

Charges of elder abuse and elder neglect are typically leveled against A. Life insurance salespeople and investment counselors B. One who has something to gain from the further disabling of the abused or neglected person C. One who stands in a position of trust with respect to the mistreated person D. The spouse of the abused or neglected person

C. One who stands in a position of trust with respect to the mistreated person

Diagnostic tests used in schools are designed to A. Determine which academic area a child is best suited to major in B. Pinpoint the biological or medical basis for a specific learning problem C. Pinpoint where a student is having difficulty in a particular academic skill D. Diagnose learning disabilities

C. Pinpoint where a student is having difficulty in a particular academic skill

Which academic subject area is most assessed at the elementary school level A. Performing arts B. Social studies C. Reading D. Science

C. Reading

During a therapy session, Kim's therapist asks her to demonstrate exactly how she would respond if she was in a restaurant and the waiter delivered a bloody red rare steak after Kim had specifically ordered a well-done steak. The therapist will act like the waiter and Kim will reprise the role of the unfortunate customer. In this example Kim's therapist is using ___ to better understand and treat Kim A. Systematic desensitization B. Performance based assessment C. Role play D. Behavioral observation

C. Role play

According to Eckardt and Weiss, one of the longest-existing primate research field sties, with almost 50 years of mountain gorilla monitoring, is a research center located in A. Botswana B. Kenya C. Rwanda D. Near Atlanta in the United States

C. Rwanda

Which best exemplifies the exhibition of a personality trait A. Amy, who was viewed by the court and all her previous cell mates as violent B. Stacey, who has, ever since she can remember, a profound fear of cats C. Sam, who experiences fear and apprehension while watching a scary movie D. Bill, who has always been defiant and aggressive toward his parents

C. Sam, who experiences fear and apprehension while watching a scary movie

Résumés and application forms are best classified as __ instruments A. Placement B. Classification C. Screening D. Hiring

C. Screening

Random drug testing is least employed in A. Private companies. B. Government agencies. C. Small offices. D. The military.

C. Small offices

Who developed a commonly used set of interest inventories A. Bray B. Briggs C. Strong D. Myers

C. Strong

The Seguin-Goddard Formboard was developed to measure A. Olfactory memory B. Both auditory memory and olfactory memory are correct C. Tactile memory D. Auditory memory

C. Tactile memory

To determine if a high school graduate should receive college credit for extra work in high school, which test should be administered A. The Miller Analogies Test B. The Woodcock-Johnson College Admission Test C. The College Level Examination Program D. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

C. The College Level Examination Program

In which test are the subjects alternatively instructed to indicate how they feel 'right now' and how they feel 'generally' A. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) B. The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth edition C. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) D. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

C. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)

Ultimately, psychologists evaluated OSS candidates on the basis of data derived from A. A complex weighting of case history data and cognitive/behavioral tasks. B. A series of individual tests, each measuring a required ability. C. The full range of assessments, considered as a whole. D. A single test with scales for each of the required abilities.

C. The full range of assessments, considered as a whole.

Problems with one's sense of touch are most likely related to injury to (or lesions in) A. The occipital lobe B. The temporal lobe C. The parietal lobe D. The frontal lobe

C. The parietal lobe

Which of the following is a problem associated with self-monitoring A. None of these is correct B. The act of self-monitoring inevitability leads to hypertension and panic attacks C. The person who is self-monitoring must be competent, consistent, and panic attacks D. Self-monitoring is a tool of assessment, but it cannot be sued as a tool of intervention

C. The person who is self-monitoring must be competent, consistent, and panic attacks

In implementing Response to Intervention (Rtl), schools may use intervention tailored to students' individual needs that are selected by a multidisciplinary team of school professionals. According to the text, this approach Rtl is referred to as A. None of the answers is correct B. The hybrid model C. The problem-solving model D. The general intervention model

C. The problem-solving model

Which of the following statements is true of validity scales in personality assessment A. Validity scares were once a part of personality assessment tools, but they are no longer seen as valid B. There is widespread consensus that validity scales must be a part of any self-report personality assessment measure C. There is no widespread consensus that validity scales must be a part of any self-report personality assessment measure D. Validity scales are primarily used for tests containing sentence completion type items

C. There is no widespread consensus that validity scales must be a part of any self-report personality assessment measure

Ways of reducing the culture loading of a test include the A. Use of speed test instead of power tests B. Prohibition of practice items C. Use of oral instructions instead of printed instructions D. All of the answers are correct

C. Use of oral instructions instead of printed instructions

The primary question of interest for the researchers of the Karisoke Research Center could be summed up as A. How do gorilla traits differ from human traits B. What similarities exist between human and gorilla leaders C. What traits make a gorilla a good leader D. What makes for a good personality among gorillas

C. What traits make a gorilla a good leader

Ralph Reitan shied away from writing textbooks because he felt that A. He could do more good by personally presenting at scientific meetings B. Students had no basis of comparing his "readable" writing from other, difficult-to-get-through books. C. Writing textbooks should be reserved for the end of one's career. D. His writing style was better suited to publication in scholarly journals.

C. Writing textbooks should be reserved for the end of one's career.

From the view from the East, Western culture is more apt than Eastern culture to embrace the proposition that A. all people must forego personal goals and ambition and pursue service to the society and country B. all of the answers are correct C. all people are not equal in terms of their genetic preparation for academic achievement D. accommodations must be made for the academically challenged, but not necessarily for the academically gifted

C. all people are not equal in terms of their genetic preparation for academic achievement

In the chapter 13 Meet an Assessment Professional, Dr. Stephen Finn characterized clients as A. all of the answers are correct B. co-assessment professionals C. co-experimenters D. co-therapists

C. co-experimenters

Which of the following is the most common reason for psychiatric hospitalization A. attention deficit disorder B. anxiety C. depression D. schizophrenia

C. depression

The term mental orthopedics refers to the use of intelligence test data to improve A. flexibility in study habits B. both physical and mental health C. learning D. intelligence

C. learning

In one study of 105 Vietnam War veterans with chronic PTSD, the subjects were asked to keep a sleep diary over the course of six weeks. The researchers found that shorter duration of sleep was correlated with A. length of service in Vietnam B. degree of post-service adjustment C. severity of PTSD D. depth of co-method depression

C. severity of PTSD

Dr. Monica Webb Hooper offered four recommendations to students interested in a career as a research psychologist. Which of the following is not one of those recommendations A. practice communicating assessment and research results to fellow professionals and the public B. learn about test administration, scoring, and interpretation C. submit a research article to a journal and pay close attention to the feedback D. strive to understand the scientific basis for reliable and valid assessments

C. submit a research article to a journal and pay close attention to the feedback

Dr. Ronald Jay Cohen's vignette about the Bellevue outpatient who took prescription medication during a therapy session was presented as a cautionary tale regarding A. patient insight B. homicide C. suicide D. drug abuse

C. suicide

Which test best exemplifies a tool of assessment developed on the basis of logic and reason A. the California Psychological Inventory B. the Blacky Pictures Test C. the Personal Data Sheet D. the MMPI

C. the Personal Data Sheet

In which year was attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) officially added to the list of disabling condition that can qualify a child for special services A. 2006 B. 2011 C. 1986 D. 1999

D. 1999

According to statistics cited from the World Health Organization, approximately __ people worldwide, die annually from suicide A. 1,600,000 B. 200,000 C. 400,000 D 800,000

D. 800,000

Researchers evaluating the validity of the Implicit Attitude Test (IAT) find, using the IAT, that members of the Lindsey Lohan Fan Club have more favorable attitudes toward her than nonmembers of the fan club. This type of research design is best referred to as A. A Latin Squares design. B. An equal intervals design. C. AThurstone-type design. D. A known groups design.

D. A known groups design.

A person with few inhibitions who may pursue pleasure or money with little regard for the welfare of others if most likely to be found to be A. Severely depressed B. A recidivist C. A dentist D. A psychopath

D. A psychopath

A nationally standardized test of achievement A. May have outdated items due to the time it took to develop the test B. Is typically standardized on a large, nationally representative sample of students C. May not meet the assessment needs of a local test user D. All of the answers are correct

D. All of answers are correct

A number of factors conspired to make the task of the OSS one of the most complicated behavioral prediction challenges ever encountered in the history of clinical psychology. These factors included A. Identifying psychological attributes that corresponded to OSS duties B. The novelty of the OSS function. C. The high variability across job descriptions. D. All of the answers are correct.