Quiz 1 Psych Assess

The strength of the assessment findings solely relies on the psychometric soundness of the test used. A psychological test is the MOST USEFUL tool in assessment psychology. a. Both statements are false. b. The first statement is true, while the second statement is false. c. The first statement is false, while the second statement is true. d. Both statements are true. - answer-a. Both statements are false. - having psychometric soundness is not sufficient to prove the test is true - the most useful tool of assessment is interview and the most reliable is portfolio Which of the following statements BEST describes the referral question? a. It helps in test selection. b. It informs the assessment procedure. c. it leads to a tailored treatment plan. d. It guides the clients on what to expect in the intervention session. - answer-b. It informs the assessment procedure. A test is available for use in your clinic. However, you noticed that the test has questionable findings. What is the BEST DECISION among the choices below? a. Consult a colleague. b. Use the test in conjunction of a more reliable test. c. Reevaluate the test. Run necessary reliability testing. d. Consider dropping the test and maximize the use of other assessment methods. - answer-d. Consider dropping the test and maximize the use of other assessment methods. - rely on other methods Is psychological testing required when we perform psychological assessment? a. It depends on the client's presenting problems. b. Yes, especially if the assessor is an assessment specialist. c. Yes, to strengthen the reliability of the assessment findings. d. No, psychological tests have been controversial especially on its cultural appropriateness. - answer-a. It depends on the client's presenting problems. - not required Psychometricians can a. Provide a convincing diagnosis given their strong background in psychometrics. b. Competently maximize the use of several projective techniques to examine problematic areas in their client's lives. c. Utilize various structured and objective personality and intelligence tests even without the supervision of a psychologist. d. Aid in answering the referral question by administering, scoring, and interpreting selected tests as directed by the psychologist. - answer-d. Aid in answering the referral question by administering, scoring, and interpreting selected tests as directed by the psychologist. Why do you think administering battery of tests is important? a. To substitute for unreliable tools available in your assessment center. b. To screen the client's psychological functioning holistically. c. To minimize the harm among clients. d. To maximize the benefits among clients. - answer-b. To screen the client's psychological functioning holistically. - test battery is not always needed - single test is not enough to arrive in a certain decision "I enjoy helping other people" is a test item that is likely to appear in a. Achievement test b. Aptitude test c. Personality test d. Interest test - answer-c. Personality test - achievement test and aptitude test is example of maximal performance test (has a right and wring answer) "What is a psychological test?" is a test item that is likely to appear in a. Interest test b. Achievement test c. Aptitude test d. Intelligence test - answer-b. Achievement test - maximal performance - inaalam kung may natutunan ka ba - measure what you have learn "I prefer to spend my weekend on attending mass rather than going to malls" is a test item that is likely to appear in a. Attitude test b. Personality test c. Interest test d. Speed test - answer-a. Attitude test - typical performance - interest test focus more in career - personality measures pattern of behavior rather than believes, opinion, and view points The following classification of tests are under the measures of maximal performance EXCEPT: a. Intelligence Test b. Power test c. Neuropsychological test d. Achievement test - answer-c. Neuropsychological test - neuropsych test measures for potential brain damage. it is categorical in nature and more on diagnostic in nature "I am a people pleaser" is a test item that is likely to appear in a. Personality test b. Interest test c. Speed test d. Attitude test - answer-a. Personality test Supposed that the test taker has a deformed hand which inhibits him to answer the test. Which of the following resorts is BEST to perform? a. Strictly abide to what is written in the test manual to ensure reliability of the assessment findings. b. Disqualify the client from taking the test to avoid deviation from standardized procedures. c. Explore other alternatives in performing assessment. d. Refer the client to another assessment psychologist. - answer-c. Explore other alternatives in performing assessment. - ang pag sunod sa manual ay hindi laging nag eend up sa reliable findings Supposed that you provided assessment accommodations to a test-taker with a disability. Which of the following statements is NOT a good practice in performing test interpretations in such a case? a. Base your interpretations alongside with other assessment tools employed. b. Consider the limitations of the test findings. c. Interpret the results as it is, and depend on the test manual as much as possible. d. Explicitly note in the assessment report the accommodations performed during the testing. - answer-c. Interpret the results as it is, and depend on the test manual as much as possible. - interpret the data with caution by approaching the data qualitatively instead of being overly strict Which of the following are descriptions of locally supervised testing EXCEPT? a. Without a proctor b. Supervised testing c. In-person testing d. With authentication - answer-a. Without a proctor Due to the pandemic, your assessment center delivers psychological services online. What is the BEST action to do if the client does not provide identity verification upon initial consult? a. Provide referrals. b. Explain the clinic protocols through informed consent. c. Proceed with the assessment especially in emergency situations. d. Respect the autonomy of the client and proceed with the sessions. - answer-b. Explain the clinic protocols through informed consent. A good test is systematic. It should have a clear and standardized guidelines on administration, scoring, and interpretation. Not all non-standardized tests are automatically considered as bad. a. The first statement is true, while the second statement is false. b. Both statements are false. c. The first statement is false, while the second statement is true. d. Both statements are true. - answer-d. Both statements are true. - example of non standardized test is projective test Linda went to your clinic and seeks help for identifying the concern of her child who exhibits signs and symptoms of depression. Provided the referral question, which description of assessment is BEST SUITED for such a case? a. Intervention Formulation b. High stakes assessments c. Low stakes assessments d. Psychological Evaluation - answer-b. High stakes assessments - it is a clinical case. Hence, a diagnostic formulation A psychologist conducted a testing procedure prior to the termination of the therapeutic sessions. This case reflects what function of testing? a. Outcome Evaluation b. Placement c. Diagnosis d. Selection - answer-a. Outcome Evaluation - assessing clients progress and checks if the treatment goals were met Usually, the primary purpose of assessment is a. Treatment formulation b. Problem identification c. Making a decision d. Case history taking - answer-b. Problem identification - making a decision and treatment formulation is the outcome of assessment - case history taking is part of the assessment I. In educational setting, the purpose of testing revolves usually on placement. II. In recruitment setting, the purpose of testing revolves usually on selection. III. In forensic setting, the purpose of testing depends on the nature of the concern. IV. In clinical setting, the purpose of testing revolves on diagnosis and outcome evaluation. a. Only I is true. b. I, II, and III are true. c. All statements are true. d. I, II, and IV are true. - answer-c. All statements are true. In the recruitment setting, the following are commonly used assessment methods EXCEPT: a. Interview b. Simulation c. Portfolio d. Neuropsychological Test - answer-d. Neuropsychological Test - more on clinical purposes It is the assessment method that showed the MOST UTILITY across assessment settings. a. Interview b. Psychological test c. Behavioral observation d. Portfolio - answer-a. Interview - limitation is faking good or faking bad - useful and necessary but not sufficient __________ refers to a measurement device or technique used to quantify behavior or aid in the understanding and prediction of behavior.