EPPP Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When using the multitrait-multimethod matrix:
a) different examinees are tested at the same time with multiple measures and their scores on the
measures are correlated
b) the same examinees are tested at different times with multiple measures and their scores on
the measures are correlated
c) different examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using multiple measures
and their scores on the measures are correlated
d) the same examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using multiple measures
and their scores on the measures are correlated - CORRECT ANSWER - c) different
examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using multiple measures and their
scores on the measures are correlated
Which is a contingency model of leaderships that distinguishes btwn 5 levels of participative
leadership?
a) Fiedler's contingency theory
b) House's path-goal theory
c) Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership model
d) Vroom, Yetton, and Jago's normative model - CORRECT ANSWER - d) Vroom, Yetton,
and Jago's normative model
Dvptl research has linked anxiety in an expectant mother to which of the following?
a) premature birth
b) childhood autism
c) increased crying in the newborn
d) decreased activity levels in the newborn - CORRECT ANSWER - c) increased crying in
the newborn
the parallel distribution processing (PDP) model describes memory in terms of :
,a) different levels of encoding.
b) multiple discontinuous stages.
c) a network of highly interconnected units.
d) separate verbal and nonverbal coding systems. - CORRECT ANSWER - c) a network of
highly interconnected units.
Which technique should be used to eval the cause and effect or predictive relationships btwn
measured variables and latent factors?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling - CORRECT ANSWER - d) structural equation modeling -
used to explore or confirm hypothesised relationships btwn both measured and latent variables
Which technique should be used to classify people into criterion groups based on their scores on
2/more predictors?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling - CORRECT ANSWER - c) discriminant function analysis
Which technique should be used to eval convergent and divergent validity?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling - CORRECT ANSWER - b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
Which technique should be used to identify homogenous groups from items measuring different
symptoms?
a) cluster analysis
,b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling - CORRECT ANSWER - cluster analysis
A drive for order that involves the testing of patterns and structures agains the real world is:
a) elaboration
b) deduction
c) equilibration
d) accommodation - CORRECT ANSWER - equilibration- Piaget- involves a comb of
assimilation and accommodation and is motivated by a drive for balance/order
Nonsexist therapy, in comparison to feminist therapy, places greater emphasis on:
a) the impact of sex roles and sexism
b) modification of personal behavior
c) treating men and women the same
d) the egalitarian nature of the therapeutic relationship - CORRECT ANSWER - b)
modification of personal behavior (a & c are characteristic of both types of therapy)
An assessment center is most likely to include which:
a) a measure of psychomotor ability
b) a lie detector
c) a "vestibule"
d) an "in-basket test" - CORRECT ANSWER - d) an "in-basket test"
To be consistent with the Fed Educational Rights and the Privacy Act, a school psychologist
must keep in mind that:
a) it is necessary to obtain the signed consent of a student's parents before releasing any
information from the student's file to officials of another school where the student is planning to
enroll
, b) student records, including identifying information, must be released to designated federal and
state educational authorities if needed in connection with the evaluation of federally-sponsored
educational programs
c) parents have the right not only to inspect and review their children's school records but also to
challenge the contents of records
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - c) parents have the right not only to inspect
and review their children's school records but also to challenge the contents of records
The mother of a 35 year old man says that for 5 weeks he has seemed perplexed, nervous and his
tone of voice varies btwn flat and shrill. His speech is sometimes like a "word salad" and he
seems to be listening to voices/sounds that she cannot hear. The best diagnosis is:
a) schizophrenia, disorganized type
b) schizoid personality disorder
c) schizoaffective disorder
d) schizophreniform disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - d) schizophreniform disorder -
similar to Sx but duration of less than 6 months
A test is administered to 200 examinees and the dstribrution of raw scores are converted to
percentile ranks. The number of examinees who obtain % ranks btwn 91-95 will be:
a) equal to the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and 55
b) less than the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and 55
c) more than the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and 55
d) cannot be determined - CORRECT ANSWER - a) equal to the number of examinees
who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and 55 (5% in each)
When calc the F-ratio for ANOVA, which provides an estimate of variablitiy due to the effects of
error only?
a) MST
b) MSW
c) MSB
d) MSA - CORRECT ANSWER - MSW= mean squared within=pooled measure of
variability within each treatmetn group. Provides an estimate of variablility due to error only
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When using the multitrait-multimethod matrix:
a) different examinees are tested at the same time with multiple measures and their scores on the
measures are correlated
b) the same examinees are tested at different times with multiple measures and their scores on
the measures are correlated
c) different examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using multiple measures
and their scores on the measures are correlated
d) the same examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using multiple measures
and their scores on the measures are correlated - CORRECT ANSWER - c) different
examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using multiple measures and their
scores on the measures are correlated
Which is a contingency model of leaderships that distinguishes btwn 5 levels of participative
leadership?
a) Fiedler's contingency theory
b) House's path-goal theory
c) Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership model
d) Vroom, Yetton, and Jago's normative model - CORRECT ANSWER - d) Vroom, Yetton,
and Jago's normative model
Dvptl research has linked anxiety in an expectant mother to which of the following?
a) premature birth
b) childhood autism
c) increased crying in the newborn
d) decreased activity levels in the newborn - CORRECT ANSWER - c) increased crying in
the newborn
the parallel distribution processing (PDP) model describes memory in terms of :
,a) different levels of encoding.
b) multiple discontinuous stages.
c) a network of highly interconnected units.
d) separate verbal and nonverbal coding systems. - CORRECT ANSWER - c) a network of
highly interconnected units.
Which technique should be used to eval the cause and effect or predictive relationships btwn
measured variables and latent factors?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling - CORRECT ANSWER - d) structural equation modeling -
used to explore or confirm hypothesised relationships btwn both measured and latent variables
Which technique should be used to classify people into criterion groups based on their scores on
2/more predictors?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling - CORRECT ANSWER - c) discriminant function analysis
Which technique should be used to eval convergent and divergent validity?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling - CORRECT ANSWER - b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
Which technique should be used to identify homogenous groups from items measuring different
symptoms?
a) cluster analysis
,b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling - CORRECT ANSWER - cluster analysis
A drive for order that involves the testing of patterns and structures agains the real world is:
a) elaboration
b) deduction
c) equilibration
d) accommodation - CORRECT ANSWER - equilibration- Piaget- involves a comb of
assimilation and accommodation and is motivated by a drive for balance/order
Nonsexist therapy, in comparison to feminist therapy, places greater emphasis on:
a) the impact of sex roles and sexism
b) modification of personal behavior
c) treating men and women the same
d) the egalitarian nature of the therapeutic relationship - CORRECT ANSWER - b)
modification of personal behavior (a & c are characteristic of both types of therapy)
An assessment center is most likely to include which:
a) a measure of psychomotor ability
b) a lie detector
c) a "vestibule"
d) an "in-basket test" - CORRECT ANSWER - d) an "in-basket test"
To be consistent with the Fed Educational Rights and the Privacy Act, a school psychologist
must keep in mind that:
a) it is necessary to obtain the signed consent of a student's parents before releasing any
information from the student's file to officials of another school where the student is planning to
enroll
, b) student records, including identifying information, must be released to designated federal and
state educational authorities if needed in connection with the evaluation of federally-sponsored
educational programs
c) parents have the right not only to inspect and review their children's school records but also to
challenge the contents of records
d) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER - c) parents have the right not only to inspect
and review their children's school records but also to challenge the contents of records
The mother of a 35 year old man says that for 5 weeks he has seemed perplexed, nervous and his
tone of voice varies btwn flat and shrill. His speech is sometimes like a "word salad" and he
seems to be listening to voices/sounds that she cannot hear. The best diagnosis is:
a) schizophrenia, disorganized type
b) schizoid personality disorder
c) schizoaffective disorder
d) schizophreniform disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - d) schizophreniform disorder -
similar to Sx but duration of less than 6 months
A test is administered to 200 examinees and the dstribrution of raw scores are converted to
percentile ranks. The number of examinees who obtain % ranks btwn 91-95 will be:
a) equal to the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and 55
b) less than the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and 55
c) more than the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and 55
d) cannot be determined - CORRECT ANSWER - a) equal to the number of examinees
who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and 55 (5% in each)
When calc the F-ratio for ANOVA, which provides an estimate of variablitiy due to the effects of
error only?
a) MST
b) MSW
c) MSB
d) MSA - CORRECT ANSWER - MSW= mean squared within=pooled measure of
variability within each treatmetn group. Provides an estimate of variablility due to error only
