PYC2606 Basic Questionnaire & Measurement Design
MOCK EXAM WITH ANSWERS
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Scenario context A
You have recently been appointed as the psychologist at a school. The school board and the
parent association are becoming increasingly concerned about illegal drug use amongst learners
at the school. Your predecessor began a preventative program, but the programme was aimed
mainly at disseminating information. You realise that you also have to identify and target learners
who are at risk for illegal drug use. You decide that the easiest and most economical way of doing
this is to use a questionnaire to identify learners at risk. This will allow you to tailor prevention
programmes to accommodate the needs and circumstances of these learners.
You consult academic literature on the issue of drug abuse and the use of illegal drugs. In the
literature you come across an interesting fact, namely that there is a correlation between alcohol
abuse and the tendency to abuse other drugs or to use illegal drugs. Thus information about
learners’ use of alcohol could indicate whether they should be considered at risk for drug abuse in
general. You also notice that many of the publications refer to a particular theory that explains how
behaviour can be predicted. You think the theory could be important because it could help to
predict whether somebody would actually begin to abuse drugs or use illegal drugs. You search
the literature for papers on this theory, and come across two articles explaining what the authors
refer to as ‘the theory of planned behaviour’.
According to the theory of planned behaviour there are psychological factors that predict whether
or not a person will execute a particular form of behaviour. Behaviour is preceded by the intention
to execute the behaviour. The stronger the intention to execute the behaviour the more likely a
person is to actually execute the behaviour in question. Three factors underlie the intention to
execute behaviour. These factors are the person’s attitude towards the behaviour, his/her
subjective norm concerning the behaviour and his/her perceived control with regard to the
behaviour. Thus a person will form a strong intention to act (execute a particular form of behaviour)
if he/she feels positive about the behaviour (positive attitude), thinks the behaviour is socially
acceptable (positive subjective norm) and that nothing stops him/her from executing the behaviour
(positive control).
You contact several test publishers and finally come across a questionnaire called the Alcohol use
Intention Questionnaire (AIQ). You order the questionnaire from the test publisher. When the AIQ
arrives you decide to conduct a thorough analysis to determine whether the questionnaire is a
scientifically valid and reliable instrument. There are four psychology students undergoing practical
training at the school under your guidance. You ask them to study the questionnaire (B) and its
mini manual (C) and you schedule two meetings (D and E) to discuss the instrument.
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Questionnaire B
Alcohol use Intention Questionnaire (AIQ)
Instructions
Please read the following questions carefully and select the answer that best describes your
thoughts and feelings. By answering these questions you indicate how you feel about the use of
alcohol. There are no right or wrong answers. Simply give your opinion. Be as honest as possible.
Only the school psychologist has access to your answers. The questionnaire should not take long
to complete.
Section 1: Biographical information
1.1 My gender is:
(a) Female […]
(b) Male […]
1.2 I am …,,,.. years old
1.3 One (or both) of my parents was an alcoholic
(a) Yes […]
(b) No […]
If ‘Yes’ go to Question 2.1
1.4 My mother’s and/or father’s alcoholism had a devastating effect on our family
(a) True […]
(b) False […]
1.5 My mother and/or father received treatment for aoholism
(a) Yes […]
(b) No […]
Section 2: Attitude towards alcohol consumption
Please indicate how you feel about the following statements:
Disagree Agree
Disagree Unsure Agree
strongly strongly
2.1 I think drinking is relaxing [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
2.2 Getting drunk is undesirable [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
2.3 One should neither drink nor not
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
drink
2.4 My spouse’s drinking behaviour
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
influences my own drinking
2.5 I prefer not to drink too much
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
because it gives me a hangover
2.6 I think drinking is bad for one’s
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
health
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2.7 Dependency needs play a role in the
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
aetiology of drinking behaviour
2.8 I think drinking is a great social
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
activity
2.9 I think beer should be banned and
only wine allowed, and the legal age [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
for drinking should be increased
2.10 One should not drink and drive [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
Section 3: Subjective norm concerning the use of alcohol
Mark the answer that applies to you:
3.1 Most people drink
(a) true [ ... ]
(b) false [ ... ]
3.2 If I drink I will have an active social life
(a) yes [ ... ]
(b) maybe [ ... ]
(b) perhaps [ ... ]
(b) sometimes [ ... ]
(c) no [ ... ]
3.3 You have to not drink to not earn the respect of your friends
(a) true [ ... ]
(b) false [ ... ]
3.4 Drunk people are embarrassing. In your opinion, is excessive use of alcohol an acceptable
practice? Yes/No
3.5 Which of the following are caused primarily by alcohol consumption?
liver failure […]
heart disease […]
cognitive impairment […]
memory loss […]
social isolation […]
personality change […]
3.6 An excessive drinker can be defined as somebody who drinks
(a) at night
(b) at least 6 drinks a day
(c) 6 to 10 drinks a day
(d) at least 20 drinks a week
3.7 There are stereotypes associated with the kinds of alcoholic drink somebody consumes. A
person who consumes ……… can be classified as a ‘heavy’ drinker, whereas a person who
consumes ………. may be seen as a ‘light’ drinker.
MOCK EXAM WITH ANSWERS
Please note: This document is merely an additional tool for exam preparation and
understanding. The Stuvia-user that compiled and uploaded this document takes no
responsibility for incorrect answers. Students must ensure that they study the prescribed
material and understand the content.
, 2
Scenario context A
You have recently been appointed as the psychologist at a school. The school board and the
parent association are becoming increasingly concerned about illegal drug use amongst learners
at the school. Your predecessor began a preventative program, but the programme was aimed
mainly at disseminating information. You realise that you also have to identify and target learners
who are at risk for illegal drug use. You decide that the easiest and most economical way of doing
this is to use a questionnaire to identify learners at risk. This will allow you to tailor prevention
programmes to accommodate the needs and circumstances of these learners.
You consult academic literature on the issue of drug abuse and the use of illegal drugs. In the
literature you come across an interesting fact, namely that there is a correlation between alcohol
abuse and the tendency to abuse other drugs or to use illegal drugs. Thus information about
learners’ use of alcohol could indicate whether they should be considered at risk for drug abuse in
general. You also notice that many of the publications refer to a particular theory that explains how
behaviour can be predicted. You think the theory could be important because it could help to
predict whether somebody would actually begin to abuse drugs or use illegal drugs. You search
the literature for papers on this theory, and come across two articles explaining what the authors
refer to as ‘the theory of planned behaviour’.
According to the theory of planned behaviour there are psychological factors that predict whether
or not a person will execute a particular form of behaviour. Behaviour is preceded by the intention
to execute the behaviour. The stronger the intention to execute the behaviour the more likely a
person is to actually execute the behaviour in question. Three factors underlie the intention to
execute behaviour. These factors are the person’s attitude towards the behaviour, his/her
subjective norm concerning the behaviour and his/her perceived control with regard to the
behaviour. Thus a person will form a strong intention to act (execute a particular form of behaviour)
if he/she feels positive about the behaviour (positive attitude), thinks the behaviour is socially
acceptable (positive subjective norm) and that nothing stops him/her from executing the behaviour
(positive control).
You contact several test publishers and finally come across a questionnaire called the Alcohol use
Intention Questionnaire (AIQ). You order the questionnaire from the test publisher. When the AIQ
arrives you decide to conduct a thorough analysis to determine whether the questionnaire is a
scientifically valid and reliable instrument. There are four psychology students undergoing practical
training at the school under your guidance. You ask them to study the questionnaire (B) and its
mini manual (C) and you schedule two meetings (D and E) to discuss the instrument.
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Questionnaire B
Alcohol use Intention Questionnaire (AIQ)
Instructions
Please read the following questions carefully and select the answer that best describes your
thoughts and feelings. By answering these questions you indicate how you feel about the use of
alcohol. There are no right or wrong answers. Simply give your opinion. Be as honest as possible.
Only the school psychologist has access to your answers. The questionnaire should not take long
to complete.
Section 1: Biographical information
1.1 My gender is:
(a) Female […]
(b) Male […]
1.2 I am …,,,.. years old
1.3 One (or both) of my parents was an alcoholic
(a) Yes […]
(b) No […]
If ‘Yes’ go to Question 2.1
1.4 My mother’s and/or father’s alcoholism had a devastating effect on our family
(a) True […]
(b) False […]
1.5 My mother and/or father received treatment for aoholism
(a) Yes […]
(b) No […]
Section 2: Attitude towards alcohol consumption
Please indicate how you feel about the following statements:
Disagree Agree
Disagree Unsure Agree
strongly strongly
2.1 I think drinking is relaxing [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
2.2 Getting drunk is undesirable [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
2.3 One should neither drink nor not
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
drink
2.4 My spouse’s drinking behaviour
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
influences my own drinking
2.5 I prefer not to drink too much
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
because it gives me a hangover
2.6 I think drinking is bad for one’s
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
health
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2.7 Dependency needs play a role in the
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
aetiology of drinking behaviour
2.8 I think drinking is a great social
[ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
activity
2.9 I think beer should be banned and
only wine allowed, and the legal age [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
for drinking should be increased
2.10 One should not drink and drive [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ] [ ... ]
Section 3: Subjective norm concerning the use of alcohol
Mark the answer that applies to you:
3.1 Most people drink
(a) true [ ... ]
(b) false [ ... ]
3.2 If I drink I will have an active social life
(a) yes [ ... ]
(b) maybe [ ... ]
(b) perhaps [ ... ]
(b) sometimes [ ... ]
(c) no [ ... ]
3.3 You have to not drink to not earn the respect of your friends
(a) true [ ... ]
(b) false [ ... ]
3.4 Drunk people are embarrassing. In your opinion, is excessive use of alcohol an acceptable
practice? Yes/No
3.5 Which of the following are caused primarily by alcohol consumption?
liver failure […]
heart disease […]
cognitive impairment […]
memory loss […]
social isolation […]
personality change […]
3.6 An excessive drinker can be defined as somebody who drinks
(a) at night
(b) at least 6 drinks a day
(c) 6 to 10 drinks a day
(d) at least 20 drinks a week
3.7 There are stereotypes associated with the kinds of alcoholic drink somebody consumes. A
person who consumes ……… can be classified as a ‘heavy’ drinker, whereas a person who
consumes ………. may be seen as a ‘light’ drinker.
