Test Bank for Assessment Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals 8th Edition Robert J. Drummond, Carl J. Sheperis, Karyn D. Jones

TEST BANK FOR
ASSESSMENT
PROCEDURES FOR
COUNSELORS AND
HELPING
PROFESSIONALS
8TH EDITION
ROBERT J.
DRUMMOND, CARL
J. SHEPERIS,
KARYN D. JONES

, Chapter 2: Methods and Sources of Assessment Information

Introduction
Assessment Methods and Sources
Formal and Informal Assessment Instruments and Strategies
The Initial Interview
Degrees of Structure in Interviews
Structured Interviews
Semi-Structured Interviews
Unstructured Interviews
Interview Guidelines
Tests
Categories of Tests
Area of Assessment
Standardized and Non-Standardized Tests
Individual and Group Tests
Maximum-Performance and Typical-Performance Tests
Verbal and Nonverbal Tests
Objective and Subjective Tests
Other Terminology
Participants in the Testing Process
Computer-Based Tests
Observation
Formal and Informal Observation
Direct and Indirect Observation
Natural and Contrived Settings
Unobtrusive and Participant Observation
Methods of Recording Observations
Event Recording
Duration Recording
Time Sampling
Rating Scales
Anecdotal Records
Self-Monitoring
Collateral Sources
Summary
Questions for Discussion
Suggested Activities
References


Multiple Choice Questions
1. The primary purpose of an interview is to
a. help reduce a client’s emotional distress
b. promote behavior change
c. work through crises
d. obtain relevant information and determine the interviewee’s problem

2. Which of the following is true about an unstructured interview?
a. The interviewer is free to ask questions about whatever he or she feels is relevant
b. The interview does not follow an agenda
c. It has strong reliability and validity
d. It relies on a set of specified questions