Test Bank for Psychological Testing: Principles, Applications, and Issues, 9th Edition by Robert M. Kaplan and Dennis P. Saccuzzo — Complete Chapters with Verified Questions & Answers (Updated 2025)

Prepare for exams with confidence using the Test Bank for Psychological Testing: Principles, Applications, and Issues, 9th Edition by Robert M. Kaplan and Dennis P. Saccuzzo. This comprehensive test bank covers all textbook chapters, featuring exam-style multiple-choice and applied questions with verified answers and detailed rationales. Each question is designed to mirror real psychology exams, helping students master the key principles behind test construction, validity, reliability, and the ethical use of psychological assessments. Perfect for psychology, education, and counseling students, this resource supports a deep understanding of how psychological testing applies across clinical, educational, and organizational settings. Updated for 2025, it reflects the latest research and assessment practices discussed in the 9th Edition. Whether you’re preparing for university exams or professional certification, this test bank provides the clarity and structure you need for success. Instant PDF download available — verified, comprehensive, and aligned with current psychological testing standards. SAMPLE Chapter 1—Introduction MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. According to a study (Espenshade & Chung, 2010; Jaschik, 2006), growing numbers of four-year colleges are not relying on the SAT test partly because of a. budget constraints. b. diversity concerns. c. reliability issues. d. quality control. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Introduction 2. Psychological tests a. pertain only to overt behavior. b. always have right or wrong answers. c. do not attempt to measure traits. d. measure characteristics of human behavior. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Basic Concepts MSC: www 3. The specific stimulus on a test to which a person responds overtly is called a(n) a. overt event. b. answer. c. item. d. scale. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Basic Concepts 4. An individual test a. involves a single examiner for two or more subjects. b. involves only tests of human ability. c. can only be given to one person at a time. d. involves more than one examiner for a single subject. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Basic Concepts 5. A group test a. can be given to multiple people by one examiner. b. can only be given to three people at a time. c. involves a group of examiners for a single subject. d. involves only tests of human ability. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Basic Concepts 6. Previous learning can best be described as a. achievement. b. aptitude. c. intelligence. d. ability. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Basic Concepts MSC: www 7. The potential for learning a specific skill can best be described as a. achievement. b. aptitude. c. intelligence. d. ability. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Basic Concepts 8. One's general potential, independent of prior learning, can best be described as a. achievement. b. aptitude. c. intelligence. d. ability. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Basic Concepts 9. Achievement, aptitude, and intelligence can be encompassed by the term a. human potential. b. human traits. c. human personality. d. human ability. ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Basic Concepts 10. Structured personality tests a. require you to produce something spontaneously. b. require you to choose between two or more alternative responses. True or false， yes or no c. involve an ambiguous test stimulus about which the response is structured.. d. involve an ambiguous test response. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Basic Concepts 11. The main purpose of psychological testing is to evaluate a. covert behavior. b. individual differences. c. personality traits. d. overt behavior. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Basic Concepts 12. Projective 影射的 personality tests a. provide a statement, usually of the self-report variety. b. require the subject to choose between two or more alternative responses c. are unstructured. Uncertain unclear d. are structured. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Basic Concepts 13. Tests that measure an individual's typical behavior are called a. ability tests. b. personality tests.