SC545 Final Exam

1.

1 point

In general, group tests

are psychometrically sound.

are essay-type tests.

lack documentation.

lack reliability and validity.

2.

1 point

Which strategy is likely to use item analysis in order to create a homogeneous scale?

intuitive

empirical

logical-content

theoretical

3.

1 point

Scoring of group tests is ____ objective and ____ reliable than scoring of many individual tests.

more; less

less; less

more; more

less; more

4.

1 point

One way to overcome the limitations of a particular alternative ability tests is to

compare the results to one of the major scales.

use several such tests in conjunction.

There is no way to overcome these limitations.

compare the results at two different administrations.

5.

1 point

Normative data for the Gesell Scale

were based on a large representative sample.

was not representative of the population.

included 10 percent minorities.

were based on a small, but representative sample for the general population.

6.

1 point

Achievement tests

are not affected by educational background.

evaluate the product of a course of training.

evaluate the potential to learn general information.

do not rely heavily on content validity.

7.

1 point

A final examination in a school course is a type of ____ test.

performance

intelligence

achievement

aptitude

8.

1 point

One of the advantages of group tests is (are)

that they minimize the amount of professional time.

low scores for reasons other than low ability are kept to a minimum.

the opportunity to observe behavior in a standard setting

that they provide a wealth of information about a subject above and beyond the test score

9.

1 point

After years of extensive use, the Gesell scale

is no longer used in clinical settings.

has relatively few problems.

still has a number of problems.

has excellent documentation in terms of reliability and validity.

10.

1 point

Validity of an aptitude test relies heavily on ____ oriented evidence.

face

criterion

content

construct

11.

1 point

When utilizing the results of group tests, it is wise to

include the scores as only a part of the data.

be suspicious of high scores.

look for wide discrepancies to verify findings.

refrain from the use of additional testing.

12.

1 point

Which of the following is true of the Henmon-Nelson Test?

It provides individual scores for each of type of multiple intelligence.

It has been rigorously evaluated for possible bias and suspect items have been removed.

Scores correlate better with grades than with intelligence or achievement.

It has a low ceiling and does not discriminate well at high levels of intelligence.

13.

1 point

A major drawback of the Brazelton Scale is that

it is not a useful research tool.

it does not contain information about social functioning

it is not effective for use with drug-addicted infants.

no norms are available.

14.

1 point

At the broadest level, strategies for the development of personality tests can be divided into what two types?

factor analytic and criterion group

logical content and theory

deductive and empirical

external and empirical

15.

1 point

Which ability test preceded the development of the Binet scale?

Healy-Fernald Test

Seguin Form Board Test

The Knox Battery

Gesell Developmental Schedules

16.

1 point

The developmental quotient (DQ)

cannot be compared to the IQ or MA concept.

parallels the deviation IQ concept.

parallels the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) concept.

parallels the Mental Age (MA) concept.

17.

1 point

Which test added alternate forms for children with visual limitations when it was renormed in 2000?

Metropolitan Achievement Test

Kuhlmann-Anderson Test

Henmon-Nelson Test

Stanford Achievement Test

18.

1 point

An IQ score based on one of the alternative tests

should generally not be used interchangeably with a score from one of the major scales.

is usually more accurate than a score from one of the major scales.

is generally more reliable than a score based on one of the major scales.

is usually interchangeable with a score from one of the major scales.

19.

1 point

The principal distinguishing characteristic of the logical-content strategy is that it assumes that the

test item describes a subject's personality and behavior.

factor analytic technique will be used to group items appropriately.

test taker is biased when giving responses to test items.

meaning of a test item can only be determined by empirical research.

20.

1 point

Which of the following is important to remember when using group tests?

Group tests typically lack validity and have other poorly defined psychometric qualities.

Discrepancies in scores between group tests and other measures should be investigated.

Because they lack the detailed standardization of individual tests, group tests should be used cautiously.

Contrary to stereotype, group tests require considerable expertise to administer and score.

21.

1 point

The Developmental Quotient (DQ) is employed in the

Gesell Developmental Schedules.

Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale.

Bayley Scales of Infant Development.

Cattell Infant Intelligence Scale.

22.

1 point

Which of the following types of tests typically predicts general ability?

intelligence

aptitude

group

achievement

23.

1 point

Mrs. Bauer is normally a very happy person, but she recently learned her son had a chronic illness and has been somewhat gloomy and pessimistic. This behavior is typical of a personality ____.

state

trait

type

concept

24.

1 point

All of his life, whenever Thomas met new groups of people he felt timid and shy and tended to retreat to the edge of the crowd until he was better acquainted. Thomas' behavior is best described as a personality ____.

definition

trait

state

type

25.

1 point

In comparison to the Binet and Wechsler scales, the alternative individual ability tests

are more established.

are superior from a psychometric standpoint.

are more stable.

can be used for specific populations.

26.

1 point

A heavy emphasis was placed on speed in performance of the

Knox test battery.

Seguin Form Board Test.

BNAS.

Healy-Fernald Test.

27.

1 point

In comparison to the Binet and Wechsler Scales, alternative forms

are more stable.

provide more validity documentation.

are more reliant on verbal responses.

are not as psychometrically sound.

28.

1 point

The theoretical strategy attempts to produce scales that are

homogeneous

heterogeneous

hypothetical

multivariate

29.

1 point

In general, a paper and pencil test is representative of

verbal tests.

individual tests.

group tests.

intelligence tests.

30.

1 point

The Brazelton Scale

has relatively good norms.

is stable over time.

has very poor inter-rater reliability.

lacks predictive validity.

31.

1 point

The Brazelton Scale

has relatively good norms.

purports to measure a newborn's competence.

is a very narrow neonatal exam.

has very good test-retest reliability.

32.

1 point

Personality is defined as an individual's patterns of behavior that

change over time and characterize a person's reactions to the environment

are relatively stable and enduring and characterize a person's reactions to the environment.

indicate emotional states that vary from one situation to another.

indicate relatively enduring tendencies to act, think or feel in a certain manner.

33.

1 point

Which of the following is an advantage of individually-administered tests?

They allow individualized interpretation.

Their scoring is more reliable.

They provide cost effective approaches to testing.

They are typically easy to administer.

34.

1 point

Of the infant and preschool tests, the youngest age range is covered by

The Cattell Infant Intelligence Scale

The Bayley Scales of Infant Development II.

Gesell Developmental Schedules.

The Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale.

35.

1 point

To measure an individual's potential in music, you would use a(n) ____ test.

aptitude

intelligence

achievement

personality

36.

1 point

Alternative individual intelligence tests

find their major advantage when used for their own unique purposes.

are better than the two major scales when all relevant factors are considered.

tend to be more stable than the Binet and Wechsler scales.

are highly reliable and valid.

37.

1 point

Which strategy makes extensive use of cross-validation?

logical-content

criterion-group

intuitive

factor analytic

38.

1 point

An individual test

is less expensive to administer.

provides information about the unique attributes of the examinee.

are more reliable than group tests.

provides more objective scoring.

39.

1 point

Which of the following is characteristic of aptitude tests?

Aptitude tests typically have only limited ability to predict future behavior.

Aptitude tests reflect the test-taker’s learning experiences.

Validity is related to content-related evidence.

Aptitude tests measure the effects of unknown and uncontrolled experiences.

40.

1 point

Which of the followings is an example of a K-12 group test?

GRE

ACT

LSAT

KAT

41.

1 point

Which of the following is true of ability tests other than the Binet and Wechsler tests?

Nearly all are very easy to administer and require only brief training.

Because most focus on the needs of children with disabilities, they are nearly all non-verbal and require simple responses.

Nearly all yield scores that are directly comparable to the results of the Binet and/or Wechsler tests.

While some focus on a wide range of abilities, most focus on a narrow range.

42.

1 point

Which strategy relies on reason and logic as opposed to data collection and statistical analysis?

deductive

contrasted

empirical

external

43.

1 point

Which of the following is an advantage of group tests?

They require minimal examiner skill to administer and score.

They allow observation of behavior under standard conditions.

They allow interpretation of the test scores.

They provide information beyond the test score.

44.

1 point

Which of the following is an advantage of alternative tests?

They have stronger validation.

They are interchangeable with Wechsler.

They yield stable scores.

They are suitable for use with populations with disabilities.

45.

1 point

No normative data is available for the

Gesell Developmental Schedules.

Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale.

Cattell Infant Intelligence Scale.

Bayley Scales of Infant Development II.

46.

1 point

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Kuhlmann-Anderson Test?

The KAT is suited only for those who speak English at grade level.

Despite its wide use, there remains serious concerns about the reliability and validity of the KAT.

The KAT cannot be used with students who have disabilities of any type.

While most achievement tests rely increasingly on verbal items with increasing grade level, the KAT remains nonverbal throughout.

47.

1 point

Test-retest reliability coefficients for the Brazelton Scale

are generally poor but stable.

are generally good but unstable.

are both poor and unstable.

are both good and stable.

48.

1 point

What should an educator or teacher do when wide discrepancies exist between a test score and other sources of data?

Ignore the other sources of data

Use the data that seem to fit.

Ignore the test score.

Refer the subject for individual testing.

49.

1 point

Alternative individual ability tests

do not make use of performance tasks.

are psychometrically superior to the Binet and Wechsler scales.

are often not as reliant on a verbal response as are the Binet and Wechsler scales.

depend more on complex integration of visual/motor functioning.

50.

1 point

An organized and relatively consistent set of assumptions that a person has about himself/herself is called a(n)

self-concept

personality type

personality

personality trait