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(a) Why should the use of assessment measures be controlled? (5)
The use of psychological measures is restricted to qualified trained professionals. See
page 94, section 8.1.1 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
(b) The relationship between the assessment practitioner and the test taker is very
important as it may influence the assessment results. Briefly discuss the
responsibilities of the assessment practitioner in ensuring a good relationship. (5)
The relationship between the assessment practitioner and the test taker is discussed in
section 9.3.1 on pages 114 to 118 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
Question 2
(a) What are some common misconceptions about the nature of
“intelligence” as symbolised by IQ? (5)
The meaning of the intelligence score and its misconceptions are discussed on pages
132 to 133, section 10.2.1 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
(b) Explain what is meant by “dynamic assessment” and discuss where these types of
measures are typically used. Also give an example of such a measure in the South
African context. (5)
Dynamic assessment is discussed on page 131 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009). In your
summary of that discussion, you should have highlighted what dynamic assessment is;
what the advantages are and then you could also have mentioned the measures that are
in use in South Africa based in this approach
Question 3
Discuss how psychological assessment is applied to assess individuals in industry. (10)
The psychological assessment use in industry to assess individuals is discussed in
section
15.1.1 on pages 204 to 207 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
Question 4
,It is always important to consider the context in which assessment results were
obtained, to be able to understand them. The social context is seen as one of the most
difficult yet most important contexts. Discuss how the following factors can impact on
the performance of assessment measures. (15)
This question encourages more critical thinking from you – it is good to know about
fairness and ethical processes to follow while administering the test, however that
awareness should not stop there. Even when results are interpreted caution and
considerations about the context in which the assessment results were obtained should
be taken into account.
(a) Acculturation – see pages 245 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
, (b) Test wiseness – see pages 248 to 249 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
(c) Schooling – see pages 242 to 243 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
2012 Semester 1 Assignment 1
QUESTION 1
Discuss the different types of validity that are typically evaluated with regard to
psychological tests, and specifically mention which factors could affect the validity
coefficient. (10)
QUESTION 2
Discuss the differences between individual and group tests of intelligence and indicate
the advantages and disadvantages associated with each. (10)
QUESTION 3
3.1 Any standardised test released by a respectable test development organisation for
use by psychologists will be accompanied by a test user’s manual. Discuss the
information that you would expect to find in such a manual to help you to evaluate
the test critically. (10)
3.2 The relationship between the assessment practitioner and the test taker is very
important as it may influence the assessment results. Briefly discuss the
responsibilities of the assessment practitioner in ensuring a good relationship. (5)
QUESTION 4
For each method for estimating reliability, state the considerations that would influence
whether or not you would choose that specific method. (10)
2012 Semester 1 Self assessment
QUESTION 1
Discuss the general steps in psychological test construction and explain for each step
how the South African multicultural and multilingual context should be taken into
consideration. (15)
QUESTION 2
The future of psychological testing is certain to include greater use of computers. In
view of this statement, discuss the potential contributions of computers and the
inherent potential dangers that are related to the use of computers in this regard. (10)
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(a) Why should the use of assessment measures be controlled? (5)
The use of psychological measures is restricted to qualified trained professionals. See
page 94, section 8.1.1 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
(b) The relationship between the assessment practitioner and the test taker is very
important as it may influence the assessment results. Briefly discuss the
responsibilities of the assessment practitioner in ensuring a good relationship. (5)
The relationship between the assessment practitioner and the test taker is discussed in
section 9.3.1 on pages 114 to 118 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
Question 2
(a) What are some common misconceptions about the nature of
“intelligence” as symbolised by IQ? (5)
The meaning of the intelligence score and its misconceptions are discussed on pages
132 to 133, section 10.2.1 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
(b) Explain what is meant by “dynamic assessment” and discuss where these types of
measures are typically used. Also give an example of such a measure in the South
African context. (5)
Dynamic assessment is discussed on page 131 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009). In your
summary of that discussion, you should have highlighted what dynamic assessment is;
what the advantages are and then you could also have mentioned the measures that are
in use in South Africa based in this approach
Question 3
Discuss how psychological assessment is applied to assess individuals in industry. (10)
The psychological assessment use in industry to assess individuals is discussed in
section
15.1.1 on pages 204 to 207 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
Question 4
,It is always important to consider the context in which assessment results were
obtained, to be able to understand them. The social context is seen as one of the most
difficult yet most important contexts. Discuss how the following factors can impact on
the performance of assessment measures. (15)
This question encourages more critical thinking from you – it is good to know about
fairness and ethical processes to follow while administering the test, however that
awareness should not stop there. Even when results are interpreted caution and
considerations about the context in which the assessment results were obtained should
be taken into account.
(a) Acculturation – see pages 245 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
, (b) Test wiseness – see pages 248 to 249 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
(c) Schooling – see pages 242 to 243 of Foxcroft and Roodt (2009).
2012 Semester 1 Assignment 1
QUESTION 1
Discuss the different types of validity that are typically evaluated with regard to
psychological tests, and specifically mention which factors could affect the validity
coefficient. (10)
QUESTION 2
Discuss the differences between individual and group tests of intelligence and indicate
the advantages and disadvantages associated with each. (10)
QUESTION 3
3.1 Any standardised test released by a respectable test development organisation for
use by psychologists will be accompanied by a test user’s manual. Discuss the
information that you would expect to find in such a manual to help you to evaluate
the test critically. (10)
3.2 The relationship between the assessment practitioner and the test taker is very
important as it may influence the assessment results. Briefly discuss the
responsibilities of the assessment practitioner in ensuring a good relationship. (5)
QUESTION 4
For each method for estimating reliability, state the considerations that would influence
whether or not you would choose that specific method. (10)
2012 Semester 1 Self assessment
QUESTION 1
Discuss the general steps in psychological test construction and explain for each step
how the South African multicultural and multilingual context should be taken into
consideration. (15)
QUESTION 2
The future of psychological testing is certain to include greater use of computers. In
view of this statement, discuss the potential contributions of computers and the
inherent potential dangers that are related to the use of computers in this regard. (10)
