EPPP EXAMS - COMBINED SET 2 (EPPP
TEST BANK) 2000 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023 UPDATED
When using the multitrait-multimethod matrix:
a) different examinees are tested at the same time with multiple measures and their
scores on the measures are correlated
b) the same examinees are tested at different times with multiple measures and
their scores on the measures are correlated
c) different examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using
multiple measures and their scores on the measures are correlated
d) the same examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using
multiple measures and their scores on the measures are correlated
c) different examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using
multiple measures and their scores on the measures are correlated
Which is a contingency model of leaderships that distinguishes btwn 5 levels of
participative leadership?
a) Fiedler's contingency theory
b) House's path-goal theory
c) Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership model
d) Vroom, Yetton, and Jago's normative model
d) Vroom, Yetton, and Jago's normative model
Dvptl research has linked anxiety in an expectant mother to which of the
following?
a) premature birth
b) childhood autism
c) increased crying in the newborn
d) decreased activity levels in the newborn
c) increased crying in the newborn
,the parallel distribution processing (PDP) model describes memory in terms of :
a) different levels of encoding.
b) multiple discontinuous stages.
c) a network of highly interconnected units.
d) separate verbal and nonverbal coding systems.
c) a network of highly interconnected units.
Which technique should be used to eval the cause and effect or predictive
relationships btwn measured variables and latent factors?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling
d) structural equation modeling -used to explore or confirm hypothesised
relationships btwn both measured and latent variables
Which technique should be used to classify people into criterion groups based on
their scores on 2/more predictors?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling
c) discriminant function analysis
Which technique should be used to eval convergent and divergent validity?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
Which technique should be used to identify homogenous groups from items
measuring different symptoms?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling
,cluster analysis
A drive for order that involves the testing of patterns and structures agains the real
world is:
a) elaboration
b) deduction
c) equilibration
d) accommodation
equilibration- Piaget- involves a comb of assimilation and accommodation and is
motivated by a drive for balance/order
Nonsexist therapy, in comparison to feminist therapy, places greater emphasis on:
a) the impact of sex roles and sexism
b) modification of personal behavior
c) treating men and women the same
d) the egalitarian nature of the therapeutic relationship
b) modification of personal behavior (a & c are characteristic of both types of
therapy)
An assessment center is most likely to include which:
a) a measure of psychomotor ability
b) a lie detector
c) a "vestibule"
d) an "in-basket test"
d) an "in-basket test"
To be consistent with the Fed Educational Rights and the Privacy Act, a school
psychologist must keep in mind that:
a) it is necessary to obtain the signed consent of a student's parents before releasing
any information from the student's file to officials of another school where the
student is planning to enroll
b) student records, including identifying information, must be released to
designated federal and state educational authorities if needed in connection with
the evaluation of federally-sponsored educational programs
c) parents have the right not only to inspect and review their children's school
records but also to challenge the contents of records
d) all of the above
, c) parents have the right not only to inspect and review their children's school
records but also to challenge the contents of records
The mother of a 35 year old man says that for 5 weeks he has seemed perplexed,
nervous and his tone of voice varies btwn flat and shrill. His speech is sometimes
like a "word salad" and he seems to be listening to voices/sounds that she cannot
hear. The best diagnosis is:
a) schizophrenia, disorganized type
b) schizoid personality disorder
c) schizoaffective disorder
d) schizophreniform disorder
d) schizophreniform disorder - similar to Sx but duration of less than 6 months
A test is administered to 200 examinees and the dstribrution of raw scores are
converted to percentile ranks. The number of examinees who obtain % ranks btwn
91-95 will be:
a) equal to the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and
55
b) less than the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and
55
c) more than the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and
55
d) cannot be determined
a) equal to the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and
55 (5% in each)
When calc the F-ratio for ANOVA, which provides an estimate of variablitiy due
to the effects of error only?
a) MST
b) MSW
c) MSB
d) MSA
MSW= mean squared within=pooled measure of variability within each treatmetn
group. Provides an estimate of variablility due to error only
When calc the F-ratio for ANOVA, which provides a measure of both treatment
effects and error?
a) MST
TEST BANK) 2000 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2023 UPDATED
When using the multitrait-multimethod matrix:
a) different examinees are tested at the same time with multiple measures and their
scores on the measures are correlated
b) the same examinees are tested at different times with multiple measures and
their scores on the measures are correlated
c) different examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using
multiple measures and their scores on the measures are correlated
d) the same examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using
multiple measures and their scores on the measures are correlated
c) different examinees are tested on multiple (same and different) traits using
multiple measures and their scores on the measures are correlated
Which is a contingency model of leaderships that distinguishes btwn 5 levels of
participative leadership?
a) Fiedler's contingency theory
b) House's path-goal theory
c) Hersey and Blanchard's situational leadership model
d) Vroom, Yetton, and Jago's normative model
d) Vroom, Yetton, and Jago's normative model
Dvptl research has linked anxiety in an expectant mother to which of the
following?
a) premature birth
b) childhood autism
c) increased crying in the newborn
d) decreased activity levels in the newborn
c) increased crying in the newborn
,the parallel distribution processing (PDP) model describes memory in terms of :
a) different levels of encoding.
b) multiple discontinuous stages.
c) a network of highly interconnected units.
d) separate verbal and nonverbal coding systems.
c) a network of highly interconnected units.
Which technique should be used to eval the cause and effect or predictive
relationships btwn measured variables and latent factors?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling
d) structural equation modeling -used to explore or confirm hypothesised
relationships btwn both measured and latent variables
Which technique should be used to classify people into criterion groups based on
their scores on 2/more predictors?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling
c) discriminant function analysis
Which technique should be used to eval convergent and divergent validity?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
Which technique should be used to identify homogenous groups from items
measuring different symptoms?
a) cluster analysis
b) multitrait-multimethod matrix
c) discriminant function analysis
d) structural equation modeling
,cluster analysis
A drive for order that involves the testing of patterns and structures agains the real
world is:
a) elaboration
b) deduction
c) equilibration
d) accommodation
equilibration- Piaget- involves a comb of assimilation and accommodation and is
motivated by a drive for balance/order
Nonsexist therapy, in comparison to feminist therapy, places greater emphasis on:
a) the impact of sex roles and sexism
b) modification of personal behavior
c) treating men and women the same
d) the egalitarian nature of the therapeutic relationship
b) modification of personal behavior (a & c are characteristic of both types of
therapy)
An assessment center is most likely to include which:
a) a measure of psychomotor ability
b) a lie detector
c) a "vestibule"
d) an "in-basket test"
d) an "in-basket test"
To be consistent with the Fed Educational Rights and the Privacy Act, a school
psychologist must keep in mind that:
a) it is necessary to obtain the signed consent of a student's parents before releasing
any information from the student's file to officials of another school where the
student is planning to enroll
b) student records, including identifying information, must be released to
designated federal and state educational authorities if needed in connection with
the evaluation of federally-sponsored educational programs
c) parents have the right not only to inspect and review their children's school
records but also to challenge the contents of records
d) all of the above
, c) parents have the right not only to inspect and review their children's school
records but also to challenge the contents of records
The mother of a 35 year old man says that for 5 weeks he has seemed perplexed,
nervous and his tone of voice varies btwn flat and shrill. His speech is sometimes
like a "word salad" and he seems to be listening to voices/sounds that she cannot
hear. The best diagnosis is:
a) schizophrenia, disorganized type
b) schizoid personality disorder
c) schizoaffective disorder
d) schizophreniform disorder
d) schizophreniform disorder - similar to Sx but duration of less than 6 months
A test is administered to 200 examinees and the dstribrution of raw scores are
converted to percentile ranks. The number of examinees who obtain % ranks btwn
91-95 will be:
a) equal to the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and
55
b) less than the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and
55
c) more than the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and
55
d) cannot be determined
a) equal to the number of examinees who obtain percentile ranks between 51 and
55 (5% in each)
When calc the F-ratio for ANOVA, which provides an estimate of variablitiy due
to the effects of error only?
a) MST
b) MSW
c) MSB
d) MSA
MSW= mean squared within=pooled measure of variability within each treatmetn
group. Provides an estimate of variablility due to error only
When calc the F-ratio for ANOVA, which provides a measure of both treatment
effects and error?
a) MST
