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A study measuring the IQ levels of a group of men, of differing ages, performed on a single day
is most likely an example of:
a. a cross-sectional study.
b. a longitudinal study.
c. a stratified sample study.
d. a systematic sample study. correct answers a. a Cross-sectional study
Which of the following is TRUE of testing people with disabilities?
a. Test scores administered under standardized and modified conditions are typically equivalent.
b. General agreement exists on how tests should be modified for people with disabilities.
c. There exists a need for a growing body of research related to the equivalency between tests
administered under standardized and under modified conditions.
d. The presence of disabilities should not impact test results. correct answers c. There exists a
need for a growing body of research related to the equivalency between tests administered under
standardized and under modified conditions.
Which of the following best describes norms?
a. They give meaning to a behavior sample
b. They provide a parallel form for comparison
c. They indicate whether a test is reliable
d. They tell whether a distribution of scores is normally distributed correct answers a. They give
meaning to a behavior sample
An individual is given the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales (WAIS-IV) by a psychologist.
When showing the client the results, the tester compares the client's score on the vocabulary
subtest to his score on the digit span subtest and his score on the block design subtest, etc. This
type of assessment is:
a. norm-referenced.
,b. criterion-referenced.
c. ipsatively interpreted.
d. cohort-referenced. correct answers c. ipsatively interpreted.
A counselor is asked to evaluate a client for possible intellectual disabilities. The client achieves
a score of 50 on the WAIS-IV. According to the DSM, what range does this place her in?
a. Moderate to severe intellectual disabilities
b. Mild to moderate intellectual disabilities
c. Mild to profound intellectual disabilities
d. Severe to profound intellectual disabilities correct answers b. Mild to moderate intellectual
disabilities
Which term does NOT fall under the "appraisal" process?
a. Group testing
b. Individual testing
c. Clinical observation
d. Clinical intervention correct answers d. Clinical intervention
A counselor wants to make sure that the test she is using provides the same scores for people
when they retake the test a month later. What should the counselor look for when reviewing the
test manual?
a. Alternate or parallel-forms reliability
b. Split-half reliability
c. Scorer reliability
d. Test-retest reliability correct answers d. Test-retest reliability
When completing the client assessment and developing the plan of care with a client with an
eating disorder, it is especially important to ask the client about which of the following?
a. Motivation to change behavior
,b. Self-injurious behavior
c. Sexual dysfunction
d. Goal for weight correct answers b. Self-injurious behavior
The counselor is conducting vocational assessment of a client with disabilities, beginning with
the initial rehabilitation assessment. Which of the following should the counselor do next?
a. Workplace assessment
b. Functional capacity evaluation
c. Physical conditioning assessment
d. Risk assessment correct answers b. Functional capacity evaluation
(beginning with the initial rehabilitation assessment and followed by a functional capacity
evaluation. The next steps include a physical conditioning assessment and vocational assessment
and then functional education and physical conditioning to prepare for work)
Which of the following is correct regarding either norm-referenced tests or criterion-referenced
tests?
a. Norm-referenced tests show what knowledge an individual has
b. Criterion-referenced tests show an individual's rank in the group
c. Criterion-referenced tests compare an individual's score to others
d. Norm-referenced tests compare an individual's score to others correct answers d. Norm-
referenced tests compare an individual's score to others
Dr. Stanwyck has used two different counseling approaches with two different groups of college
students. Both groups had similar scores on a pre-test of self-efficacy. He gives each group the
same post-test to measure their self-efficacy levels following the course of counseling. What
kind of test would he most likely use to see if there is a statistically significant difference
between the two groups' post-test scores?
a. A t-test
b. A one-way ANOVA
c. A factorial ANOVA
, d. A MANOVA correct answers a. A t-test
A client who has been in recovery from cocaine addiction is laughing and telling the counselor
about the good times he had when he was using cocaine and how much better his social life was.
Which of the following should the counselor suspect?
a. The client is in relapse
b. The client remains abstinent
c. The client thinks addiction is humorous
d. The client is no longer interested in using cocaine correct answers a. The client is in relapse
When applying to graduate school, the admissions committee compares the candidate's scores on
the GRE with the candidate's grade point average reported on the college transcripts. This is an
example of:
a. construct validity.
b. content validity.
c. criterion-related validity.
d. concurrent validity. correct answers c. criterion-related validity.
The values clarification process has three steps: (1) choosing, (2) prizing, and (3) which of the
following?
a. Evaluating
b. Assessing
c. Demonstrating
d. Acting correct answers d. Acting
The key difference between ipsative scales and normative scales is that ipsative scales:
a. allow the counselor to make comparisons among individuals.
b. provide information about an individual client.
c. include achievement and aptitude tests.
A study measuring the IQ levels of a group of men, of differing ages, performed on a single day
is most likely an example of:
a. a cross-sectional study.
b. a longitudinal study.
c. a stratified sample study.
d. a systematic sample study. correct answers a. a Cross-sectional study
Which of the following is TRUE of testing people with disabilities?
a. Test scores administered under standardized and modified conditions are typically equivalent.
b. General agreement exists on how tests should be modified for people with disabilities.
c. There exists a need for a growing body of research related to the equivalency between tests
administered under standardized and under modified conditions.
d. The presence of disabilities should not impact test results. correct answers c. There exists a
need for a growing body of research related to the equivalency between tests administered under
standardized and under modified conditions.
Which of the following best describes norms?
a. They give meaning to a behavior sample
b. They provide a parallel form for comparison
c. They indicate whether a test is reliable
d. They tell whether a distribution of scores is normally distributed correct answers a. They give
meaning to a behavior sample
An individual is given the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales (WAIS-IV) by a psychologist.
When showing the client the results, the tester compares the client's score on the vocabulary
subtest to his score on the digit span subtest and his score on the block design subtest, etc. This
type of assessment is:
a. norm-referenced.
,b. criterion-referenced.
c. ipsatively interpreted.
d. cohort-referenced. correct answers c. ipsatively interpreted.
A counselor is asked to evaluate a client for possible intellectual disabilities. The client achieves
a score of 50 on the WAIS-IV. According to the DSM, what range does this place her in?
a. Moderate to severe intellectual disabilities
b. Mild to moderate intellectual disabilities
c. Mild to profound intellectual disabilities
d. Severe to profound intellectual disabilities correct answers b. Mild to moderate intellectual
disabilities
Which term does NOT fall under the "appraisal" process?
a. Group testing
b. Individual testing
c. Clinical observation
d. Clinical intervention correct answers d. Clinical intervention
A counselor wants to make sure that the test she is using provides the same scores for people
when they retake the test a month later. What should the counselor look for when reviewing the
test manual?
a. Alternate or parallel-forms reliability
b. Split-half reliability
c. Scorer reliability
d. Test-retest reliability correct answers d. Test-retest reliability
When completing the client assessment and developing the plan of care with a client with an
eating disorder, it is especially important to ask the client about which of the following?
a. Motivation to change behavior
,b. Self-injurious behavior
c. Sexual dysfunction
d. Goal for weight correct answers b. Self-injurious behavior
The counselor is conducting vocational assessment of a client with disabilities, beginning with
the initial rehabilitation assessment. Which of the following should the counselor do next?
a. Workplace assessment
b. Functional capacity evaluation
c. Physical conditioning assessment
d. Risk assessment correct answers b. Functional capacity evaluation
(beginning with the initial rehabilitation assessment and followed by a functional capacity
evaluation. The next steps include a physical conditioning assessment and vocational assessment
and then functional education and physical conditioning to prepare for work)
Which of the following is correct regarding either norm-referenced tests or criterion-referenced
tests?
a. Norm-referenced tests show what knowledge an individual has
b. Criterion-referenced tests show an individual's rank in the group
c. Criterion-referenced tests compare an individual's score to others
d. Norm-referenced tests compare an individual's score to others correct answers d. Norm-
referenced tests compare an individual's score to others
Dr. Stanwyck has used two different counseling approaches with two different groups of college
students. Both groups had similar scores on a pre-test of self-efficacy. He gives each group the
same post-test to measure their self-efficacy levels following the course of counseling. What
kind of test would he most likely use to see if there is a statistically significant difference
between the two groups' post-test scores?
a. A t-test
b. A one-way ANOVA
c. A factorial ANOVA
, d. A MANOVA correct answers a. A t-test
A client who has been in recovery from cocaine addiction is laughing and telling the counselor
about the good times he had when he was using cocaine and how much better his social life was.
Which of the following should the counselor suspect?
a. The client is in relapse
b. The client remains abstinent
c. The client thinks addiction is humorous
d. The client is no longer interested in using cocaine correct answers a. The client is in relapse
When applying to graduate school, the admissions committee compares the candidate's scores on
the GRE with the candidate's grade point average reported on the college transcripts. This is an
example of:
a. construct validity.
b. content validity.
c. criterion-related validity.
d. concurrent validity. correct answers c. criterion-related validity.
The values clarification process has three steps: (1) choosing, (2) prizing, and (3) which of the
following?
a. Evaluating
b. Assessing
c. Demonstrating
d. Acting correct answers d. Acting
The key difference between ipsative scales and normative scales is that ipsative scales:
a. allow the counselor to make comparisons among individuals.
b. provide information about an individual client.
c. include achievement and aptitude tests.
