The 20 questions below are worth 4
points each.
1.
A school psychologist strongly believes a
particular child is in need of special services. What is the psychologist
trying to control for if he or she uses the most recently normed test
available?
2.
What are two benefits of the WASI?
3.
Identify three improvements of the WAIS-IV over
the WAIS-III.
4.
Provide one advantage and one disadvantage of
group-administered intelligence tests.
5.
Give three examples of extra-test behavior on an
ability test.
6.
Name three recommended uses for the
Woodcock-Johnson III.
7.
Name three things that would be included in the
best approach to diagnosing a specific learning ability.
8.
What is the purpose of empirical criterion
keying?
9.
Identify two functions of validity scales on
personality tests.
10.
Identify a criticism of the MMPI that
contributed to the need for developing the MMPI-2. Identify a criticism of the
MMPI-2.What is the purpose of the inquiry stage of the administration of the
Rorschach test?
11.
What is the purpose of the inquiry stage of the
administration of the Rorschach test?
12.
Identify three criticisms of projective tests.
13.
What principle do assessors utilize when interpreting
the TAT?
14.
Give an example of a behavioral assessment
approach.
15.
What does a mental status exam assess?
16.
Give an example of the Barnum effect.
17.
Why is it recommended to utilize the BDI-II with
other tests?
18.
What are three things that the Tower of Hanoi
measures?
19.
Give an example of a performance assessment.
20.
What is an assessment center and what is it
utilized for?
Essay
Questions
The essay questions below are worth 10 points each.
1.
Compare and contrast two established personality
assessments discussed in the course. Include in your discussion strengths and
limitations of each measure.
2.
Throughout the course, issues related to
cultural diversity have been addressed. Identify one intelligence, educational,
or personality measure and describe its strengths and weaknesses as it relates to
diversity.
3.
Identify and describe at least three ethical
dilemmas or responsibilities a psychological assessor may face.
