Special Topics in Psychological Assessment

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Which of the following is NOT a type of psychological assessment?

  1. Intelligence testing

  2. Personality testing

  3. Neuropsychological testing

  4. Vocational testing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vocational testing is not a type of psychological assessment. It is a type of career counseling that helps people find jobs that are a good fit for their skills and interests.

What is the most widely used intelligence test?

  1. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

  2. Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

  3. Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC)

  4. Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ-III)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is the most widely used intelligence test. It is used to assess cognitive abilities in adults aged 16 and older.

What is the difference between a personality test and a personality inventory?

  1. Personality tests are more objective than personality inventories.

  2. Personality inventories are more objective than personality tests.

  3. Personality tests are more comprehensive than personality inventories.

  4. Personality inventories are more comprehensive than personality tests.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Personality inventories are more objective than personality tests because they are based on self-report data, which is less susceptible to bias than data collected from other sources, such as interviews or observations.

Which of the following is NOT a type of neuropsychological test?

  1. The Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS)

  2. The Trail Making Test

  3. The Stroop Test

  4. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is not a type of neuropsychological test. It is a personality test that is used to assess psychological disorders.

What is the purpose of a forensic psychological assessment?

  1. To assess a person's risk of recidivism

  2. To assess a person's competency to stand trial

  3. To assess a person's mental state at the time of a crime

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a forensic psychological assessment is to assess a person's risk of recidivism, competency to stand trial, and mental state at the time of a crime.

Which of the following is NOT a type of special topic in psychological assessment?

  1. Forensic psychology

  2. Neuropsychology

  3. Clinical psychology

  4. Educational psychology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Educational psychology is not a type of special topic in psychological assessment. It is a branch of psychology that focuses on the study of learning and teaching.

What is the difference between a psychological assessment and a psychological evaluation?

  1. A psychological assessment is more comprehensive than a psychological evaluation.

  2. A psychological evaluation is more comprehensive than a psychological assessment.

  3. A psychological assessment is more objective than a psychological evaluation.

  4. A psychological evaluation is more objective than a psychological assessment.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A psychological evaluation is more comprehensive than a psychological assessment because it includes a wider range of information, such as interviews, observations, and medical records.

Which of the following is NOT a type of psychological assessment report?

  1. Narrative report

  2. Interpretive report

  3. Summary report

  4. Technical report


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A summary report is not a type of psychological assessment report. It is a brief overview of the findings of a psychological assessment.

What is the most important ethical consideration in psychological assessment?

  1. Confidentiality

  2. Competence

  3. Objectivity

  4. Integrity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confidentiality is the most important ethical consideration in psychological assessment because it protects the privacy of the client.

What is the role of the psychologist in a psychological assessment?

  1. To administer and score the tests

  2. To interpret the results of the tests

  3. To make recommendations based on the results of the tests

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the psychologist in a psychological assessment is to administer and score the tests, interpret the results of the tests, and make recommendations based on the results of the tests.

What is the difference between a standardized test and a non-standardized test?

  1. Standardized tests are more reliable than non-standardized tests.

  2. Non-standardized tests are more reliable than standardized tests.

  3. Standardized tests are more valid than non-standardized tests.

  4. Non-standardized tests are more valid than standardized tests.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Standardized tests are more reliable than non-standardized tests because they are administered and scored in a consistent manner.

Which of the following is NOT a type of projective test?

  1. Rorschach Inkblot Test

  2. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

  3. Sentence Completion Test

  4. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is not a type of projective test. It is an intelligence test.

What is the purpose of a psychological assessment battery?

  1. To assess a wide range of psychological constructs

  2. To provide a comprehensive picture of a person's functioning

  3. To help clinicians make diagnostic decisions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a psychological assessment battery is to assess a wide range of psychological constructs, provide a comprehensive picture of a person's functioning, and help clinicians make diagnostic decisions.

Which of the following is NOT a type of psychological assessment interview?

  1. Structured interview

  2. Semi-structured interview

  3. Unstructured interview

  4. Diagnostic interview


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A diagnostic interview is not a type of psychological assessment interview. It is a type of clinical interview that is used to make a diagnosis.

What is the difference between a psychological assessment and a psychological intervention?

  1. A psychological assessment is used to diagnose a mental disorder.

  2. A psychological intervention is used to treat a mental disorder.

  3. A psychological assessment is more objective than a psychological intervention.

  4. A psychological intervention is more objective than a psychological assessment.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A psychological intervention is used to treat a mental disorder, while a psychological assessment is used to diagnose a mental disorder.

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