History of Psychological Assessment

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Who is considered the father of modern psychological assessment?

  1. Alfred Binet

  2. James McKeen Cattell

  3. Francis Galton

  4. Wilhelm Wundt


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Francis Galton is considered the father of modern psychological assessment due to his pioneering work in the field of psychometrics, including the development of the first intelligence test.

What was the first intelligence test?

  1. Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

  2. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

  3. Woodworth Personal Data Sheet

  4. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale was the first intelligence test, developed by Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon in 1905.

What was the purpose of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

  1. To measure intelligence

  2. To diagnose mental illness

  3. To assess personality

  4. To predict academic achievement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale was developed to measure intelligence, particularly in school children.

Who developed the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale?

  1. Alfred Binet

  2. James McKeen Cattell

  3. David Wechsler

  4. Carl Jung


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

David Wechsler developed the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale in 1955.

What was the first personality test?

  1. Woodworth Personal Data Sheet

  2. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory

  3. Rorschach Inkblot Test

  4. Thematic Apperception Test


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Woodworth Personal Data Sheet was the first personality test, developed by Robert S. Woodworth during World War I.

Who developed the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory?

  1. Starke R. Hathaway

  2. J. Charnley McKinley

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory was developed by Starke R. Hathaway and J. Charnley McKinley in 1942.

What was the purpose of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory?

  1. To diagnose mental illness

  2. To assess personality

  3. To predict academic achievement

  4. To measure intelligence


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory was developed to assess personality, particularly in clinical settings.

Who developed the Rorschach Inkblot Test?

  1. Hermann Rorschach

  2. David Wechsler

  3. Carl Jung

  4. Alfred Binet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hermann Rorschach developed the Rorschach Inkblot Test in 1921.

What was the purpose of the Rorschach Inkblot Test?

  1. To diagnose mental illness

  2. To assess personality

  3. To measure intelligence

  4. To predict academic achievement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Rorschach Inkblot Test was developed to assess personality, particularly in clinical settings.

Who developed the Thematic Apperception Test?

  1. Henry A. Murray

  2. Christiana D. Morgan

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Thematic Apperception Test was developed by Henry A. Murray and Christiana D. Morgan in 1935.

What was the purpose of the Thematic Apperception Test?

  1. To diagnose mental illness

  2. To assess personality

  3. To measure intelligence

  4. To predict academic achievement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Thematic Apperception Test was developed to assess personality, particularly in clinical settings.

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

  1. Intelligence test

  2. Personality test

  3. Projective test

  4. Neurological test


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neurological tests are not a type of psychological assessment, as they are used to assess brain function rather than psychological characteristics.

Which of the following is an example of a projective test?

  1. Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

  2. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

  3. Rorschach Inkblot Test

  4. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rorschach Inkblot Test is an example of a projective test, as it presents ambiguous stimuli to the test taker and asks them to interpret them.

Which of the following is an example of a personality test?

  1. Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

  2. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

  3. Woodworth Personal Data Sheet

  4. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory is an example of a personality test, as it assesses various aspects of personality, including traits, disorders, and psychopathology.

Which of the following is an example of an intelligence test?

  1. Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

  2. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

  3. Woodworth Personal Data Sheet

  4. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale is an example of an intelligence test, as it measures cognitive abilities such as reasoning, problem-solving, and verbal comprehension.

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