Chapter 9 + 15

Question 1

3 Reasons why pysch tests are useful

Answer 1

1. Can help people make important decisions
2. Can help determine whether a person is suited for a job
3. Can help indicate whether a person needs medication to reduce agitation

Question 2

3 tips for test taking

Answer 2

1. Gather info- questions, location, when test given
2. Practice- create your own test questions + study
3. Be test-wise- read directions, bring right tools

Question 3

3 features that pysch tests must have

Answer 3

1. Standardized
2. Validity
3. Test-retest reliability

Question 4

4 steps in cognitive restructuring

Answer 4

1. Identify self-defeating thoughts
2. Replace self-defeating thoughts with positive ones
3. Imagine yourself in the testing situation
4. Reward yourself for thinking positively

Question 5

3 evaluations of interest inventories

Answer 5

1. Can help point people in the right direction
2. Interest does not= ability or aptitude to succeed
3. NO important life decisions should be made on the basis of one test

Question 6

3 items that pysch tests assess

Answer 6

1. Abilities
2. Feelings
3. Behaviors or attitudes

Question 7

Intelligence=

Answer 7

The ability to learn from prior experiences, to think rationally, and deal effectively with the environment

Question 8

Intelligence test=

Answer 8

Measure overall learning ability