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Psychological measurement Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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Quantitative

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is subject to numerical qualification

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Psychological Test

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Is a measurement tool or technique that requires a person to perform a behaviour in order to make inferences about human attributes, traits, characteristics or predict future outcomes

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Measurement

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is a set of rules for assigning numbers to traits, objects, attributes, skills, behaviour

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Assessment

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is a systematic procedure for collecting information that can be used to make inferences/predictions about people (e.g., an interview, observation, checking records).

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Psychological Construct

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are the underlying observable traits, attributes, characteristics or behaviours that tests are designed to describe, understand and measure

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Behaviour Sampling

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a sample of behaviour

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Standardization

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The behaviour sample is obtained under standardized conditions

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Scoring Rules

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There are established scoring rules for obtaining quantitative information from the behaviour sample. (Objective and Subjective)

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Inference

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Using evidence to reach a conclusion

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Psychometrics

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is the quantitative and technical aspects of testing

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Psychometrics Quality

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Psychological tests can differ in terms of their psychometric quality (good or bad)

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12
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Critique test

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Is an analysis of the test

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13
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High stakes test

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Test that is used to make important decisions

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Yushun

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Xia Dynasty: (Chinese Era)
(chinese emperor) administered examinations to officials every 3rd year fo determine whether they were suitable to remain in office
- first recorded psychological test

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15
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Alfred Binet

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Binet-Simon Scale

- first test of mental ability

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Lewis Terman

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Stanford Binet Intelligence scales
- Added an intelligence quotient (IQ) index
Developed for the use with american ages 3 years to adulthood

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David Wechsler

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The Wechsler-Bellevue intelligence scale and the Wechsler Adult intelligence scale
- Provided an index of general mental ability and revealed patterns of a person’s intellectual strengths and weaknesses

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Robert Woodsworth

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The personal data sheet

- Created a test to determine which soldiers would not be able to handle the stress associated with combat

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Hermann Rorschach

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The Rorschach inkblot test

  • Was used to identify personality disorders and assess mental functioning
  • Individuals look at inkblots and report their perception
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Henry A. Murray and C.D. Morgan

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Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

  • Individuals are shown ambiguous pictures and asked to tell an in depth story for each picture
  • Responses are then analyzed
21
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Vocational tests

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Helps predict how successful an applicant would be in specific occupations
- Was needed due to thousands of people losing their jobs due to the great depression (people were forced to look for new lines of work)

22
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Tests of maximal performance

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Require for test taker to perform a task

23
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Behaviour observation test

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Involve observing people’s behaviour and how people typically respond in a particular context

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Self report tests

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Requires test takers to report or describe their feelings, beliefs, opinions or mental states.

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Standardized sample

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people who are tested to obtain data to establish a frame of reference for interpreting individual test scores (norms)

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Norms

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indicate the average performance of a group and the distribution of scores above and below this average

27
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Non standardized tests

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Do not have standardized samples and are more common
- Usually constructed by a teacher or trainer in a less formal manner
Ex. Test in school

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Objective tests

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Tests where test taker chooses a response out of predetermined correct answers

29
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Projective tests

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Test takers view and are asked to respond to unstructured or ambiguous stimuli such as images or incomplete sentences.
Ex. TAT test

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Achievement tests

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Measure a person’s previous learning in a specific academic area
- Test of knowledge

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Aptitude tests

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Assess a test takers potential for learning or ability to perform in a new job or situation

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Intelligence tests

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Asses a test taker’s ability to cope with the environment but at a broader level than aptitude test.

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Interest interventions

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Assess a person’s interest in educational programs for job setting and provide information for making career decisions.
- predict satisfaction in work areas

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Personality tests

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measure human character or disposition

35
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Psychological assessment

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Multiple methods for gathering information about an individual

36
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Survey

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used to collect important information from individuals

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