The tests are developed as instruments to enable the collection of data about individuals, such as intelligence tests and examinations, attitude scales personality assessment, test of creativity and:

Related Mcqs:

1. The normative survey methods makes use of various test and techniques in the collection of data, such as standard tests, the interview, check list, naire, inventory, and anecdotal record, biographical and autobiographical records. It relates to:

   A. Binet
   B. Dewey
   C. Charles De
   D. None of these

2. Stroebe and Diehl (1994) conducted a clever piece of research into why brainstorming does not appear to enhance individual creativity. They hypothesized that, during a brainstorming session, because may speak at a time, other group members have to keep silent, and may be distracted by the content of the group discussion or forget their own ideas. Storebe and Diehi termed this phenomenon ‘production blocking’, because the waiting time before speaking and the distracting influence of others ‘ idea could potentially block individuals from coming up with their ideas. The result of their subsequent study were clear-cut: participants generated approximately twice as many ideas when they were allowed to express their ideas as they occurred than when they had to wait their turn. But which two of the following can we infer from these results?
   1.That ‘production blocking’ does not occur in interactive brainstorming groups.
   2.That ‘production blocking’ is an important factor explaining the inferiority of interactive brainstorming groups.
   3.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas in one group, and than express them to another group.
   4.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas separately, and then express them in a subsequent joint meeting.

   A. 1 & 2
   B. 2 & 3
   C. 1 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

3. Stroebe and Diehl(1994) conducted a clever piece of research into why brainstorming does not appear to enhance individual creativity. They hypothesized that, during a brainstorming session, because may speak at a time, other group members have to keep silent, and may be distracted by the content of the group discussion or forget their own ideas. Storebe and Diehi termed this phenomenon ‘production blocking’, because the waiting time before speaking and the distracting influence of others ‘ idea could potentially block individuals from coming up with their ideas. The result of their subsequent study were clear-cut: participants generated approximately twice as many ideas when they were allowed to express their ideas as they occurred than when they had to wait their turn. But which two of the following can we infer from these results?
   1.That ‘production blocking’ does not occur in interactive brainstorming groups.
   2.That ‘production blocking’ is an important factor explaining the inferiority of interactive brainstorming groups.
   3.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas in one group, and than express them to another group.
   4.That it may be more effective to ask group members to develop their ideas separately, and then express them in a subsequent joint meeting.

   A. 1 & 2
   B. 2 & 3
   C. 1 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

4. How many factors does Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales—Fifth Edition feature for each of which yields an index score?

   A. Four
   B. Four or five
   C. Exactly five
   D. Exactly three

5. Which of the following is true of personal construct theory? 1: George Kelly developed personal construct theory to examine how individuals view the world. 2: Personal construct theory portrays people as victims of unconscious desires and impulses. 3: Personal construct theory does not try to locate the individual on the personality theorists, dimensions. 4: Kelly basically took the view that we are all artists.

   A. 1 & 2
   B. 3 & 4
   C. 1 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

6. Musa is attractive and assertive. He arrives at work on time each day, and never complains. When his coworkers are asked to assess Musa’s intelligence, they consistently rate him much higher than his scores on intelligence test. This is an example of _____________________?

   A. the mere exposure effect
   B. the halo effect
   C. the placebo effect
   D. the fundamental attribution

7. Sania expects that diligent study will enable to earn good grades on her tests. Paula’s belief best illustrates:

   A. the spotlight effect
   B. an Electra complex
   C. an internal locus of control
   D. unconditional positive regard

8. Which one of the following was developed by the Army as the first group-administered test of intelligence?

   A. Otis
   B. Beta
   C. Alpha
   D. Bender Gestalt

9. When individuals notice inconsistency between their own behaviour and attitude, they are said to be experiencing:

   A. Psychological reactance
   B. Cognitive dissonance
   C. Behaviour differential
   D. Behavioural inconsistency

10. If both depressed and non-depressed individuals received similar scores on a diagnostic test for depression, it is said that the test ______________________?

    A. has not been standardized
    B. is not valid
    C. is not reliable
    D. has not been factor analyzed