In order to correct for guessing
a. a correction formula can be used.
b. distractors should be eliminated.
c. the number of items should be increased.
d. distractors should be increased.
Tests that provide a statement, usually of the self-report variety, and require the subject to choose between two or more alternative responses, are called
a. group tests.
b. individual tests.
c. structured personality tests.
d. projective personality tests.
In multiple choice examinations, incorrect alternatives are called
a. flags.
b. non-categories.
c. distractors.
d. miss rates.
Tests that measure an individual's typical behavior are called
a. ability tests.
b. personality tests.
c. intelligence tests.
d. group tests.
True-false examinations use
a. a dichotomous format.
b. a polytomous format.
c. a Likert format.
d. a category format.
Projective personality tests
a. provide a statement, usually of the self-report variety.
b. require the subject to choose between two or more alternative responses.
c. are unstructured.
d. are structured.
Distractors that are obviously incorrect
a. lower the reliability of the test.
b. increase the reliability of the test.
c. have no impact on the reliability of the test.
d. reduce the likelihood of correct guessing.
The main purpose of psychological testing is to evaluate
a. covert behavior.
b. individual differences.
c. personality traits.
d. overt behavior.
This test item is an example of a
a. polytomous format.
b. dichotomous format.
c. Likert format.
d. category format.
Structured personality tests
a. require you to produce something spontaneously.
b. require you to choose between two or more alternative responses.
c. involve an ambiguous test stimulus about which the response is structured.
d. involve an ambiguous test response.
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