When an instrument predicts to the criterion differently for different groups, this is known as:
a. multicultural reliability.
b. slope bias.
c. divergent group assessment.
d. differential item functioning.
Q. 2One of the functions of activities in groups designed to help members obtain more information central to their tasks is:
a. none of the choices.
b. data gathering.
c. program preparation.
d. contracting.
Q. 3Blocks to career counseling include all of the following except:
a. Client mental illness
b. Client family pressure
c. Counselors/clients inability to distinguish career counseling from advising, job placement, etc.
d. Counselors refusing to collude with simplistic client expectations
Q. 4Examining an instrument's reliability coefficients and factor structure are both ways to assess the ________ of the instrument.
a. external structure
b. cultural responsiveness
c. validity
d. internal structure
Q. 5The decision to run a group as open-ended or closed depends upon:
a. the characteristics of the clients served.
b. the structure of the setting.
c. all of the choices.
d. the nature of the contract.
Q. 6Since the 1980s, the economy has demonstrated regular changes with _______ jobs decreasing and _______ jobs increasing.
a. service; technology
b. minimum wage; technology
c. industrial; service
d. professional; blue collar
Q. 7A common procedure used to guard against content bias during test development is to:
a. calculate the generalizability coefficients for diverse groups.
b. administer the instrument to diverse groups and gather their feedback on the test content.
c. have a panel of diverse individuals review the instrument.
d. consult with the diversity committee of the relevant professional organization.
Q. 8Groups involved in a range of activities other than just conversation.
a. Mediation groups
b. Therapeutic groups
c. Education groups
d. Activity groups
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