In addition to launching the testing movement, Francis Galton also made a significant contribution in the area of:
a. psychotherapy
b. consultation
c. statistics
d. assessment interpretation
Q. 2According to Anastasi (1992), what is the major reason for test misuse?
a. a lack of adequate training while in graduate school
b. inadequate or outdated knowledge about the statistical aspects of testing and the findings regarding the behavior targeted by the test
c. insufficient information provided by test publishers about the proper use of test results in a counseling context
d. none of the above
Q. 3Outcome assessment is useful in counseling because:
a. it provides information on the effectiveness of counseling for accountability purposes.
b. outcome information can be provided to clients as evidence of the positive changes they have made.
c. both of the above
d. none of the above
Q. 4The four-part approach to positive psychological assessment, as proposed by Wright and Lopez (2002), involves identifying all of the following components EXCEPT:
a. undermining aspects of the client's environment
b. client strengths and assets
c. missing and destructive aspects of the client's environment
d. client values and beliefs
Q. 5Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Research suggests that counselors should rely primarily on auditory experiences when assessing clients.
b. Research suggests that counselors have a tendency towards confirmatory bias seeking evidence to confirm a hypothesis
c. Assessment can help to identify contextual factors that may contribute to client problems.
d. A strong predictor of negative outcomes of psychotherapy is the clinician's underestimation of the severity of the client's problem.
Q. 6It is important to assess the client's problem in the initial stages of counseling because:
a. it is required by law.
b. there is no one-size-fits-all approach to counseling, and a complete and accurate assessment of the client's problem can help to guide the therapeutic process.
c. counselors who use interviewing exclusively are usually able to gather complete information about the client's problem.
d. the initial stage of counseling is the only opportunity the counselor will have to use standardized assessments.
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