Question 1

Projective techniques:

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A)  are structured personality tests or instruments.
B)  are aptitude tests where projections are made about the individual's future performance.
C)  involve the individual responding to relatively ambiguous stimuli.
D)  require the individual to manipulate objects, such as arranging blocks in a design.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Achievement test is to aptitude test, as __________ is to __________.

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A)  acquired knowledge or proficiency; performance in the future
B)  assessing strengths; assessing limitations
C)  performance in the future; acquired knowledge or proficiency
D)  assessing limitations; assessing strengthsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

When gathering information using assessments, counselors:

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A)  only use standardized tests
B)  administer tests in groups rather than on an individual basis
C)  gather samples of behavior and infer meanings from those behaviors
D)  only use instruments published in the Mental Measurements YearbooksE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The thrust of authentic assessment is to use:

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A)  multiple choice items that are good predictors of academic success.
B)  instruments in Spanish for individuals with limited English proficiency.
C)  engaging assessments, such as computerized assessments that closely resemble video games.
D)  methods that are consistent with the instructional area and to gather multiple indicators of performance.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT provided as a reason for counselors to be knowledgeable about assessment?

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A)  Counselors use assessment in a variety of settings (including schools, mental health facilities, and community agencies) .
B)  Assessment is a distinct activity separate from the counseling process.
C)  Research studies suggest that the majority of counselors interpret test/assessment information to parents and other professionals.
D)  Assessment skills can help counselors to provide treatment quickly and efficiently.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

In constructing his test of cognitive ability, which of these functions would not be considered important by Binet?

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A)  Judgment
B)  Reasoning
C)  Perceptual speed
D)  ComprehensionE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Surveys on counselor usage of assessment instruments indicate that:

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A)  counselors are using formal assessment instruments significantly less often than they did twenty years ago.
B)  the majority of counselors interpret, communicate, and utilize assessment information in their practice of counseling.
C)  counselors primarily use achievement tests.
D)  the majority of counselors administer tests but are not involved in the scoring or interpretation of the results.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The person credited with launching the testing movement is:

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A)  Frank Parsons
B)  Sir Francis Galton
C)  Binet
D)  ThurstoneE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

During the 1960s and 1970s, there was a lot of examination and evaluation of the use of tests and assessment instruments.There was significant scrutiny over:

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A)  minimal use of assessment instruments.
B)  development of projective techniques in personality assessment.
C)  ethnic bias, fairness, and accuracy.
D)  people being assessed without their knowledge or permission..E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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The thrust of authentic assessment is to use:

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Achievement test is to aptitude test, as is to .

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When gathering information using assessments, counselors:

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During the 1960s and 1970s, there was a lot of examination and evaluation of the use of tests and assessment instruments.There was significant scrutiny over:

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Surveys on counselor usage of assessment instruments indicate that:

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The person credited with launching the testing movement is:

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Which of the following is NOT provided as a reason for counselors to be knowledgeable about assessment?

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In constructing his test of cognitive ability, which of these functions would not be considered important by Binet?

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Projective techniques:

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Achievement test is to aptitude test, as __________ is to __________.

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When gathering information using assessments, counselors:

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During the 1960s and 1970s, there was a lot of examination and evaluation of the use of tests and assessment instruments.There was significant scrutiny over:

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Surveys on counselor usage of assessment instruments indicate that:

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The person credited with launching the testing movement is:

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Which of the following is NOT provided as a reason for counselors to be knowledgeable about assessment?

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In constructing his test of cognitive ability, which of these functions would not be considered important by Binet?

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