Multiple Choice: Read each question and select the correct answer. 1. A company wants to use a psychological test to screen for emotional stability for a sensitive position. Which of the following tests is the best choice for the company to use? a. Cognitive Assessment System b. Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) c. Woodcock-Johnson d. Sixteen Personality Factors (16PF) 2.
Exploring Reliability and Validity of the Values and Motives Questionnaire Liberty University Online Exploring Reliability and Validity of the Values and Motives Questionnaire The Values and Motives Questionnaire VMI or Inventory assessment was designed to evaluate what motivates one to complete activities or task. This will be achieved by determining the reliability and validity of test scores generated from 159 college students. This research paper will explore these variables, reveal any concerns and strengths of the Crobach alpha coefficients as well as discuss the influence of sample size, the population, and the writer’s opinion of the information obtained. Reliability refers to the consistency of such measurements when the testing procedure is repeated on a population of individuals or groups” (Whiston, 2013). There are several types of reliabilities that can be explored.
It will then briefly describe Piaget’s theory by providing an overview of the four stages of cognitive development which include sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational and formal operational, before presenting two of the most common criticisms of his theory. Finally the essay will conclude with a brief summary of the points discussed. Prior to the development of his theory, Piaget worked for Albert Binet, a psychologist who was working to test the intelligence of both adults and children. During this time Piaget’s role was to conduct tests on children. His interest in children’s cognitive processes developed when he started to notice that children of similar ages made the same kinds of mistakes on test questions.
Educational psychologists may use reasoning tests to assess an intellectual age in contrast to a chronological age. Information from colleagues and carers: Parents/carers who know the child and colleagues expertise are very useful, especially when planning for social and academic success for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. If we are concerned about child's development it's good to ask/share information. For example, if a child has not progressed for a while in their assessments or levels, we will call the parents in to talk about our concerns with the child and hopefully try and get them to work with us to help the
It is fair to say that one cannot gain a complete understanding of a student’s capabilities from the results of only one test (Brookhart, 2009). This is where multiple measures comes in and allows teachers to make assumptions and conclusions based on more than one test result, hence achieving a more valid and reliable conclusion on students abilities. Through multiple measures Brookhart argues that we are also able to achieve decision validity (Brookhart, 2009). This allows teachers to determine if a student is displaying difficulties in all aspects of study or in one particular area. It is not fair to conclude that because a student exhibits difficulties with one area of learning that he or she will exhibit the same difficulty in other areas, in fact a student who displays difficult writing or reading may in fact excel in other academic areas such as mathematics.
Sample introductions from first-year essays (psychology) Essay title: Compare and contrast, using examples, how ‘knowing’ something has a different meaning for a psychologist compared to a member of the lay public. Introduction 1: According to the Heinemann English Dictionary, ‘knowing’ something simply means ‘to understand’. However, before actually looking at the difference between knowing something as a lay person and as a psychologist, it is paramount to establish what psychology actually is. The definitions of psychology have changed over its lifetime; nonetheless, it is considered a science which looks at part of human behaviour. Introduction 2: There are many facts in life that all people will lay claim to ‘knowing’.
For the purpose of this study, descriptive research design will be used to get a picture of psychology students’ knowledge and awareness of Autism. Using this research design the researcher will administer a questionnaire to the conveniently available sample of first-year Psychology students in order to define the characteristics of the population of students, whether they are more aware and knowledgeable about Autism because of the Psychology course, gender, age or having an experience with an
Are the conclusions appropriate? Why or why not? The study concluded that standardized testing is not a good assessment of the individual students performance if there is no clear way to take into account the background of the individual student. The study states that the individuals should be judged at the very least based on their school, districts and their states when considering the scores. The conclusions that the study came to are appropriate in my opinion.
This essay will evaluate the effectiveness, reliability, and the strengths and weaknesses of two different personality tests. The Thematic Apperception Test (projective) and the Myer Briggs Type Indicator (objective). It will also asses when these test should and shouldn’t be used. The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is a projective method of testing created by Christiana D. Morgan and Henry A. Murray (1934) intended to evaluate a person's attitudes towards themselves and others. Moreover, this technique of testing was often utilized on individuals applying for employment in fields that required a high level of ability in dealing with others.
Do we need performance tests or culture –fair test? Why or why not? Testing, in education and psychology, is an attempt to measure a person's knowledge, intelligence, or other characteristics in a systematic way. There are many types of tests. The results of one person's performance may be compared with those of many others who have taken the same test.