nurs Exam 1 6050 study guide questions with correct
answers
Test Correct Answer-Systematic process for sampling behavior
Assessment Correct Answer-Comprehensive system to get information
about a client. Evaluation methods counselors use to better understand
characteristics of people, places, and things.
Measurement Correct Answer-Description of the degree to which a
client possesses some characteristics
Psychometrics Correct Answer-The study of the measure technique and
theory
Variable Correct Answer-A construct or concept that can take on more
than one value
Categories of assessment Correct Answer-Intellectual/intelligence
Ability/achievement
Career
Personality
Intellectual/Intelligence Assessment Correct Answer-Evaluation of
cognitive abilities such as communication, reasoning, abstract thought,
,learning, problem solving. Assessment is primarily measured through
tests geared toward more traditional definitions.
Ability/achievement Assessment Correct Answer-Assessment of
acquired information (achievement) or an ability to acquire information
(aptitude) about a particular subject matter or domain. Ability
assessments are typically used for educational purposes
Career Assessments Correct Answer-Measure a client's career
development process as well as the content domains of that process.
Process-oriented variables included career readiness, concerns, planning,
and maturity. Content domains involved in career values and interests
inventories.
Personality Assessment Correct Answer-Examination of individual
attributes, types, and traits related to cognitions, emotions, actions, and
attitudes. Personality assessment can be classified as structured
(objective) or unstructured (projective)
Purpose of Assessments Correct Answer-To gather information
Answer questions
Problem Solving
Things to consider when CONDUCTING assessments Correct Answer-
Be mindful of psychometric properties
Be mindful of biases
Use multiple assessment techniques/measurements
, Obtain data from multiple sources
Be mindful of limitations
Things to consider when COMPLETING assessments Correct Answer-
What is being assessed
Who is making the assessment
When is it occurring
Where
Why/reason for referral
How it is conducted
Minimum competency to conduct assessment Correct Answer-Proper
test use
Psychometric knowledge
Integrity of test results
Scoring accuracy
Appropriate use of norms
Interpretive feedback
Types of Assessment Methods Correct Answer-Group v. Individual
Standardized V. Nonstandardized
Speed v. Power
Rating Scales
Projectives
answers
Test Correct Answer-Systematic process for sampling behavior
Assessment Correct Answer-Comprehensive system to get information
about a client. Evaluation methods counselors use to better understand
characteristics of people, places, and things.
Measurement Correct Answer-Description of the degree to which a
client possesses some characteristics
Psychometrics Correct Answer-The study of the measure technique and
theory
Variable Correct Answer-A construct or concept that can take on more
than one value
Categories of assessment Correct Answer-Intellectual/intelligence
Ability/achievement
Career
Personality
Intellectual/Intelligence Assessment Correct Answer-Evaluation of
cognitive abilities such as communication, reasoning, abstract thought,
,learning, problem solving. Assessment is primarily measured through
tests geared toward more traditional definitions.
Ability/achievement Assessment Correct Answer-Assessment of
acquired information (achievement) or an ability to acquire information
(aptitude) about a particular subject matter or domain. Ability
assessments are typically used for educational purposes
Career Assessments Correct Answer-Measure a client's career
development process as well as the content domains of that process.
Process-oriented variables included career readiness, concerns, planning,
and maturity. Content domains involved in career values and interests
inventories.
Personality Assessment Correct Answer-Examination of individual
attributes, types, and traits related to cognitions, emotions, actions, and
attitudes. Personality assessment can be classified as structured
(objective) or unstructured (projective)
Purpose of Assessments Correct Answer-To gather information
Answer questions
Problem Solving
Things to consider when CONDUCTING assessments Correct Answer-
Be mindful of psychometric properties
Be mindful of biases
Use multiple assessment techniques/measurements
, Obtain data from multiple sources
Be mindful of limitations
Things to consider when COMPLETING assessments Correct Answer-
What is being assessed
Who is making the assessment
When is it occurring
Where
Why/reason for referral
How it is conducted
Minimum competency to conduct assessment Correct Answer-Proper
test use
Psychometric knowledge
Integrity of test results
Scoring accuracy
Appropriate use of norms
Interpretive feedback
Types of Assessment Methods Correct Answer-Group v. Individual
Standardized V. Nonstandardized
Speed v. Power
Rating Scales
Projectives
