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Question 1





  1. Counselors should not rely on _____________ being a part of the
    computer or online assessment.




Answer








software






the informed consent procedure






technology-generate reports






none of the above




1.6 points

Question 2

  1. Computer outputs can range from simple scoring to __________.

Answer

complex scoring profiles

simple reports

complex interpretive reports

more complex scoring

1.6 points

Question 3

  1. What might a counselor consider before asking a client to take a computer-administered inventory?

Answer

level of comfort and computer experience

client age, gender, and interests

test sophistication skills and background

socio-economic status and intelligence

1.6 points

Question 4

  1. Which of the following is not an advantage of computer applications in assessment?

Answer

computers applications have been shown to be very cost effective.

computers are patient in gathering information.

more complex scoring can be done by computers.

computers are not biased against any gender or race.

1.6 points

Question 5

  1. What is the term used when computers or other technologies are involved in the administration, scoring, and/or interpretation of assessment tool?

Answer

computer-adapted assessment

computerized testing

technologically-adapted testing

technology-assisted assessment

1.6 points

Question 6

  1. Prior to the late 1970s, computers were primarily used in assessment to:

Answer

administer assessment instruments.

score assessment instruments

write assessment reports.

analyze the effects of testing

1.6 points

Question 7

  1. Neuropsychological assessment concerns appraisal of the:

Answer

behavioral effects of possible brain trauma

cognitive development of the individual

deficit in information processing and memory

central nervous system dysfunctions

1.6 points

Question 8

  1. In a quality neuropsychological assessment, the client is given:

Answer

the WAIS-III and the MMPI

intelligence and adaptive behavior tests

an intelligence tests and an EEG

a battery of instruments

1.6 points

Question 9

  1. If an instrument is recommended for linguistically diverse populations, the counselor can:

Answer

feel confident in using that instrument with clients who do not speak English.

expect to find information in the manual related to the appropriate use and interpretation with specific groups.

expect to find different versions of the instrument (e.g., a Spanish version).

use the instruments with minority clients from any background.

1.6 points

Question 10

  1. The degree to which construct-irrelevant factors systematically affect a group’s performance is called:

Answer

differential item functioning

bias testing

criterion bias

selective discrimination

1.6 points

Question 11

  1. In addition to racial/ethnic differences, there is debate in the counseling field that the term multicultural could also refer to differences in:

Answer

physical/mental disabilities

socioeconomic status

sexual orientation

all of the above

1.6 points

Question 12

  1. Almost all counselors can expect to be increasingly involved with the assessment of clients with:

Answer

motor disabilities

cognitive impairments

different cultural backgrounds

personality disorders

1.6 points

Question 13

  1. Individuals from different cultures can vary greatly in their perceptions due to their ____________, which includes group identity, individual identity, beliefs, values, and language.

Answer

worldview

personality

genetic background

cognitive schema

1.6 points

Question 14

  1. Concerning assessment practices, the Civil Rights Act of 1991:

Answer

required testing be performed in an individual’s native language.

banned the use of separate norms in any employment tests.

banned the use of employment tests for supervisory positions.

made it illegal to use personality tests in employment selection

1.6 points

Question 15

  1. With few exceptions, counselors cannot release a client’s assessment results to a third party unless:

Answer

the third party has a legitimate reason for wanting the results.

the counselor has contacted a lawyer and gotten legal advice.

it is common policy at the agency or organization.

the client has consented to the release of information.

1.6 points

Question 16

  1. If an instrument is not relevant to the counseling process, then the possibility exists that:

Answer

some clients might object to taking it.

there could be confidentiality issues

a client’s privacy could be invaded.

there is a violation of a client’s civil rights.

1.6 points

Question 17

  1. If a supervisor asks a practitioner to use an instrument in which he or she is not adequately prepared to use, the practitioner should:

Answer

use the instrument but be careful.

decline to use the instrument.

only use the instrument with certain clients.

only use the instrument after reading the Mental Measurements Yearbook.

1.6 points

Question 18

  1. Which of the following serves as a technical guide for testing practices?

Answer

Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing

The Responsibilities of Tests Users

Mental Measurement Yearbooks

ACA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

1.6 points

Question 19

  1. The most important reason for having ethical standards and laws related to assessment is to:

Answer

enforce standards and professional test practices.

inform practitioners of best assessment practices.

enforce procedures developed by test publishers.

protect individuals from misuses of assessments.

1.6 points

Question 20

  1. When counselors are assessing outcome it should not:

Answer

inform already established treatment planning.

take into account the client’s experiences.

be a “one-time event”

be done repeatedly.

1.6 points

Question 21

  1. Case conceptualization

Answer

never includes factors related to the therapeutic relationship.

is solely concerned with the selection of specific treatment strategies and techniques.

is an ongoing process throughout therapy.

is only done once during therapy.

1.6 points

Question 22

  1. Which of the following is a method for making case conceptualization explicit?

Answer

explain it in detail to a supervisor or colleague

represent it graphically

both a and b

neither a nor b

1.6 points

Question 23

  1. What is the term that is associated with counselors focusing on developing strengths and enhancing the well-being of their clients, while also not ignoring weaknesses?

Answer

strength-weakness balance model

positive psychology

optimistic psychology

positive reframe model

1.6 points

Question 24

  1. Research consistently shows that ___________ methods are more effective than ____________ methods when making clinical predictions.

Answer

statistical; clinical

observational; client self-reporting

clinical; statistical

client self-reporting; observational

1.6 points

Question 25

  1. According to Whiston, assessment information can be useful in:

Answer

evaluating the effectiveness of counseling.

monitoring client change.

treatment planning.

all of the above


1.6 points

Question 2

  1. Computer outputs can range from simple scoring to __________.

Answer

complex scoring profiles

simple reports

complex interpretive reports

more complex scoring

1.6 points

Question 3

  1. What might a counselor consider before asking a client to take a computer-administered inventory?

Answer

level of comfort and computer experience

client age, gender, and interests

test sophistication skills and background

socio-economic status and intelligence

1.6 points

Question 4

  1. Which of the following is not an advantage of computer applications in assessment?

Answer

computers applications have been shown to be very cost effective.

computers are patient in gathering information.

more complex scoring can be done by computers.

computers are not biased against any gender or race.

1.6 points

Question 5

  1. What is the term used when computers or other technologies are involved in the administration, scoring, and/or interpretation of assessment tool?

Answer

computer-adapted assessment

computerized testing

technologically-adapted testing

technology-assisted assessment

1.6 points

Question 6

  1. Prior to the late 1970s, computers were primarily used in assessment to:

Answer

administer assessment instruments.

score assessment instruments

write assessment reports.

analyze the effects of testing

1.6 points

Question 7

  1. Neuropsychological assessment concerns appraisal of the:

Answer

behavioral effects of possible brain trauma

cognitive development of the individual

deficit in information processing and memory

central nervous system dysfunctions

1.6 points

Question 8

  1. In a quality neuropsychological assessment, the client is given:

Answer

the WAIS-III and the MMPI

intelligence and adaptive behavior tests

an intelligence tests and an EEG

a battery of instruments

1.6 points

Question 9

  1. If an instrument is recommended for linguistically diverse populations, the counselor can:

Answer

feel confident in using that instrument with clients who do not speak English.

expect to find information in the manual related to the appropriate use and interpretation with specific groups.

expect to find different versions of the instrument (e.g., a Spanish version).

use the instruments with minority clients from any background.

1.6 points

Question 10

  1. The degree to which construct-irrelevant factors systematically affect a group’s performance is called:

Answer

differential item functioning

bias testing

criterion bias

selective discrimination

1.6 points

Question 11

  1. In addition to racial/ethnic differences, there is debate in the counseling field that the term multicultural could also refer to differences in:

Answer

physical/mental disabilities

socioeconomic status

sexual orientation

all of the above

1.6 points

Question 12

  1. Almost all counselors can expect to be increasingly involved with the assessment of clients with:

Answer

motor disabilities

cognitive impairments

different cultural backgrounds

personality disorders

1.6 points

Question 13

  1. Individuals from different cultures can vary greatly in their perceptions due to their ____________, which includes group identity, individual identity, beliefs, values, and language.

Answer

worldview

personality

genetic background

cognitive schema

1.6 points

Question 14

  1. Concerning assessment practices, the Civil Rights Act of 1991:

Answer

required testing be performed in an individual’s native language.

banned the use of separate norms in any employment tests.

banned the use of employment tests for supervisory positions.

made it illegal to use personality tests in employment selection

1.6 points

Question 15

  1. With few exceptions, counselors cannot release a client’s assessment results to a third party unless:

Answer

the third party has a legitimate reason for wanting the results.

the counselor has contacted a lawyer and gotten legal advice.

it is common policy at the agency or organization.

the client has consented to the release of information.

1.6 points

Question 16

  1. If an instrument is not relevant to the counseling process, then the possibility exists that:

Answer

some clients might object to taking it.

there could be confidentiality issues

a client’s privacy could be invaded.

there is a violation of a client’s civil rights.

1.6 points

Question 17

  1. If a supervisor asks a practitioner to use an instrument in which he or she is not adequately prepared to use, the practitioner should:

Answer

use the instrument but be careful.

decline to use the instrument.

only use the instrument with certain clients.

only use the instrument after reading the Mental Measurements Yearbook.

1.6 points

Question 18

  1. Which of the following serves as a technical guide for testing practices?

Answer

Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing

The Responsibilities of Tests Users

Mental Measurement Yearbooks

ACA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

1.6 points

Question 19

  1. The most important reason for having ethical standards and laws related to assessment is to:

Answer

enforce standards and professional test practices.

inform practitioners of best assessment practices.

enforce procedures developed by test publishers.

protect individuals from misuses of assessments.

1.6 points

Question 20

  1. When counselors are assessing outcome it should not:

Answer

inform already established treatment planning.

take into account the client’s experiences.

be a “one-time event”

be done repeatedly.

1.6 points

Question 21

  1. Case conceptualization

Answer

never includes factors related to the therapeutic relationship.

is solely concerned with the selection of specific treatment strategies and techniques.

is an ongoing process throughout therapy.

is only done once during therapy.

1.6 points

Question 22

  1. Which of the following is a method for making case conceptualization explicit?

Answer

explain it in detail to a supervisor or colleague

represent it graphically

both a and b

neither a nor b

1.6 points

Question 23

  1. What is the term that is associated with counselors focusing on developing strengths and enhancing the well-being of their clients, while also not ignoring weaknesses?

Answer

strength-weakness balance model

positive psychology

optimistic psychology

positive reframe model

1.6 points

Question 24

  1. Research consistently shows that ___________ methods are more effective than ____________ methods when making clinical predictions.

Answer

statistical; clinical

observational; client self-reporting

clinical; statistical

client self-reporting; observational

1.6 points

Question 25

  1. According to Whiston, assessment information can be useful in:

Answer

evaluating the effectiveness of counseling.

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