Quiz: Assessment in Counseling
Question 1 1 pts
Early interest in measuring intelligence dates back to the late 19th century when _______________ applied Darwin’s evolutionary theory to attempt to demonstrate a hereditary basis for intelligence.
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Question 3 1 pts
_______________ is a quick process, usually involving a single procedure or instrument.
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Question 5 1 pts
The first group intelligence test used in the United States military service was the:
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Question 8 1 pts
Identify the correct order of the steps of the assessment process:
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Question 9 1 pts
A client is assessed to determine a course of outcome that would improve his or her concerns or problems. In this situation, the purpose for assessment is:
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Question 10 1 pts
One of the first scales to differentiate between children who could or could not function in a regular classroom was developed by:
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Question 11 1 pts
Which of the following is most likely to be concerned with using the results of a test to make therapeutic decisions?
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Question 12 1 pts
Sue, a school counselor, is observing a student’s behavior in the classroom. She is monitoring how often the student gets out of his seat while working on a class activity. In order to record this behavior, Sue makes a check mark on a tally sheet to count how many times the student got out of his seat. Which observation recording method is Sue using?
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Question 13 1 pts
When a test accurately measures what it is intended to measure it is said to have sound:
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Question 14 1 pts
The most thorough way that counselors should assess an individual is by using:
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Question 15 1 pts
Which of the following is the best example of a non-standardized test?
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Question 16 1 pts
Which of the following is NOT an important guideline for a successful interview?
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Question 17 1 pts
Karen is a mental health counseling student who is working on a research project with one of her professors. As part of this research, she is required to interview prospective participants. Karen has a list of fifteen specific questions that she must ask in the same order with each participant. What type of interview is Karen most likely using?
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Question 18 1 pts
Evadne, a teacher at an elementary school, is completing a rating scale for one her students. The teacher has often complained about the student to the school counselor, leaving a bad impression about the student on the school counselor. Which of the following rating scale errors is most likely to occur?
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Question 19 1 pts
Which of the following is the most frequent type of interview used by practicing counselors?
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Question 20 1 pts
Which of the following is true about an unstructured interview?