Question 1

In 2011,the Rorschach Performance Assessment System (R-PAS) was published.The R-PAS was characterized by its authors as

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A)   "a means of systematically observing and measuring personality in action."
B)   "a new conceptualization of a proven projective method."
C)   "a method for developing novel clinical hypotheses."
D)   "a combination of evidence-based insights applied to an iconic projective method."E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following tests feature custom-created cartoons as its projective stimuli?

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A)   the Thematic Apperception Test
B)   the Roberts Apperception Test
C)   the Rosenzweig Picture Frustration Study
D)   the Hand TestE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Hermann Rorschach developed a test he called

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A)   the Rorschach Inkblot Test.
B)   the Object Discrimination Exercise.
C)   the Form Interpretation Test.
D)   Psychodiagnostics.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

A teacher reports that a fifth-grader has been misbehaving in class.The school principal comes into the class to observe and the child behaves "like a model student." The effect of the principal's presence is BEST associated with

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A)   the term, "observer bias."
B)   the word, "analogue."
C)   the word, "reactivity."
D)   the question, "Do you want to be held back and next year again be, a fifth-grader?"E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Self-monitoring differs from self-report because in self-monitoring

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A)   it is up to the assessee to decide what to report.
B)   behaviors are recorded at the time and place in which they occur.
C)   the responses are not recorded.
D)   the assessee records all the relevant behaviors but reports to the evaluator only selectively.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

With respect to inter-scorer agreement on the Rorschach,which statement is TRUE?

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A)   Unacceptably low levels of inter-scorer reliability on basic scoring categories among trained scorers has been observed, even for specific scoring systems.
B)   Inter-scorer reliability with respect to final interpretations made from Rorschach protocols tend to be significantly higher than inter-scorer reliabilities for individual scoring categories.
C)   The highest degree of inter-scorer agreement generally occurs for the determinants of form and movement.
D)   Agreement with respect to how specific responses should be scored according to a certain scoring system does not necessarily imply agreement on the interpretation of a Rorschach protocol.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The development of projective tests

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A)   was virtually ignored by legitimate test publishers for the last 25 years.
B)   represented a reaction to attempts to assess personality using normative approaches.
C)   was heralded by those employing actuarial prediction as a breakthrough in assessment techniques.
D)   All of theseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 8

Which of the following is a step toward a solution to the problem of contrast effects in ratings?

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A)   use of modified rating scales
B)   use of a composite judge
C)   use of same gender raters
D)   All of theseE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Questioning the utility of the projective/objective distinction,Weiner proposed that the dichotomy be changed to one labeled

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A)   personally invested versus personally distanced.
B)   transparent versus obscured.
C)   ambiguous versus unambiguous.
D)   structured versus unstructured.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 10

Assessing the reliability of the Rorschach using the split-half method is inappropriate because

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A)   there are too few inkblots to enable interpretation through the split-half method.
B)   stimulus cards are presented twice and possibly three times.
C)   responses by subjects may be too lengthy to adapt to split-half procedures.
D)   each inkblot is considered to have a unique stimulus quality.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The strongest psychometric aspect of the Rorschach is its

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A)   inter-rater reliability with respect to interpretations.
B)   inter-rater reliability with respect to scoring categories.
C)   test-retest reliability over a short period of time.
D)   internal consistency split-half reliability for odd and even items.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above B

Question 12

Which test does NOT belong because it is a different type of test?

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A)   The Kent-Rosanoff Free Association Test
B)   The Blacky Pictures Test
C)   TEMAS
D)   The School Apperception MethodE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The packaged set of TAT cards is published with _____ cards in the set.

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A)   18
B)   23
C)   31
D)   42E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which statement is TRUE regarding projective techniques in general?

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A)   There is a direct and positive correlation between the ambiguity of the stimuli and the amount of information the subject reveals about his or her personality.
B)   Projective techniques continue to enjoy widespread clinical acceptance despite their questionable psychometric soundness.
C)   Projection has been shown to be greater for stimulus material that is familiar to the subject.
D)   Projection on a grand scale has been referred to by clinicians as "IMAX projection."E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Biofeedback relevant to muscle tension is employed

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A)   to assist in athletic training.
B)   to assist in locating strained muscles.
C)   to assist in relaxation.
D)   All of theseE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following exemplifies an unobtrusive measure?

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A)   the amount of sweat there is on one's hands
B)   self-report verbalizations of anxiety
C)   a diary of one's thoughts and feelings
D)   a story told in response to a TAT cardE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

In evaluating a child who is described by a referral source as "fidgety,restless,and impulsive," what type of drawing on the Machover Draw-A-Person Test could that child reasonably be expected to produce?

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A)   a large person extending of the page
B)   a small person drawn in the left-hand corner of the page
C)   a person of average size drawn in the middle of the page
D)   a person drawn in an "x-ray" perspectiveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The Children's Apperception Test (CAT) depicts ________ in its pictures.

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A)   insects
B)   animals
C)   cats
D)   lions and tigersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

In an effort to address longstanding criticisms related to the psychometric soundness of the Rorschach test,________ created another inkblot test.

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A)   Wayne Holtzman
B)   David Rapaport
C)   Carl Jung
D)   Hans Behn-EschenburgE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Exner characterized the Rorschach as

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A)   a projective tool.
B)   an objective test.
C)   an artistic potpourri.
D)   None of theseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 12: Personality Assessment Methods

In 2011,the Rorschach Performance Assessment System (R-PAS) was published.The R-PAS was characterized by its authors as

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Which of the following tests feature custom-created cartoons as its projective stimuli?

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Hermann Rorschach developed a test he called

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A teacher reports that a fifth-grader has been misbehaving in class.The school principal comes into the class to observe and the child behaves "like a model student." The effect of the principal's presence is BEST associated with

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Self-monitoring differs from self-report because in self-monitoring

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With respect to inter-scorer agreement on the Rorschach,which statement is TRUE?

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The development of projective tests

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Which of the following is a step toward a solution to the problem of contrast effects in ratings?

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Questioning the utility of the projective/objective distinction,Weiner proposed that the dichotomy be changed to one labeled

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Assessing the reliability of the Rorschach using the split-half method is inappropriate because

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The strongest psychometric aspect of the Rorschach is its

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Which test does NOT belong because it is a different type of test?

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The packaged set of TAT cards is published with _____ cards in the set.

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Which statement is TRUE regarding projective techniques in general?

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Biofeedback relevant to muscle tension is employed

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Which of the following exemplifies an unobtrusive measure?

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In evaluating a child who is described by a referral source as "fidgety,restless,and impulsive," what type of drawing on the Machover Draw-A-Person Test could that child reasonably be expected to produce?

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The Children's Apperception Test (CAT) depicts ________ in its pictures.

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In an effort to address longstanding criticisms related to the psychometric soundness of the Rorschach test,________ created another inkblot test.

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Exner characterized the Rorschach as

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