Projective tests
Which projective test involves the use of symmetrical inkblots and asks the person to describe what they see? Who developed this test?
The Rorschach Inkblot Test, developed by Hermann Rorschach.
What is the primary goal of using Industrial Psychological Tests in organizations?
A. To diagnose mental disorders
B. To entertain job applicants
C. To evaluate job-related skills and traits
D. To train managers in therapy techniques
C. To evaluate job-related skills and traits
Which personality test assesses personality types based on the theories of psychologist Carl Jung?
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
What is the main purpose of an aptitude test?
a. To diagnose mental disorders
b. To measure an individual’s personality traits
c. To assess potential to succeed in specific tasks or learning situations
d. To measure physical endurance
c. To assess potential to succeed in specific tasks or learning situations
What is the main objective of intelligence testing?
To assess general cognitive ability, including reasoning and memory
Which projective test asks clients to tell a story based on cards that often contain vague human scenes?
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
What workplace personality test was developed by Donald Macnab and Shawn Bakker to measure traits relevant to job performance?
Work Personality Index (WPI)
Which psychological test, originally developed in the 1930s to assess psychiatric disorders, is still widely used today in both clinical and non-clinical settings?
The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Which of the following aptitude tests is commonly used by the U.S. military to assess qualifications for enlistment and job placement?
a. MMPI-2
b. ASVAB
c. WAIS-IV
d. GATB
b. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Which intelligence test is known for being non-verbal and focuses on abstract reasoning?
Raven’s Progressive Matrices
In your own words, what makes projective tests different from objective personality tests?
Projective tests use open-ended and vague prompts to let people express hidden thoughts or feelings, while objective tests have fixed questions and answers with scoring rules.
Which assessment method uses simulations like role-playing, in-basket exercises, and group discussions to evaluate work-related behaviors?
Assessment Center
Which psychologist reduced Allport’s list of personality traits to 171 by eliminating redundancies and then used factor analysis to identify 16 key personality factors, which became the basis for the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF)?
Raymond Cattell
Which of the following cognitive areas is typically assessed in the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT)?
a. Personality type
b. Emotional intelligence
c. Mechanical reasoning
d. Life satisfaction
c. Mechanical reasoning
Who developed the original version of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)?
David Wechsler
What is one ethical concern when using projective tests, and how can a clinician address it?
Use trained clinicians, validated scoring systems, and combine results with other tests and interviews.
Which type of test involves replicating specific job tasks to assess how a candidate might actually perform in the role?
Job Simulation Exercise
The HEXACO Personality Inventory measures six facets of personality: emotionality, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience. What is the sixth facet?
Honesty-Humility
In clinical and educational settings, aptitude tests are least likely to be used for which of the following purposes?
a. Career counseling
b. Academic placement
c. Diagnosing clinical depression
d. Rehabilitation planning
c. Diagnosing clinical depression
What clinical purpose does the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale serve?
Diagnosing intellectual disabilities and giftedness
Despite their limitations in reliability, why do many clinicians continue to use projective tests in therapy and assessment? Provide a valid reasons.
1. They provide rich qualitative data that cannot be obtained from structured tests.
2. They are useful for uncovering unconscious processes, especially in clients who are resistant, non-verbal, or unaware of their internal conflicts.
What industrial psychological test is often used in job simulations to assess how a candidate might react to realistic workplace situations, especially in leadership or service roles?
Situational Judgment Test (SJT)
In The Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, what additional personality trait did Eysenck include later to expand his original two-factor model?
Psychoticism
Who were the original developers of the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) in 1947?
a. Binet, Simon, and Terman
b. Bennett, Seashore, and Wesman
c. Anastasi and Urbina
d. Kaplan and Saccuzzo
b. Bennett, Seashore, and Wesman
Why is Raven’s Progressive Matrices especially useful in multicultural settings?
It does not rely on verbal instructions or responses