Q.1 Which of the following is a projective psychological test?
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
Rorschach Inkblot Test
Stanford-Binet Test
Explanation - Projective tests require individuals to respond to ambiguous stimuli, revealing aspects of their personality. The Rorschach Inkblot Test is a classic example.
Correct answer is: Rorschach Inkblot Test
Q.2 The primary purpose of psychological assessment is to:
Provide therapy sessions
Diagnose and understand psychological functioning
Predict weather patterns
Offer legal advice
Explanation - Psychological assessment aims to evaluate cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Correct answer is: Diagnose and understand psychological functioning
Q.3 Which test is commonly used to assess depression?
Beck Depression Inventory
Raven's Progressive Matrices
Thematic Apperception Test
Wechsler Memory Scale
Explanation - The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a widely used self-report questionnaire to assess the severity of depressive symptoms.
Correct answer is: Beck Depression Inventory
Q.4 Reliability of a psychological test refers to:
The consistency of test results over time
The ability to measure what it claims
How popular the test is
The cost of administering the test
Explanation - Reliability indicates that a test produces stable and consistent results across repeated administrations or different forms.
Correct answer is: The consistency of test results over time
Q.5 Validity of a psychological test indicates:
Consistency of results
Accuracy in measuring what it intends
Number of participants
Test length
Explanation - Validity reflects the degree to which a test measures what it is designed to measure.
Correct answer is: Accuracy in measuring what it intends
Q.6 The MMPI is primarily used to assess:
Intelligence
Personality and psychopathology
Memory capacity
Attention span
Explanation - The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a standardized questionnaire widely used to assess personality traits and detect psychopathology.
Correct answer is: Personality and psychopathology
Q.7 A performance-based test that measures cognitive ability is known as:
Projective test
Neuropsychological test
Objective personality test
Achievement test
Explanation - Neuropsychological tests assess cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving through structured tasks.
Correct answer is: Neuropsychological test
Q.8 Which of the following is an example of a self-report inventory?
Rorschach Test
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
Stroop Test
Explanation - Self-report inventories require individuals to respond to questions about their own feelings or behaviors. The Beck Anxiety Inventory assesses anxiety levels.
Correct answer is: Beck Anxiety Inventory
Q.9 Standardization of a test ensures that:
It is affordable
It is administered and scored consistently
Everyone passes the test
It is published online
Explanation - Standardization involves using uniform procedures for administration and scoring so that results are comparable across individuals.
Correct answer is: It is administered and scored consistently
Q.10 The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) assesses:
Intelligence
Personality through story-telling
Reaction time
Memory recall
Explanation - TAT presents ambiguous pictures and asks participants to create stories, revealing underlying motives, concerns, and personality traits.
Correct answer is: Personality through story-telling
Q.11 Which of the following is a limitation of self-report questionnaires?
They are expensive to administer
They can be influenced by social desirability bias
They provide objective behavioral data
They require complex equipment
Explanation - Self-reports rely on honest and accurate responses; participants may alter answers to appear socially acceptable.
Correct answer is: They can be influenced by social desirability bias
Q.12 IQ tests primarily measure:
Emotional intelligence
Cognitive abilities
Personality traits
Mood disorders
Explanation - IQ tests assess intellectual functioning, including reasoning, problem-solving, and memory skills.
Correct answer is: Cognitive abilities
Q.13 Norms in psychological testing refer to:
Instructions for the test
Average scores from a representative sample
Test reliability
Test validity
Explanation - Norms allow comparison of an individual's performance to that of a larger, representative group.
Correct answer is: Average scores from a representative sample
Q.14 Which type of test is designed to measure knowledge or skills acquired?
Achievement test
Personality test
Projective test
Intelligence test
Explanation - Achievement tests assess specific learned knowledge or skills in areas such as math, language, or science.
Correct answer is: Achievement test
Q.15 A major advantage of performance-based assessments is:
They require minimal time
They reduce response bias
They are inexpensive
They always measure personality accurately
Explanation - Performance-based tests assess actual behavior or tasks, making them less susceptible to self-report biases.
Correct answer is: They reduce response bias
Q.16 Which of the following is considered a projective technique?
WAIS
Stroop Test
Draw-A-Person Test
MMPI
Explanation - The Draw-A-Person Test asks individuals to draw human figures, revealing aspects of their personality unconsciously.
Correct answer is: Draw-A-Person Test
Q.17 Test-retest reliability measures:
Consistency across different test items
Consistency of results over time
Accuracy in measuring a concept
Number of participants
Explanation - Test-retest reliability evaluates whether a test produces similar results when administered to the same people at different times.
Correct answer is: Consistency of results over time
Q.18 Which of the following is NOT a type of psychological test?
Intelligence test
Personality test
Blood test
Neuropsychological test
Explanation - Psychological tests assess mental functions and behavior, whereas a blood test is a medical diagnostic tool.
Correct answer is: Blood test
Q.19 The main focus of clinical psychological assessment is:
Evaluating mental health and guiding treatment
Measuring academic performance
Determining career preferences
Assessing physical fitness
Explanation - Clinical assessment helps clinicians understand an individual's psychological state and plan appropriate interventions.
Correct answer is: Evaluating mental health and guiding treatment
Q.20 An example of a situational test in psychological assessment is:
MMPI
Role-play exercises
Raven's Progressive Matrices
Beck Depression Inventory
Explanation - Situational tests evaluate behavior in simulated real-life scenarios, often used in clinical or organizational contexts.
Correct answer is: Role-play exercises
Q.21 Cronbach's alpha is used to measure:
Test validity
Internal consistency of a test
IQ score
Reaction time
Explanation - Cronbach's alpha assesses how closely related a set of items are as a group, indicating reliability.
Correct answer is: Internal consistency of a test
Q.22 Objective personality tests are characterized by:
Ambiguous stimuli
Structured questionnaires with fixed responses
Open-ended storytelling
Behavioral observation only
Explanation - Objective tests have standardized questions with specific answer choices, minimizing examiner interpretation.
Correct answer is: Structured questionnaires with fixed responses
Q.23 Which of the following tests is often used for neuropsychological assessment?
Wechsler Memory Scale
TAT
BDI
MMPI
Explanation - The Wechsler Memory Scale evaluates different aspects of memory function, helping to detect brain dysfunction.
Correct answer is: Wechsler Memory Scale
Q.24 Construct validity refers to:
The test measures theoretical constructs accurately
The test is easy to administer
The test is affordable
The test scores are consistent over time
Explanation - Construct validity ensures that a test truly measures the psychological concept it intends to measure.
Correct answer is: The test measures theoretical constructs accurately
Q.25 Which of the following is a limitation of projective tests?
They are time-consuming and subjective
They provide numerical scores
They are easy to standardize
They always show high reliability
Explanation - Projective tests require interpretation by trained examiners, making them less standardized and more time-intensive.
Correct answer is: They are time-consuming and subjective