PSYC 3200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Malingering, Test Anxiety, Test Validity

• School: University of Windsor
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3200
• Professor: Erdodi

Document Summary

Anything from basic behavioral neurology (apgar score given to new borns to determine need for medical attention) to academic achievement tests, driving tests, vocational interest measures count as tests. A driver"s test contains both a written or conceptual evaluation and a practical assessment. Neuropsychology: the use of psychometric tests to determine brain functionality. Psychological test: standardized procedure for sampling and quantifying behavior in a highly structured environment. Quantification is derived from adherence to strict rules. Standardized procedure= controls for context-specific factors (essentially, following a script) Norm reference test: certain score compared to group of people. A high score can only indicate aptitude, whereas a low score can indicate lack of interest, dysfunction, etc. The 100m dash is a pure measure of speed, whereas an 100m hurdle involves an alteration in motor demands (running, then jumping, running, then jumping) Aptitude tests measure an innate ability that can become higher order potential. Achievement tests measure a product of ability and experience.