Psychology 2080A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Implicit-Association Test, Scientific Modelling, Abraham De Moivre

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2080A/B
• Professor: Patrick Brown

Document Summary

Test a measurement device or technique used to quantify behaviour or aid in the understanding and prediction of behaviour. Item specific stimulus to which a person responds overtly; this response can be scored or evaluated. Psychological test or educational test; is a set of items that are designed to measure characteristics of human beings that pertain to behaviour. Covert behaviour takes place within an individual and cannot be directly observed. Scales relate raw scores on test items to some defined theoretical or empirical distribution. Testing is a way of fighting fascism. Testing allows us to use human resources more productively. Individual tests given to only one person at a time. Group test administered to more than one person at a time by a single examiner. Achievement refers to previous learning (ex. spelling test) Aptitude refers to potential for learning or acquiring a specific skill.