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Questions tagged [test]

Questions pertaining to the evaluation of performance through formal or informal means, as well as the scoring of such evaluations.

For questions pertaining to the evaluation of performance through formal or informal means, as well as the scoring of such evaluations.

For further information see Test, Standardized Test, or Evaluation.

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Should always selecting the same response on the IOWA Gambling Test result in a good value?

I was taking the Iowa Gambling Task. I examined what happens when the same option is selected on every run. To my surprise I got a pretty good value when choosing options C and D (\$4500) in every run and a pretty bad one ($-500) with options A and…
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How should one interpret the codes for this Rorschach test?

In the short story "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keys, the main character performs a Rorschach test and sees the evaluator code his results as follows: WF+A DdF-Ad orig. WF-A SF + obj How should one interpret it? I tried to look up a key for the…
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Searching for remote job offer for psychologies expertise

I am curious about finding some site or forum for remote job offer or volunteer job opportunities for people with a Master in Psychology From middle east countries (For example Iran country). I have searched for psychology remote job offer and I…
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Why is the WCST a test of task switching rather than cognitive shifting?

Why is the WCST a test of task switching rather than cognitive shifting? Task switching allows a person to rapidly and efficiently adapt to different situations. It is often studied by cognitive and experimental psychologists, and can be tested…
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What differences are between testable theories and falsifiable hypotheses?

Psychology: the Core Concepts says Psychology differs from the pseudosciences in that it employs the scientific method to test its ideas empirically. The scientific method relies on testable theories and falsifi- able hypotheses. What…
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Are there more recent and more scientifically valid alternatives to MMPI?

Are there any other newer / more sophisticated and valid test useful in a diagnosis and further treatment of clinical problems? I'm interested in clinical diagnosis.
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