1. The visible spectrum wavelength ranges from
(A). 380 to 760 nanometres
(B). 200 to 700 nanometres
(C). 400 to 1000 nanometres
(D). 100 to 1000 nanometres
Correct Answer: A
2. Shyam does not like to be in family gatherings but his mother has asked him to attend it. He decides to tell a lie that he has examination on that day however he finds it very distasteful. Shyam is experiencing _____.
(A). Double avoidance conflict
(B). Double approach conflict
(C). Approach-avoidance conflict
(D). Double approach-double avoidance conflict
Correct Answer: A
3. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion {A} and the other labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the code given below :
Assertion {A} :Computational approach involves a rigorous, mathematically oriented analysis of certain aspects of visual perception derived largely from computer simulation and artificial intelligence.
Reason {R} : Neurophy siological approach argues that sensory and perceptual phenomena are best explained by known neural and physiological mechanisms serving sensory structures.
Codes :
(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are correct, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.
Correct Answer: B
4. Having seen or heard a stimulus once may facilitate our recognizing it on a latter occasion, even if we are not aware that this ishappening. This phenomena is referred to as
(A). Primacy effect
(B). Recency effect
(C). Practice effect
(D). Priming effect
Correct Answer: D
5. Given below are the two statements, the first labelled as Assertion {A} and the other labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the codes given below :
Assertion {A} :Naturalistic observation is the highly preferred method in ethological research.
Reason {R} :Naturalistic observation is free from observer-bias.
Codes :
(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.
Correct Answer: C
6. There are various kinds of cells in human body. Which one of the following is not a neuron ?
(A). Sensory
(B). Glia
(C). Inter
(D). Motor
Correct Answer: B
7. Given below are two statements, the first labelled as Assertion {A} and the other labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the codes given below :
Assertion {A} : During action potential, there is change in polarization of ions across neuronal membrane.
Reason {R} :All the negative ions are transported outside the neuronal membrane.
Codes :
(A). Both {A} & {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} & {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.
Correct Answer: C
8. Individual differences in intelligence are due to
(A). only genetic factors
(B). only environmental factors
(C). genetic and economic factors
(D). many factors including genetic and environmental
Correct Answer: D
9. Put the parts of the Brain in sequence, going from higher to lower level of brain
I. Metencephalon
II. Mesencephalon
III. Diancephalon
IV. Telencephalon
V. Myelencephalon
Codes :
(A). I, II, III, IV, V
(B). II, IV, I, III, V
(C). IV, III, II, I, V
(D). III, II, I, V, IV
Correct Answer: C
10. Arrange the following layers of Retina in order of light travelling from environment to back of the eyeball :
I. Ganglion cells
II. Cone receptors
III. Horizontal cells
IV. Bipolar cells
Codes :
(A). I, II, III, IV
(B). II, III, IV, I
(C). IV, II, III, I
(D). I, IV, III, II
Correct Answer: D
11. The resting potential of a Neuron is
(A). – 95 mv
(B). + 85 mv
(C). – 70 mv
(D). + 70 mv
Correct Answer: C
12. The chi-square, computed for a contingency table, was based on six degrees of freedom. If the contingency table had three rows, how many columns would it have ?
(A). 2
(B). 3
(C). 4
(D). 6
Correct Answer: C
13. Given below are two statements, the first labelled as Assertion {A} and the second labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the codes given below :
Assertion {A} :Test-Retest reliability of Psychometric tests is more than that of projective tests.
Reason {R} :Trait approach presumes consistency of personality.
Codes :
(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.
Correct Answer: B
14. Match List – I with List – II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below :
| List – I (Measure of Intelligence) |
List – II (Psychologist)
|
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p.
|
EEG
|
1
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Binet
|
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q.
|
Reaction Time
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2
|
Eysenck
|
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r.
|
Culture Fair Test
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3
|
Galton
|
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s.
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Verbal Test
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4
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Horn
|
Codes : p q r s
(A). 1 2 3 4
(B). 3 1 2 4
(C). 2 3 4 1
(D). 4 2 1 3
Correct Answer: C
15. After the recent heavy catastrophic floods in a given state, a psychologist interviewed 120 participants to understand the psychological consequences of the event. This is an example of
(A). Ex post facto field research
(B). Field experiment
(C). Controlled experiment
(D). Psychometric research
Correct Answer: A
16. Match the following List – I with List – II and indicate your answer using codes given below :
| List – I |
List – II
|
|
p.
|
Rods and Cones
|
1
|
Stable and unique in individual and can be used for identification better than finger prints.
|
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q.
|
Iris
|
2
|
Photoreceptors in retina
|
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r.
|
Ciliary muscles
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3
|
The optic disc where optic nerve fibers leave the eye enroute to the brain
|
|
s.
|
Blind spot
|
4
|
Control its curvature which varies depending on the distance of the object focussed.
|
Codes : p q r s
(A). 4 1 2 3
(B). 2 1 4 3
(C). 1 2 3 4
(D). 3 4 1 2
Correct Answer: B
17. Match List – I with List – II and indicate your answer using codes given below :
| List – I (Visual variables) |
List – II (Explanations)
|
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p.
|
Colour
|
1
|
The effect of intensity of light on the observer
|
|
q.
|
Illuminance
|
2
|
The intensity of light reflected from an illuminated surface.
|
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r.
|
Luminance
|
3
|
The amount of incident light.
|
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s.
|
Brightness
|
4
|
The subjective or psychological effect that different wavelengths of light on the observer
|
Codes : p q r s
(A). 1 2 3 4
(B). 4 3 2 1
(C). 2 1 3 4
(D). 1 4 2 3
Correct Answer: B
18. Given below are the three types psychological investigations : (1) Field experiments, (2) Laboratory experiments, and (3) Ex post facto field studies. If the above investigations are arranged in descending order in terms of researcher’s ability to control secondary variance, the typical order would be
(A). 2, 1, 3
(B). 3, 1, 2
(C). 2, 3, 1
(D). 3, 2, 1
Correct Answer: A
19. What is the correct sequence of events for hunger motivation ?
Indicate your answer using the codes given below :
1. Energy level to its set point
2. A bout of eating
3. Presence of an energy deficit
4. Satiation
5. Hunger
Codes :
(A). 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(B). 3, 5, 2, 1, 4
(C). 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
(D). 5, 4, 3, 1, 2
Correct Answer: B
20. Persons high in achievement motivation tend to prefer tasks that are _____.
(A). very easy
(B). extremely difficult
(C). moderately difficult
(D). all types of task
Correct Answer: C
21. Match List – I with List – II and indicate your answer with the help of the codes given below :
| List – I (Definition) |
List – II (Memory system)
|
|
p.
|
Memory for factual information that we acquired at a specific time
|
1
|
Procedural memory
|
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q.
|
Memory for general, abstract knowledge that we cannot remember acquiring at specific time
|
2
|
Episodic memory
|
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r.
|
Memory for information necessary to perform skilled motor activity
|
3
|
Autobiographcial memory
|
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s.
|
Memory for events in our own life.
|
4
|
Semantic memory
|
Codes : p q r s
(A). 2 4 1 3
(B). 4 1 3 2
(C). 3 2 4 1
(D). 1 3 2 4
Correct Answer: A
22. Match the List – I with List – II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below :
| List – I (Phenomenon) |
List – II (Psychologist)
|
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p.
|
Observational learning
|
1
|
Skinner
|
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q.
|
Cognitive Map
|
2
|
Vygotsky
|
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r.
|
Association of different stimuli
|
3
|
Bandura
|
|
s.
|
Learning pulls to cognitive development
|
4
|
Pavlov
|
Codes : p q r s
(A). 2 1 3 4
(B). 3 1 4 2
(C). 3 1 2 4
(D). 2 3 1 4
Correct Answer: B
23. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion {A} and the other labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the codes given below :
Assertion {A} :The minimum flicker rate of a light source that results in a perceptual shift from apparent flicker to apparent steady continuous light is known as Critical Flicker Frequency (CFF).
Reason {R} :The CFF marks the border between seeing flicker and seeing fusion.
Codes :
(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.
Correct Answer: B
24. A person rattles the box of dog’s biscuits before giving the biscuit to dog. As the person rattles the box the dog begins to salivate. Thus rattling of box is _____; and the salivation of dog is a kind of _______.
(A). CS ; CR
(B). CS ; UCR
(C). UCS ; CR
(D). UCS ; UCR
Correct Answer: A
25. In operant conditioning a schedule of reinforcement that reinforces a response at unpredictable time intervals is the case of
(A). Fixed – ratio schedule
(B). Variable – ratio schedule
(C). Fixed – interval schedule
(D). Variable – interval schedule
Correct Answer: D
26. Read each of the following two statements Assertion {A} and Reason{R} and indicate your answer using the codes given below :
Assertion {A} :Learning refers to the modification of behaviour as a result of past experience.
Reason {R} :Experience is achieved through observation.
Codes :
(A). Both {A} and {R} are correct and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). {A} and {R} are correct, but {R} is not the correctexplanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {R} is true, but {A} is false.
Correct Answer: B
27. A person had a blue car that was in the shop more than it was out. Since then the person could not think of owning a blue or green coloured car. The person’s aversion even to green cars is an example of
(A). Discrimination
(B). Generalization
(C). Latent learning
(D). The overjustification effect
Correct Answer: B
28. Which of the following best describes the serialposition curve ?
(A). Greater accuracy of recall of words in the beginning of the list and in the middle of the list.
(B). Greater accuracy of recall of words in the beginning of the list and gradual diminished accuracy by the end of the list.
(C). Greater accuracy of recall of words in beginning and at end of the list.
(D). Greater accuracy of recall of words in the middle and at the end of the list.
Correct Answer: C
29. The degree to which construct system allows new information to enter that will allow construct system to change is called
(A). Individual Corollary
(B). Permeability
(C). Loose construing
(D). Constructive Alternativism
Correct Answer: B
30. Who among the following has developed a test for personality assessment where the subject has to choose between a pair of jokes ?
(A). McCafe
(B). McCall
(C). J.M. Cattell
(D). R.B. Cattell
Correct Answer: D
31. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion {A} and the other labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the codes given below :
Assertion {A} :Working memory can hold a large amount of information even though it can retain only seven to nine items.
Reason {R} :Items in working memory contain several separate bits of information grouped together called chunks.
Codes :
(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.
Correct Answer: A
32. Who has emphasized the linguistic relativity hypothesis ?
(A). Noam Chomsky
(B). Jean Piaget
(C). Steven Pinker
(D). Whorf B.L.
Correct Answer: D
33. Telegraphic speech is typical of the ______ stage.
(A). Babbling
(B). One-word
(C). Two-word
(D). Three-word
Correct Answer: C
34. The sentence “Blue Jeans wear false smiles” has correct _____ but incorrect _______.
(A). Morphemes; phonemes
(B). Phonemes; morphemes
(C). Semantics ; syntax
(D). Syntax ; semantics
Correct Answer: D
35. Read the following statements labelled as Assertion {A} and Reason {R} and indicate your answer by using the codes given below :
Assertion {A} :In deduction, conclusion is derived from a premise.
Reason {R} :People reason by using deduction as well as induction.
Codes :
(A). Both {A} and {R} are correct and {R} is the true explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are correct but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is correct, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is correct.
Correct Answer: B
36. Match the List – I with List – II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below :
| List – I (Phenomenon) |
List – II (Psychologist name)
|
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p.
|
Smallest unit that carries meaning
|
1
|
Grammer
|
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q.
|
Rules to communicate and understand others
|
2
|
Semantics
|
|
r.
|
Rules for desiring meaning
|
3
|
Morphemes
|
|
s.
|
Rules for combining words
|
4
|
Syntax.
|
Codes : p q r s
(A). 3 1 4 2
(B). 3 2 4 1
(C). 3 1 2 4
(D). 3 2 1 4
Correct Answer: C
37. Three types of feature detector cells are
(A). Simple cells, Glial cells, T-cells
(B). Simple cells, Complex cells, Glial cells
(C). Sensory cells, Hyper complex cells, T-cells
(D). Simple cells, Complex cells, Hyper complex cells
Correct Answer: D
38. Read the following two statements, Assertion {A} and Reason {R} and indicate your answer using the codes given below :
Assertion {A} :Sleep fulfills a critical biological function.
Reason {R} :Sleep is required to restore the homeostatis.
Codes :
(A). Both {A} and {R} are correct and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are correct, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is false, but {R} is true.
(D). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
Correct Answer: A
39. Choose the odd one for pattern of sympathetic activation during emotions :
(A). Increased heart rate
(B). Pupil constriction
(C). Lowered skin resistance
(D). Increased breathing rate
Correct Answer: B
40. Out of following who has not divided intelligence into two general components ?
(A). Cattell J.M.
(B). Jensen
(C). Hebb
(D). Thurstone
Correct Answer: D
41. Number of different factors as specified by Spearman to explain the performance on some tests :
(A). One ‘s’ factor and many ‘g’ factors.
(B). Many ‘s’ factors and many ‘g’ factors.
(C). One ‘s’ factor and one ‘g’ factor.
(D). Many ‘s’ factors and one ‘g’ factor.
Correct Answer: D
42. Which set of three approaches is more relevant to study the impact of Genetic factors on intelligence ?
1. Correlation between siblings
2. Correlation between identical twins reared apart.
3. Adopted child studies.
4. Correlation between parents and children.
Codes :
(A). 1, 2 and 3
(B). 2, 3 and 4
(C). 1, 2 and 4
(D). 1, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: C
43. Match List – I with List – II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below :
| List – I (Psychologist) |
List – II (Concept)
|
|
p.
|
Adler
|
1
|
Basic anxiety
|
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q.
|
Bandura
|
2
|
Triadic reciprocal causation
|
|
r.
|
Jung
|
3
|
Fictional Finalism
|
|
s.
|
Horney
|
4
|
Principle of Equivalence
|
Codes : p q r s
(A). 2 4 3 1
(B). 1 3 2 4
(C). 3 2 4 1
(D). 3 4 2 1
Correct Answer: C
44. Researchers have found different ways in which an individual’s genotype shapes his or her environment. Which of the following is NOT one of them ?
(A). The genotype has a passive effect on environment resulting from genetic similarity between parents and children.
(B). The child’s genotype evokes particular kinds of reactions from social and physical environment.
(C). The child’s genotype plays an active role in shaping the environment.
(D). People with different genotypes are differentially sensitive or susceptible to their environment.
Correct Answer: D
45. Match List – I with List – II and indicate your answer using the codes given below :
| List – I (Type of variable) |
List – II (Example)
|
|
p.
|
Continuous
|
1
|
Selection test outcome in terms of selected/rejected
|
|
q.
|
Real discrete
|
2
|
Voice pitch
|
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r.
|
Artificially discrete
|
3
|
Intelligence
|
|
s.
|
Qualitative
|
4
|
Gender
|
Codes : p q r s
(A). 4 1 2 3
(B). 2 4 1 3
(C). 3 1 4 2
(D). 3 4 1 2
Correct Answer: D
46.
Read the following passage and answer the five questions that follow :
The Classical Test Theory (CTT) assumes that every obtained score is a sum of the true score and the error of measurement. The earlier versions of the CTT, in their reliability conceptualization, ambitiously addressed the random errors of measurement. Accordingly, reliability can be conceptualized as a consistency between the true score and the obtained score. Reliability can be studied through various perspectives. In the test construction phase, internal consistency reliability is given heavy emphasis. Various reliability coefficients such as split-half reliability, Kuder-Richardson reliability, Cronbach alpha etc. have been developed for this purpose. One of the earlier development in CTT is the Spearman-Brown formula. The other important types of reliabilities include test-retest reliability and interscorer reliability. In addition to reliability, psychologists emphasize test validity. Content validity, concurrent validity, predictive validity, construct validity are some of the important types of validities in psychometric studies. Factor analysis has also been employed in evaluating the test validity. Once the reliability and validity are well established, the test constructor attempts to establish the representative and comprehensive norms.
Reliability is conceptualized as
(A). 
(B). 
(C). 
(D). 
Correct Answer: B
47.
Read the following passage and answer the five questions that follow :
The Classical Test Theory (CTT) assumes that every obtained score is a sum of the true score and the error of measurement. The earlier versions of the CTT, in their reliability conceptualization, ambitiously addressed the random errors of measurement. Accordingly, reliability can be conceptualized as a consistency between the true score and the obtained score. Reliability can be studied through various perspectives. In the test construction phase, internal consistency reliability is given heavy emphasis. Various reliability coefficients such as split-half reliability, Kuder-Richardson reliability, Cronbach alpha etc. have been developed for this purpose. One of the earlier development in CTT is the Spearman-Brown formula. The other important types of reliabilities include test-retest reliability and interscorer reliability. In addition to reliability, psychologists emphasize test validity. Content validity, concurrent validity, predictive validity, construct validity are some of the important types of validities in psychometric studies. Factor analysis has also been employed in evaluating the test validity. Once the reliability and validity are well established, the test constructor attempts to establish the representative and comprehensive norms.
Cronbach alpha is
1. larger than split half reliability coefficient
2. smaller than reliability coefficient
3. average of all possible split-half reliability coefficients
4. equal to Kuder-Richardson reliability for dichotomous items
Codes :
(A). 1 only
(B). 2 only
(C). 3 and 4 only
(D). 1 and 4 only
Correct Answer: C
48.
Read the following passage and answer the five questions that follow :
The Classical Test Theory (CTT) assumes that every obtained score is a sum of the true score and the error of measurement. The earlier versions of the CTT, in their reliability conceptualization, ambitiously addressed the random errors of measurement. Accordingly, reliability can be conceptualized as a consistency between the true score and the obtained score. Reliability can be studied through various perspectives. In the test construction phase, internal consistency reliability is given heavy emphasis. Various reliability coefficients such as split-half reliability, Kuder-Richardson reliability, Cronbach alpha etc. have been developed for this purpose. One of the earlier development in CTT is the Spearman-Brown formula. The other important types of reliabilities include test-retest reliability and interscorer reliability. In addition to reliability, psychologists emphasize test validity. Content validity, concurrent validity, predictive validity, construct validity are some of the important types of validities in psychometric studies. Factor analysis has also been employed in evaluating the test validity. Once the reliability and validity are well established, the test constructor attempts to establish the representative and comprehensive norms.
The interscorer reliability is especially important for
1. Projective tests
2. Achievement tests with short answers
3. Multiple choice tests
4. Judgements by multiple raters
Codes :
(A). 1 only
(B). 2 and 3 only
(C). 1 and 4 only
(D). 1, 2 and 4 only
Correct Answer: C
49.
Read the following passage and answer the five questions that follow :
The Classical Test Theory (CTT) assumes that every obtained score is a sum of the true score and the error of measurement. The earlier versions of the CTT, in their reliability conceptualization, ambitiously addressed the random errors of measurement. Accordingly, reliability can be conceptualized as a consistency between the true score and the obtained score. Reliability can be studied through various perspectives. In the test construction phase, internal consistency reliability is given heavy emphasis. Various reliability coefficients such as split-half reliability, Kuder-Richardson reliability, Cronbach alpha etc. have been developed for this purpose. One of the earlier development in CTT is the Spearman-Brown formula. The other important types of reliabilities include test-retest reliability and interscorer reliability. In addition to reliability, psychologists emphasize test validity. Content validity, concurrent validity, predictive validity, construct validity are some of the important types of validities in psychometric studies. Factor analysis has also been employed in evaluating the test validity. Once the reliability and validity are well established, the test constructor attempts to establish the representative and comprehensive norms.
Consider that a newly developed test for assessing abstract reasoning and a well established test of abstract reasoning are administered to a sample of 350 and a correlation of 0.25, significant at .01 level is obtained. It will be inferred that the new test has
(A). unsatisfactory concurrent validity
(B). satisfactory concurrent validity
(C). unsatisfactory predictive validity
(D). satisfactory predictive validity
Correct Answer: A
50.
Read the following passage and answer the five questions that follow :
The Classical Test Theory (CTT) assumes that every obtained score is a sum of the true score and the error of measurement. The earlier versions of the CTT, in their reliability conceptualization, ambitiously addressed the random errors of measurement. Accordingly, reliability can be conceptualized as a consistency between the true score and the obtained score. Reliability can be studied through various perspectives. In the test construction phase, internal consistency reliability is given heavy emphasis. Various reliability coefficients such as split-half reliability, Kuder-Richardson reliability, Cronbach alpha etc. have been developed for this purpose. One of the earlier development in CTT is the Spearman-Brown formula. The other important types of reliabilities include test-retest reliability and interscorer reliability. In addition to reliability, psychologists emphasize test validity. Content validity, concurrent validity, predictive validity, construct validity are some of the important types of validities in psychometric studies. Factor analysis has also been employed in evaluating the test validity. Once the reliability and validity are well established, the test constructor attempts to establish the representative and comprehensive norms.
Factor analysis is best suited for studying
(A). Concurrent validity
(B). Predictive Validity
(C). Content validity
(D). Construct validity
Correct Answer: D