Greg has test anxiety. When he gets ready to take a test, he is immobilized by the fear that he will not be able to remember the information he needs to answer the questions correctly. The most likely cause of Greg's anxiety is which one of the following?
A. an intrinsic source of motivation
B. placing too much emphasis on grades
C. expectations of parents or important others
D. feelings of helplessness
D
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To ascertain the reliability of a test, it is administered to students in February and then to the same students in January. The scores from the two administrations are correlated. What type of reliability is being measured?
a. Internal consistency b. Split-half c. Parallel form d. Test-retest
In a critical incident, applicants are asked what action they would take
A. in response to a problem situation. B. if a fire broke out in the school. C. in order to help students attain higher scores on achievement tests. D. to keep parents informed about students' progress.
An example of the influence of social merit is:
A. rating an attractive woman higher than one who is less attractive. B. making an accommodation for an applicant with a physical handicap. C. asking finalists to teach a demonstration class. D. inquiring about an applicant's family.
Special circumstances may require supervisors to initially use nondirective behaviors, even though the initial specific criteria for teachers and group have not been meet. Examples of these circumstances may not be as follows:
a. Teachers are extremely emotional over the cuts in departments. b. Parents are angry at teachers' lack of communication. c. Teachers are disgruntled with administration mandates regarding work conditions. d. Community support a referendum.