Attitudinal Testing
Attitudinal Testing Quiz: Assess Your Understanding of Attitude Measurement and Evaluation
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a common method for measuring attitudes?
- Likert scale
- Semantic differential
- Thurstone scale
- Projective techniques
The Likert scale is a type of attitude measurement scale that uses a(n) _____ response format.
- Agree-Disagree
- Strongly Agree-Strongly Disagree
- Yes-No
- True-False
The semantic differential is a type of attitude measurement scale that uses a series of _____ to assess attitudes.
- Adjective pairs
- Likert-type items
- Thurstone scales
- Projective techniques
The Thurstone scale is a type of attitude measurement scale that uses a series of _____ to assess attitudes.
- Adjective pairs
- Likert-type items
- Statements
- Projective techniques
Which of the following is NOT a type of projective technique that can be used to assess attitudes?
- Word association test
- Sentence completion test
- Thematic apperception test
- Likert scale
The word association test is a projective technique that assesses attitudes by measuring the _____ of associations between words.
- Strength
- Frequency
- Latency
- All of the above
The sentence completion test is a projective technique that assesses attitudes by measuring the _____ of sentences.
- Completeness
- Accuracy
- Consistency
- All of the above
The thematic apperception test is a projective technique that assesses attitudes by measuring the _____ of stories.
- Creativity
- Imagination
- Interpretation
- All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence attitudes?
- Personal experiences
- Social norms
- Media exposure
- Genetics
Which of the following is NOT a function of attitudes?
- To provide a framework for interpreting and organizing information
- To guide behavior
- To express values and beliefs
- To reduce cognitive dissonance
Which of the following is NOT a type of attitude change?
- Conversion
- Assimilation
- Contrast
- Balance
Conversion is a type of attitude change that occurs when a person's attitude _____ completely.
- Changes
- Reverses
- Strengthens
- Weakens
Assimilation is a type of attitude change that occurs when a person's attitude _____ to a new piece of information.
- Changes
- Reverses
- Strengthens
- Weakens
Contrast is a type of attitude change that occurs when a person's attitude _____ to a new piece of information.
- Changes
- Reverses
- Strengthens
- Weakens
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence attitude change?
- Personal experiences
- Social norms
- Media exposure
- Intelligence