Understanding Assessment: Testing Formats - NCE & CPCE Study Guide

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In the category of Assessment and Testing on the National Counselor Examination (NCE), the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE), or another counseling exam, you’ll want to have an idea of the various testing formats that exist.

This video is jam-packed with topics. You’ll find information on subjective and objective tests, free choice and forced choice assessments, and normative and ipsative tests to name a few. We’ll also discuss the differences between speed and power tests. Other terms such as spiral and cyclical assessments will be covered, and we’ll be introduced to horizontal and vertical tests.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Introduction
0:49 - Defining Test Formats
1:11 - Testing Terminology
1:30 - Subjective Test
1:52 - The Halo Effect
2:08 - Objective Test
2:17 - Pros & Cons of Objective and Subjective Tests
2:56 - Free Choice Assessments
3:48 - Forced Choice Assessments
4:10 - Dichotomous Answers
4:26 - Normative Exams
5:12 - Ipsative Assessments
5:54 - Speed Tests
6:23 - Timed Tests
6:45 - Power Tests
6:59 - Equivalent (Parallel) Form Tests
7:38 - Spiral Tests
7:56 - Cyclical Tests
8:25 - Vertical Tests
8:38 - Horizontal Tests
8:55 - Outro

REFERENCES
Campbell, A. (2023, August 22). Ipsative assessments: What are they? And what are their benefits? Turnitin. https://www.turnitin.com/blog/ipsativ...
Cherry, K. (2022, October 24). What Is the Halo Effect? Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-...
Normative Assessments – Key Facts. (n.d.). Graduates First. Retrieved February 3, 2024, from https://www.graduatesfirst.com/psycho...
Rosenthal, H. (2017). Encyclopedia of Counseling (4th edition). Routledge.

NOTE
Keep in mind that this video is for educational purposes. It is meant as an aid for you in studying for the NCE, CPCE, or other counseling exam. This video should not be used as your only form of studying. It is also important to note that this is my understanding of the content. Best of luck, and I hope this video helped!

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