Question 1

The concept of psychological deficit suggests that poor performance on a specific task is related to

Accepted Answer

A) observable behavioral deficits. 
B) an underlying deficit. 
C) poor verbal skills. 
D) poor visual-spatial skills. 
A) observable behavioral deficits. 
B) an underlying deficit. 
C) poor verbal skills. 
D) poor visual-spatial skills.

Question 2

Compare the Binet and Wechsler scales to their alternatives. Why are these two tests still the most trusted? What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing an alternative scale?

Accepted Answer

The Binet and Wechsler scales are two of

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries?

Accepted Answer

A) Socioemotional skills 
B) Cognitive abilities 
C) Oral language 
D) Achievement 
A) Socioemotional skills 
B) Cognitive abilities 
C) Oral language 
D) Achievement

Question 4

What is the underlying assumption of the Benton Visual Retention Test?

Accepted Answer

A) Visuospatial skills are highly predictive of intelligence. 
B) Brain damage can easily impair visual memory. 
C) Individuals with brain damage will stay on dull visual tasks longer than individuals without brain damage. 
D) Neurological tests should relate specific areas of the brain to function. 
A) Visuospatial skills are highly predictive of intelligence. 
B) Brain damage can easily impair visual memory. 
C) Individuals with brain damage will stay on dull visual tasks longer than individuals without brain damage. 
D) Neurological tests should relate specific areas of the brain to function.

Question 5

The General Cognitive Index

Accepted Answer

A) is derived by the formula GC = MA/CA X 100. 
B) is derived by the formula GC = CA/MA X 100. 
C) is a standard score with a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10. 
D) is a standard score with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 16. 
A) is derived by the formula GC = MA/CA X 100. 
B) is derived by the formula GC = CA/MA X 100. 
C) is a standard score with a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10. 
D) is a standard score with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 16.

Question 6

Which of the following is superior to the ITPA for evaluating learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A) Woodcock-Johnson 
B) Bender 
C) Leiter 
D) Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test 
A) Woodcock-Johnson 
B) Bender 
C) Leiter 
D) Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test

Question 7

Which test purports to measure receptive (hearing)vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

A) KABC 
B) McCarthy Scales 
C) Peabody Picture Vocabulary 
D) Porteus Maze Test 
A) KABC 
B) McCarthy Scales 
C) Peabody Picture Vocabulary 
D) Porteus Maze Test

Question 8

In comparison to the Binet and Wechsler Scales, alternative forms

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A) a re more stable. 
B) are not as psychometrically sound. 
C) are more reliant on verbal responses. 
D) provide more validity documentation. 
A) a re more stable. 
B) are not as psychometrically sound. 
C) are more reliant on verbal responses. 
D) provide more validity documentation.

Question 9

Test-retest reliability coefficients for the Brazelton Scale

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A) are both good and stable. 
B) are generally good but unstable. 
C) are generally poor but stable. 
D) are both poor and unstable. 
A) are both good and stable. 
B) are generally good but unstable. 
C) are generally poor but stable. 
D) are both poor and unstable.

Question 10

According to the concept of psychological deficit,

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A) poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by some underlying psychological deficit. 
B) poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by low intelligence. 
C) poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by low motivation. 
D) poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by a situational factors. 
A) poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by some underlying psychological deficit. 
B) poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by low intelligence. 
C) poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by low motivation. 
D) poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by a situational factors.

Question 11

Alternative individual intelligence tests

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A) tend to be more stable than the Binet and Wechsler scales. 
B) are better than the two major scales when all relevant factors are considered. 
C) find their major advantage when used for their own unique purposes. 
D) are highly reliable and valid. 
A) tend to be more stable than the Binet and Wechsler scales. 
B) are better than the two major scales when all relevant factors are considered. 
C) find their major advantage when used for their own unique purposes. 
D) are highly reliable and valid.

Question 12

Describe the possible circumstances in which a person might differ in intelligence and achievement. What might be indicated by discrepancies in scores on intelligence and achievement tests? 
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Accepted Answer

There are several possible circumstances

Question 13

The Columbia Mental Maturity Scale is a reliable instrument, but is not useful in assessing individuals

Accepted Answer

A) with sensory handicaps. 
B) with physical handicaps. 
C) under the age of 3 years. 
D) with language handicaps. 
A) with sensory handicaps. 
B) with physical handicaps. 
C) under the age of 3 years. 
D) with language handicaps.

Question 14

After years of extensive use, the Gesell scale

Accepted Answer

A) still has a number of problems. 
B) has relatively few problems. 
C) is no longer used in clinical settings. 
D) has excellent documentation in terms of reliability and validity. 
A) still has a number of problems. 
B) has relatively few problems. 
C) is no longer used in clinical settings. 
D) has excellent documentation in terms of reliability and validity.

Question 15

Which of the following is an important feature of the Bayley-III?

Accepted Answer

A) It is entirely non-verbal. 
B) It includes observations aimed at better informing interventions. 
C) It yields a two-factor model: motor skills and intelligence. 
D) It is strongly predictive of later intelligence. 
A) It is entirely non-verbal. 
B) It includes observations aimed at better informing interventions. 
C) It yields a two-factor model: motor skills and intelligence. 
D) It is strongly predictive of later intelligence.

Question 16

Which scale purports to measure general intelligence by sampling from a variety of functions, such as memory and nonverbal reasoning, in a completely nonverbal fashion?

Accepted Answer

A) KABC 
B) Peabody Picture Vocabulary 
C) CMMS 
D) Leiter International Performance Scale-Third Edition 
A) KABC 
B) Peabody Picture Vocabulary 
C) CMMS 
D) Leiter International Performance Scale-Third Edition

Question 17

The KABC

Accepted Answer

A) has limited validity when evaluating gifted children. 
B) is unbiased when used with Mexican-American children. 
C) has a combined intelligence and achievement scale. 
D) produces large differences between African-American and white children. 
A) has limited validity when evaluating gifted children. 
B) is unbiased when used with Mexican-American children. 
C) has a combined intelligence and achievement scale. 
D) produces large differences between African-American and white children.

Question 18

In comparison to the Binet and Wechsler scales, the alternative individual ability tests

Accepted Answer

A) are more stable. 
B) are more established. 
C) are superior from a psychometric standpoint. 
D) can be used for specific populations. 
A) are more stable. 
B) are more established. 
C) are superior from a psychometric standpoint. 
D) can be used for specific populations.

Question 19

How long does it take to administer the Memory for Designs (MFD)test?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 minutes 
B) 30 minutes or less 
C) 3 hours 
D) Several hours over the course of multiple testing intervals 
A) 10 minutes 
B) 30 minutes or less 
C) 3 hours 
D) Several hours over the course of multiple testing intervals

Question 20

The Brazelton Scale

Accepted Answer

A) has relatively good norms. 
B) purports to measure a newborn's competence. 
C) has very good test-retest reliability. 
D) is a very narrow neonatal exam. 
A) has relatively good norms. 
B) purports to measure a newborn's competence. 
C) has very good test-retest reliability. 
D) is a very narrow neonatal exam.

Exam 11: Testing in Education: Tests of Ability in Education and Special Education

The concept of psychological deficit suggests that poor performance on a specific task is related to

Compare the Binet and Wechsler scales to their alternatives. Why are these two tests still the most trusted? What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing an alternative scale?

Which of the following is NOT one of the Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries?

What is the underlying assumption of the Benton Visual Retention Test?

The General Cognitive Index

Which of the following is superior to the ITPA for evaluating learning disabilities?

Which test purports to measure receptive (hearing)vocabulary?

In comparison to the Binet and Wechsler Scales, alternative forms

Test-retest reliability coefficients for the Brazelton Scale

According to the concept of psychological deficit,

Alternative individual intelligence tests

Describe the possible circumstances in which a person might differ in intelligence and achievement. What might be indicated by discrepancies in scores on intelligence and achievement tests? ​

The Columbia Mental Maturity Scale is a reliable instrument, but is not useful in assessing individuals

After years of extensive use, the Gesell scale

Which of the following is an important feature of the Bayley-III?

Which scale purports to measure general intelligence by sampling from a variety of functions, such as memory and nonverbal reasoning, in a completely nonverbal fashion?

The KABC

In comparison to the Binet and Wechsler scales, the alternative individual ability tests

How long does it take to administer the Memory for Designs (MFD)test?

The Brazelton Scale

Introduction

Norms and Basic Statistics for Testing

Correlation and Regression

Reliability

Validity

Writing and Evaluating Test Items

Test Administration

Interviewing Techniques

Theories of Intelligence and the Binet Scales

The Wechsler Intelligence Scales: Wais-Iv, Wisc-Iv, and Wppsi-III

Standardized Tests in Education, Civil Service, and the Military

Applications in Clinical and Counseling Settings

Projective Personality Tests

Computers and Basic Psychological Science in Testing

Testing in Counseling Psychology

Testing in Health Psychology and Health Care

Testing in Industrial and Business Settings

Test Bias

Testing and the Law

The Future of Psychological Testing

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Describe the possible circumstances in which a person might differ in intelligence and achievement. What might be indicated by discrepancies in scores on intelligence and achievement tests?