Question 1

Which term does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive testing 
B)  tailored testing 
C)  response-contingent testing 
D)  mastery testing 
A)  adaptive testing 
B)  tailored testing 
C)  response-contingent testing 
D)  mastery testing D

Question 2

In intelligence testing,a ceiling level refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  point at which a subtest becomes less reliable. 
B)  items that most children of a specific age are likely to fail. 
C)  items of a subtest designed to maximize performance 
D)  point at which a subtest is discontinued. 
A)  point at which a subtest becomes less reliable. 
B)  items that most children of a specific age are likely to fail. 
C)  items of a subtest designed to maximize performance 
D)  point at which a subtest is discontinued. D

Question 3

The 1954 edition of the WAIS differed from its predecessors in that

Accepted Answer

A)  it was an age scale and its predecessors were point scales. 
B)  it was a point scale and its predecessors were age scales. 
C)  it was organized into Verbal and Performance scales. 
D)  None of these 
A)  it was an age scale and its predecessors were point scales. 
B)  it was a point scale and its predecessors were age scales. 
C)  it was organized into Verbal and Performance scales. 
D)  None of these D

Question 4

The use of human figure drawings to measure intelligence:

Accepted Answer

A)  is indicated when a need exists to predict cognitive functioning through the school years. 
B)  is indicated when a need exists to predict future academic achievement in children. 
C)  is indicated if the short form of widely used intelligence test is not available. 
D)  is not recommended. 
A)  is indicated when a need exists to predict cognitive functioning through the school years. 
B)  is indicated when a need exists to predict future academic achievement in children. 
C)  is indicated if the short form of widely used intelligence test is not available. 
D)  is not recommended.

Question 5

The concept of an alternate item was first introduced in

Accepted Answer

A)  The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale. 
B)  The Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale. 
C)  The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. 
D)  The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. 
A)  The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale. 
B)  The Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale. 
C)  The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. 
D)  The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children.

Question 6

How many people were in the standardization sample for the fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  2,400 
B)  4,800 
C)  9,600 
D)  12,600 
A)  2,400 
B)  4,800 
C)  9,600 
D)  12,600

Question 7

A nonverbal measure of working memory on the SB-5 is reminiscent of a shell game or a game called "three-card monte." The measure referred to here is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Memory for Sentences. 
B)  Delayed Response. 
C)  Silent Visualization. 
D)  Visual-Spatial Processing. 
A)  Memory for Sentences. 
B)  Delayed Response. 
C)  Silent Visualization. 
D)  Visual-Spatial Processing.

Question 8

Which model of intelligence guided the development of the fourth edition of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences 
B)  the Cattell-Horn theory 
C)  Spearman's two-factor theory 
D)  the CHC model 
A)  Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences 
B)  the Cattell-Horn theory 
C)  Spearman's two-factor theory 
D)  the CHC model

Question 9

One study of preference among preschoolers in Australia compared taking the SB5 to the WPPSI-III.The researchers concluded that

Accepted Answer

A)  no clear preference existed in favor of either test. 
B)  preschoolers preferred the WPPSI-III over the SB5. 
C)  preschoolers preferred the SB5 over the WPPSI-III. 
D)  a halo effect was operative when both tests were administered. 
A)  no clear preference existed in favor of either test. 
B)  preschoolers preferred the WPPSI-III over the SB5. 
C)  preschoolers preferred the SB5 over the WPPSI-III. 
D)  a halo effect was operative when both tests were administered.

Question 10

As cited in the text,the WRIT is

Accepted Answer

A)  a formal order to engage in, or refrain from engaging in, some action. 
B)  a short form intelligence test. 
C)  an essay test of intelligence. 
D)  a reading test that yields an estimate of intelligence. 
A)  a formal order to engage in, or refrain from engaging in, some action. 
B)  a short form intelligence test. 
C)  an essay test of intelligence. 
D)  a reading test that yields an estimate of intelligence.

Question 11

The 1937 revision of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale included two equivalent forms labeled Form L and Form M,named as such because:

Accepted Answer

A)  these were the next two sequential letters in the alphabet that had not been used to name forms of the test. 
B)  because Lewis Terman's full name was Lewis Madison Terman and his close friends called him "LM." 
C)  these were the initials of Lewis (L) and his associate in the revision, Maude (M). 
D)  Terman snacked incessantly on little multicolored, candy-coated chocolates, which in the 1930s were called "L&Ms." 
A)  these were the next two sequential letters in the alphabet that had not been used to name forms of the test. 
B)  because Lewis Terman's full name was Lewis Madison Terman and his close friends called him "LM." 
C)  these were the initials of Lewis (L) and his associate in the revision, Maude (M). 
D)  Terman snacked incessantly on little multicolored, candy-coated chocolates, which in the 1930s were called "L&Ms."

Question 12

The manual for the WPPSI-III

Accepted Answer

A)  provided a theoretical rationale for dropping the traditional Verbal/Performance dichotomy. 
B)  reaffirmed the utility of the traditional Verbal/Performance dichotomy. 
C)  kept the traditional Verbal/Performance dichotomy but modified test interpretation guidelines to conform to principles outlined in Horn's theory. 
D)  None of these 
A)  provided a theoretical rationale for dropping the traditional Verbal/Performance dichotomy. 
B)  reaffirmed the utility of the traditional Verbal/Performance dichotomy. 
C)  kept the traditional Verbal/Performance dichotomy but modified test interpretation guidelines to conform to principles outlined in Horn's theory. 
D)  None of these

Question 13

Practice items on the WAIS-IV are also referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral rehearsal items. 
B)  performance items. 
C)  acquisition items. 
D)  teaching items 
A)  behavioral rehearsal items. 
B)  performance items. 
C)  acquisition items. 
D)  teaching items

Question 14

On the WISC-IV,a supplemental subtest is used

Accepted Answer

A)  to extend the range of abilities measured. 
B)  to substitute for a core subtest when necessary. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of these 
A)  to extend the range of abilities measured. 
B)  to substitute for a core subtest when necessary. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  None of these

Question 15

You aspire to a career in the military.Which of the following tests are you MOST likely to take?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ASVAB 
B)  the OLSAT 
C)  the WAIS-R 
D)  the SB5 
A)  the ASVAB 
B)  the OLSAT 
C)  the WAIS-R 
D)  the SB5

Question 16

Most of the SB5 test items are

Accepted Answer

A)  timed. 
B)  not timed. 
C)  culture-free. 
D)  best if used before November 2018. 
A)  timed. 
B)  not timed. 
C)  culture-free. 
D)  best if used before November 2018.

Question 17

Routing tests on the Stanford-Binet-5 are used to

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the optimum level of item difficulty to start the other tests. 
B)  determine which course of study is best suited to the child's aptitude. 
C)  provide reliable information when making grade retention decisions. 
D)  teach children how to perform each type of test item. 
A)  determine the optimum level of item difficulty to start the other tests. 
B)  determine which course of study is best suited to the child's aptitude. 
C)  provide reliable information when making grade retention decisions. 
D)  teach children how to perform each type of test item.

Question 18

The WAIS-III was published in 1997.Who was listed as the author of this test?

Accepted Answer

A)  David Wechsler 
B)  Robert Sternberg 
C)  Mark Edward Swerdlik 
D)  The Psychological Corporation 
A)  David Wechsler 
B)  Robert Sternberg 
C)  Mark Edward Swerdlik 
D)  The Psychological Corporation

Question 19

The WAIS-IV was made more "senior friendly" through a recommendation

Accepted Answer

A)  to expand the time taken to establish rapport with testtakers above age 69. 
B)  to reduce the time limits for subtests administered to testtakers above age 69. 
C)  to administer certain supplemental cognitive tests for testtakers above age 69. 
D)  a recommendation not to administer certain tests tapping motor speed for testtakers above age 69. 
A)  to expand the time taken to establish rapport with testtakers above age 69. 
B)  to reduce the time limits for subtests administered to testtakers above age 69. 
C)  to administer certain supplemental cognitive tests for testtakers above age 69. 
D)  a recommendation not to administer certain tests tapping motor speed for testtakers above age 69.

Question 20

The WISC-IV is appropriate for

Accepted Answer

A)  children ages 6-16. 
B)  adults. 
C)  preschoolers ages 4-6. 
D)  infants under 6 months of age. 
A)  children ages 6-16. 
B)  adults. 
C)  preschoolers ages 4-6. 
D)  infants under 6 months of age.

Which term does NOT belong with the others?

In intelligence testing,a ceiling level refers to the

The 1954 edition of the WAIS differed from its predecessors in that

The use of human figure drawings to measure intelligence:

The concept of an alternate item was first introduced in

How many people were in the standardization sample for the fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

A nonverbal measure of working memory on the SB-5 is reminiscent of a shell game or a game called "three-card monte." The measure referred to here is called:

Which model of intelligence guided the development of the fourth edition of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

One study of preference among preschoolers in Australia compared taking the SB5 to the WPPSI-III.The researchers concluded that

As cited in the text,the WRIT is

The 1937 revision of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale included two equivalent forms labeled Form L and Form M,named as such because:

The manual for the WPPSI-III

Practice items on the WAIS-IV are also referred to as

On the WISC-IV,a supplemental subtest is used

You aspire to a career in the military.Which of the following tests are you MOST likely to take?

Most of the SB5 test items are

Routing tests on the Stanford-Binet-5 are used to

The WAIS-III was published in 1997.Who was listed as the author of this test?

The WAIS-IV was made more "senior friendly" through a recommendation

The WISC-IV is appropriate for

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Exam 10: Tests of Intelligence

Which term does NOT belong with the others?

In intelligence testing,a ceiling level refers to the

The 1954 edition of the WAIS differed from its predecessors in that

The use of human figure drawings to measure intelligence:

The concept of an alternate item was first introduced in

How many people were in the standardization sample for the fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

A nonverbal measure of working memory on the SB-5 is reminiscent of a shell game or a game called "three-card monte." The measure referred to here is called:

Which model of intelligence guided the development of the fourth edition of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

One study of preference among preschoolers in Australia compared taking the SB5 to the WPPSI-III.The researchers concluded that

As cited in the text,the WRIT is

The 1937 revision of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale included two equivalent forms labeled Form L and Form M,named as such because:

The manual for the WPPSI-III

Practice items on the WAIS-IV are also referred to as

On the WISC-IV,a supplemental subtest is used

You aspire to a career in the military.Which of the following tests are you MOST likely to take?

Most of the SB5 test items are

Routing tests on the Stanford-Binet-5 are used to

The WAIS-III was published in 1997.Who was listed as the author of this test?

The WAIS-IV was made more "senior friendly" through a recommendation

The WISC-IV is appropriate for

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, cultural, and Legal Ethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Intelligence and Its Measurement

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: An Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment, Careers, and Business References

Filters