Question 1

Compared with individually administered intelligence tests,group intelligence tests

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A)  are more psychometrically sound. 
B)  have a higher degree of predictive validity. 
C)  have the advantage in terms of cost efficiency. 
D)  All of these 
A)  are more psychometrically sound. 
B)  have a higher degree of predictive validity. 
C)  have the advantage in terms of cost efficiency. 
D)  All of these

Question 2

Which is a DISADVANTAGE of group intelligence tests?

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A)  The lessened role of the examiner may mean that the examiner has less effect on the examinee's score. 
B)  The examiner has less opportunity to gather behavioral observations of examinees during testing. 
C)  Examinees may become bored or distracted as there tends to be less examiner interaction during test administration. 
D)  All other things equal, the reliability of group intelligence tests tends to be significantly less than the reliability of individually-administered tests. 
A)  The lessened role of the examiner may mean that the examiner has less effect on the examinee's score. 
B)  The examiner has less opportunity to gather behavioral observations of examinees during testing. 
C)  Examinees may become bored or distracted as there tends to be less examiner interaction during test administration. 
D)  All other things equal, the reliability of group intelligence tests tends to be significantly less than the reliability of individually-administered tests.

Question 3

On the WISC-IV,an index designed to help the test user understand the way that the testtaker processes various kinds of information is

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A)  a process score. 
B)  a Performance IQ. 
C)  freedom from distractibility 
D)  None of these 
A)  a process score. 
B)  a Performance IQ. 
C)  freedom from distractibility 
D)  None of these

Question 4

Starting with moderately difficult test items and then giving easier or harder items,depending on the test-taker's performance,is termed

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A)  personalized testing. 
B)  culture-fair testing. 
C)  biased testing. 
D)  adaptive testing. 
A)  personalized testing. 
B)  culture-fair testing. 
C)  biased testing. 
D)  adaptive testing.

Question 5

In intelligence testing,floor refers to

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A)  who has the right to speak at a case conference. 
B)  the easiest items of a subtest. 
C)  the least number of items needed to obtain a reliable score. 
D)  the low end of a confidence interval. 
A)  who has the right to speak at a case conference. 
B)  the easiest items of a subtest. 
C)  the least number of items needed to obtain a reliable score. 
D)  the low end of a confidence interval.

Question 6

The fourth edition of the Stanford-Binet differed from the previous three editions in that the fourth edition was

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A)  written in collaboration with David Wechsler. 
B)  sold out only two days after its publication. 
C)  a point scale. 
D)  an age scale. 
A)  written in collaboration with David Wechsler. 
B)  sold out only two days after its publication. 
C)  a point scale. 
D)  an age scale.

Question 7

In developing the WPPSI-III,a number of steps were taken in the interest of quality assurance.To ensure that tests were scored properly,for example,the test developers employed:

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A)  reviews by experts in the area of bias. 
B)  validity studies. 
C)  anchor protocols. 
D)  computer scoring exclusively. 
A)  reviews by experts in the area of bias. 
B)  validity studies. 
C)  anchor protocols. 
D)  computer scoring exclusively.

Question 8

The W-B I borrowed from existing tests in

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A)  content not format. 
B)  format not content. 
C)  content and scoring methods. 
D)  format and test administration instructions. 
A)  content not format. 
B)  format not content. 
C)  content and scoring methods. 
D)  format and test administration instructions.

Question 9

According to Spearman's theory of intelligence,and the centrality g in that theory,a factor analysis of any intelligence test widely viewed as valid would be expected to yield:

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A)  one large common factor. 
B)  three factors of approximately equal size. 
C)  a large number of small factors, but no large factor. 
D)  a verbal factor and a performance factor. 
A)  one large common factor. 
B)  three factors of approximately equal size. 
C)  a large number of small factors, but no large factor. 
D)  a verbal factor and a performance factor.

Question 10

The Stanford Binet: Fifth Edition differed from previous editions of this test in that it

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A)  was a scale that Lewis Terman did not want to be associated with. 
B)  yielded a grade-correlated mental age. 
C)  was a point scale. 
D)  was not based on any particular theory of intelligence. 
A)  was a scale that Lewis Terman did not want to be associated with. 
B)  yielded a grade-correlated mental age. 
C)  was a point scale. 
D)  was not based on any particular theory of intelligence.

Question 11

Most major tests of cognitive ability can be analyzed and interpreted by means of

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A)  only the method described in the test's manual. 
B)  various methods of profile analysis. 
C)  the step-by-step method devised by Robert Sternberg. 
D)  analysis of Gardner's multiple intelligences. 
A)  only the method described in the test's manual. 
B)  various methods of profile analysis. 
C)  the step-by-step method devised by Robert Sternberg. 
D)  analysis of Gardner's multiple intelligences.

Question 12

The WISC-IV differs from previous editions of the WISC because it

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A)  does not yield Verbal and Performance IQ's. 
B)  may be used with adults to age 29 
C)  was standardized with minority children in the standardization sample. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  does not yield Verbal and Performance IQ's. 
B)  may be used with adults to age 29 
C)  was standardized with minority children in the standardization sample. 
D)  All of these.

Question 13

The WPPSI-III contained new subtests to measure

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A)  auditory processing and verbal memory. 
B)  retrieval fluency and social intelligence. 
C)  fluid reasoning and processing speed. 
D)  early number skills and emotional intelligence. 
A)  auditory processing and verbal memory. 
B)  retrieval fluency and social intelligence. 
C)  fluid reasoning and processing speed. 
D)  early number skills and emotional intelligence.

Question 14

On the WISC-IV,there are ______ core subtests and ____ supplemental subtests.

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A)  10; 5 
B)  10; 3 
C)  8; 2 
D)  8; 4 
A)  10; 5 
B)  10; 3 
C)  8; 2 
D)  8; 4

Question 15

To root out any possible cultural bias in the development of the WAIS-IV,

Accepted Answer

A)  experts from 120 cultures were administered a preliminary version of the test. 
B)  all test items were specifically reviewed for cultural bias. 
C)  all test items were administered in ethnically diverse communities. 
D)  experts from 120 cultures participated in focus groups to analyze each of the test items. 
A)  experts from 120 cultures were administered a preliminary version of the test. 
B)  all test items were specifically reviewed for cultural bias. 
C)  all test items were administered in ethnically diverse communities. 
D)  experts from 120 cultures participated in focus groups to analyze each of the test items.

Question 16

Comparing the SB5 to the WISC-IV,which statement is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both tests employ a CHC model of intelligence. 
B)  Both tests find a place for g in the CHC model. 
C)  Both tests contain the same exclusionary criteria. 
D)  Both tests feature tests designed to tap working memory. 
A)  Both tests employ a CHC model of intelligence. 
B)  Both tests find a place for g in the CHC model. 
C)  Both tests contain the same exclusionary criteria. 
D)  Both tests feature tests designed to tap working memory.

Question 17

Contributing greatly to the success of the WPPSI was the fact that this test

Accepted Answer

A)  represented a downward extension of the WISC. 
B)  was the test of choice with gifted preschoolers. 
C)  adequately represented minorities in the standardization sample. 
D)  contained many items reflecting the CHC theory of intelligence. 
A)  represented a downward extension of the WISC. 
B)  was the test of choice with gifted preschoolers. 
C)  adequately represented minorities in the standardization sample. 
D)  contained many items reflecting the CHC theory of intelligence.

Question 18

Convergentthinking refers to

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A)  an inductive reasoning process. 
B)  a deductive reasoning process. 
C)  a vertical thinking process. 
D)  a lateral thinking process. 
A)  an inductive reasoning process. 
B)  a deductive reasoning process. 
C)  a vertical thinking process. 
D)  a lateral thinking process.

Question 19

The developers of the WISC-IV and the SB-5

Accepted Answer

A)  were both fans of the CHC model of intelligence. 
B)  differed significantly from each other with regard to their interpretation of the CHC model of intelligence. 
C)  both attempted to make their respective tests as culture-free as possible. 
D)  All of these 
A)  were both fans of the CHC model of intelligence. 
B)  differed significantly from each other with regard to their interpretation of the CHC model of intelligence. 
C)  both attempted to make their respective tests as culture-free as possible. 
D)  All of these

Question 20

The deviation IQ reflects a comparison of the performance of the individual with the performance of others

Accepted Answer

A)  in the entire standardization sample. 
B)  in the same grade in the standardization sample. 
C)  of the same age in the standardization sample. 
D)  in the same grade and of the same age in the standardization sample. 
A)  in the entire standardization sample. 
B)  in the same grade in the standardization sample. 
C)  of the same age in the standardization sample. 
D)  in the same grade and of the same age in the standardization sample.

Compared with individually administered intelligence tests,group intelligence tests

Which is a DISADVANTAGE of group intelligence tests?

On the WISC-IV,an index designed to help the test user understand the way that the testtaker processes various kinds of information is

Starting with moderately difficult test items and then giving easier or harder items,depending on the test-taker's performance,is termed

In intelligence testing,floor refers to

The fourth edition of the Stanford-Binet differed from the previous three editions in that the fourth edition was

In developing the WPPSI-III,a number of steps were taken in the interest of quality assurance.To ensure that tests were scored properly,for example,the test developers employed:

The W-B I borrowed from existing tests in

According to Spearman's theory of intelligence,and the centrality g in that theory,a factor analysis of any intelligence test widely viewed as valid would be expected to yield:

The Stanford Binet: Fifth Edition differed from previous editions of this test in that it

Most major tests of cognitive ability can be analyzed and interpreted by means of

The WISC-IV differs from previous editions of the WISC because it

The WPPSI-III contained new subtests to measure

On the WISC-IV,there are __ core subtests and supplemental subtests.

To root out any possible cultural bias in the development of the WAIS-IV,

Comparing the SB5 to the WISC-IV,which statement is FALSE?

Contributing greatly to the success of the WPPSI was the fact that this test

Convergentthinking refers to

The developers of the WISC-IV and the SB-5

The deviation IQ reflects a comparison of the performance of the individual with the performance of others

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

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Exam 10: Tests of Intelligence

Compared with individually administered intelligence tests,group intelligence tests

Which is a DISADVANTAGE of group intelligence tests?

On the WISC-IV,an index designed to help the test user understand the way that the testtaker processes various kinds of information is

Starting with moderately difficult test items and then giving easier or harder items,depending on the test-taker's performance,is termed

In intelligence testing,floor refers to

The fourth edition of the Stanford-Binet differed from the previous three editions in that the fourth edition was

In developing the WPPSI-III,a number of steps were taken in the interest of quality assurance.To ensure that tests were scored properly,for example,the test developers employed:

The W-B I borrowed from existing tests in

According to Spearman's theory of intelligence,and the centrality g in that theory,a factor analysis of any intelligence test widely viewed as valid would be expected to yield:

The Stanford Binet: Fifth Edition differed from previous editions of this test in that it

Most major tests of cognitive ability can be analyzed and interpreted by means of

The WISC-IV differs from previous editions of the WISC because it

The WPPSI-III contained new subtests to measure

On the WISC-IV,there are ______ core subtests and ____ supplemental subtests.

To root out any possible cultural bias in the development of the WAIS-IV,

Comparing the SB5 to the WISC-IV,which statement is FALSE?

Contributing greatly to the success of the WPPSI was the fact that this test

Convergentthinking refers to

The developers of the WISC-IV and the SB-5

The deviation IQ reflects a comparison of the performance of the individual with the performance of others

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

On the WISC-IV,there are __ core subtests and supplemental subtests.