Question 1

Which of the following BEST fits the way Wechsler measured intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Global capacity to act purposely, to think rationally, to deal effectively with the environment 
B)  General mental ability 
C)  Scholastic and academic tasks 
D)  Ability to engage in abstract thinking 
A)  Global capacity to act purposely, to think rationally, to deal effectively with the environment 
B)  General mental ability 
C)  Scholastic and academic tasks 
D)  Ability to engage in abstract thinking

Question 2

According to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences which is NOT considered a form of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linguistic 
B)  Spatial 
C)  Moral 
D)  General Factor 
A)  Linguistic 
B)  Spatial 
C)  Moral 
D)  General Factor

Question 3

Which of the following best describes Matrix Reasoning from the WISC-IV?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a key that matches numbers or geometric shapes to symbols, the child must rapidly provide the correct symbols to a list of shapes or numbers. 
B)  The child is presented with a series of numbers and must repeat them in the same sequence or in a reversed sequence. 
C)  The child is presented with incomplete patterns and, from a list of five choices, must select the choice that completes the pattern. 
D)  The child indicates whether target symbols occur in the group of symbols presented. 
A)  Using a key that matches numbers or geometric shapes to symbols, the child must rapidly provide the correct symbols to a list of shapes or numbers. 
B)  The child is presented with a series of numbers and must repeat them in the same sequence or in a reversed sequence. 
C)  The child is presented with incomplete patterns and, from a list of five choices, must select the choice that completes the pattern. 
D)  The child indicates whether target symbols occur in the group of symbols presented.

Question 4

Which of the following is a problem when using the subtest and the factors of the Wechsler tests for clinical considerations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The internal consistency reliability of each subtest is lower than the summary scores. 
B)  Reduced assessment precision 
C)  Increased likelihood of false positive and false negative statements about the person's ability 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The internal consistency reliability of each subtest is lower than the summary scores. 
B)  Reduced assessment precision 
C)  Increased likelihood of false positive and false negative statements about the person's ability 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Research has identified more than 280 genes that are responsible for intellectual disability. For normal variation in IQ:

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetics appears to play a role in 80-90% of the variance 
B)  Genetics appears to be involved in nearly 100% of the variance 
C)  Little progress has been made in identifying genes that relate 
D)  The WIAT appears to be the best test to assess this 
A)  Genetics appears to play a role in 80-90% of the variance 
B)  Genetics appears to be involved in nearly 100% of the variance 
C)  Little progress has been made in identifying genes that relate 
D)  The WIAT appears to be the best test to assess this

Question 6

The Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test is encompasses abilities in all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of emotional information in thinking 
B)  Recognition of nonverbal cues 
C)  Understanding emotions 
D)  Verbally expressing one's emotions 
A)  Use of emotional information in thinking 
B)  Recognition of nonverbal cues 
C)  Understanding emotions 
D)  Verbally expressing one's emotions

Question 7

Which of the following is a rule for standardized administration of the Wechsler scales?

Accepted Answer

A)  The administration should occur in a fun and vibrant room. 
B)  The test-taker should be given information about the test and should be allowed to ask questions. 
C)  The administrator should sit directly next to the test-taker. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The administration should occur in a fun and vibrant room. 
B)  The test-taker should be given information about the test and should be allowed to ask questions. 
C)  The administrator should sit directly next to the test-taker. 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is a part of the context element of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adaptation of an environment 
B)  Alteration of the environment 
C)  Selection of a different environment 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Adaptation of an environment 
B)  Alteration of the environment 
C)  Selection of a different environment 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following reasons did Neisser (1998) say were responsible for the changes in IQ over the last 40 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved nutrition 
B)  Video games 
C)  Television 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Improved nutrition 
B)  Video games 
C)  Television 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

What is one limitation of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales?

Accepted Answer

A)  Value outside the US is limited due to the lack of content adaptations and norms. 
B)  The reliability data for the normative sample is weak. 
C)  The normative sample was small and not representative of the U.S. census as a whole. 
D)  The use of a deviation IQ score 
A)  Value outside the US is limited due to the lack of content adaptations and norms. 
B)  The reliability data for the normative sample is weak. 
C)  The normative sample was small and not representative of the U.S. census as a whole. 
D)  The use of a deviation IQ score

Which of the following BEST fits the way Wechsler measured intelligence?

According to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences which is NOT considered a form of intelligence?

Which of the following best describes Matrix Reasoning from the WISC-IV?

Which of the following is a problem when using the subtest and the factors of the Wechsler tests for clinical considerations?

Research has identified more than 280 genes that are responsible for intellectual disability. For normal variation in IQ:

The Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test is encompasses abilities in all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a rule for standardized administration of the Wechsler scales?

Which of the following is a part of the context element of intelligence?

Which of the following reasons did Neisser (1998) say were responsible for the changes in IQ over the last 40 years?

What is one limitation of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales?

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Exam 7: Assessment: Intellectual and Cognitive Measures

Which of the following BEST fits the way Wechsler measured intelligence?

According to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences which is NOT considered a form of intelligence?

Which of the following best describes Matrix Reasoning from the WISC-IV?

Which of the following is a problem when using the subtest and the factors of the Wechsler tests for clinical considerations?

Research has identified more than 280 genes that are responsible for intellectual disability. For normal variation in IQ:

The Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test is encompasses abilities in all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a rule for standardized administration of the Wechsler scales?

Which of the following is a part of the context element of intelligence?

Which of the following reasons did Neisser (1998) say were responsible for the changes in IQ over the last 40 years?

What is one limitation of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales?

Evolution of Clinical Psychology

Contemporary Clinical Psychology

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Assessment: Overview

Assessment: Interviewing and Observation

Assessment: Self-Report and Projective Measures

Assessment: Integration and Clinical Decision-Making

Prevention

Intervention: Overview

Intervention: Adults and Couples

Intervention: Children and Adolescents

Intervention: Identifying Key Elements of Change

Health Psychology: Clinical Neuropsychology, and Forensic Psychology

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