Question 1

Among his motivations for the development of the Wechsler scales of intelligence,was David Wechsler's belief that

Accepted Answer

A)  one underlying mental ability was solely responsible for the concept of intelligence. 
B)  a single intelligence score was the most appropriate measure of human intelligence. 
C)  human intelligence was significantly influenced by nonintellectual factors. 
D)  existing intelligence scales were adequate to measure the intelligence of all age groups. 
A)  one underlying mental ability was solely responsible for the concept of intelligence. 
B)  a single intelligence score was the most appropriate measure of human intelligence. 
C)  human intelligence was significantly influenced by nonintellectual factors. 
D)  existing intelligence scales were adequate to measure the intelligence of all age groups. C

Question 2

Evaluating relatively large differences between subtest scaled scores is called

Accepted Answer

A)  factor analysis. 
B)  verbal-performance comparisons. 
C)  pattern analysis. 
D)  deviation analysis. 
A)  factor analysis. 
B)  verbal-performance comparisons. 
C)  pattern analysis. 
D)  deviation analysis. C

Question 3

Which of the following is a component of Wechsler's definition of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem 
B)  emotional intelligence 
C)  artistic talent 
D)  capacity to act purposefully 
A)  self-esteem 
B)  emotional intelligence 
C)  artistic talent 
D)  capacity to act purposefully D

Question 4

The WAIS-IV and WISC-IV

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A)  are only modestly correlated with each other. 
B)  use modern concepts of cognitive psychology. 
C)  differ in their approach to FSIQ. 
D)  are now administered in groups. 
A)  are only modestly correlated with each other. 
B)  use modern concepts of cognitive psychology. 
C)  differ in their approach to FSIQ. 
D)  are now administered in groups.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of the Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is appropriate for children but not adults. 
B)  Its normative sample was non-representative. 
C)  It has a verbal scale,but,unlike the other Wechsler scales,not a performance scale. 
D)  It is unfair to older adults. 
A)  It is appropriate for children but not adults. 
B)  Its normative sample was non-representative. 
C)  It has a verbal scale,but,unlike the other Wechsler scales,not a performance scale. 
D)  It is unfair to older adults.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of the WAIS-IV?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pattern analysis can be used to diagnose functional and organic illnesses. 
B)  It reflects Wechsler's belief that there are multiple,independent types of intelligence. 
C)  It is too complex to use in clinical settings. 
D)  Reliability of individual subtests tends to be lower that for the index scores. 
A)  Pattern analysis can be used to diagnose functional and organic illnesses. 
B)  It reflects Wechsler's belief that there are multiple,independent types of intelligence. 
C)  It is too complex to use in clinical settings. 
D)  Reliability of individual subtests tends to be lower that for the index scores.

Question 7

The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-III

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A)  is designed for the 2 1/2 to 6 year age group. 
B)  is designed for the 3 to 7 year age group. 
C)  is designed for the 3 1/2 to 6 1/2 year age group. 
D)  is designed for the 4 to 6 1/2 year age group. 
A)  is designed for the 2 1/2 to 6 year age group. 
B)  is designed for the 3 to 7 year age group. 
C)  is designed for the 3 1/2 to 6 1/2 year age group. 
D)  is designed for the 4 to 6 1/2 year age group.

Question 8

The comprehension subtest of the WAIS-IV measures

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract thinking. 
B)  analysis of part whole relationships. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  common sense or judgment. 
A)  abstract thinking. 
B)  analysis of part whole relationships. 
C)  anxiety. 
D)  common sense or judgment.

Question 9

The Verbal IQ has a mean of ____ and a standard deviation of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  100; 15 
B)  l0; 3 
C)  100; 10 
D)  100; 3 
A)  100; 15 
B)  l0; 3 
C)  100; 10 
D)  100; 3

Question 10

The index that refers to the information a person is currently holding in memory and actively manipulating is called

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal comprehension. 
B)  perceptual index. 
C)  working memory. 
D)  processing speed. 
A)  verbal comprehension. 
B)  perceptual index. 
C)  working memory. 
D)  processing speed.

Question 11

Which WAIS-IV subtest purports to measure the speed of information processing?

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix reasoning 
B)  symbol search 
C)  block design 
D)  object assembly 
A)  matrix reasoning 
B)  symbol search 
C)  block design 
D)  object assembly

Question 12

An improvement in the WISC-IV is its emphasis on

Accepted Answer

A)  non-cognitive factors. 
B)  four independent types of intelligence. 
C)  working memory. 
D)  the VIQ-PIQ dichotomy. 
A)  non-cognitive factors. 
B)  four independent types of intelligence. 
C)  working memory. 
D)  the VIQ-PIQ dichotomy.

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the WAIS-IV verbal scales?

Accepted Answer

A)  digit symbol-coding 
B)  information 
C)  similarities 
D)  digit-span 
A)  digit symbol-coding 
B)  information 
C)  similarities 
D)  digit-span

Question 14

Which of the following is a unique subtest of the WPPSI-III?

Accepted Answer

A)  animal pegs 
B)  symbol search 
C)  mazes 
D)  picture arrangement 
A)  animal pegs 
B)  symbol search 
C)  mazes 
D)  picture arrangement

Question 15

Which subtest of the WAIS-IV is specifically related to working memory and attention?

Accepted Answer

A)  letter-number sequencing 
B)  comprehension 
C)  vocabulary 
D)  similarity 
A)  letter-number sequencing 
B)  comprehension 
C)  vocabulary 
D)  similarity

Question 16

What advance in the assessment of item bias was included in the WISC-IV?

Accepted Answer

A)  use of expert panels 
B)  statistical methods 
C)  ratings by children in the to-be-tested age groups 
D)  admission that bias is inevitable. 
A)  use of expert panels 
B)  statistical methods 
C)  ratings by children in the to-be-tested age groups 
D)  admission that bias is inevitable.

Question 17

Which WAIS-IV subtest is likely to reveal the character of a person's thought processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  information 
B)  comprehension 
C)  similarities 
D)  arithmetic 
A)  information 
B)  comprehension 
C)  similarities 
D)  arithmetic

Question 18

The ____ index attempts to measure how quickly your mind works.

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal comprehension 
B)  perceptual index 
C)  working memory 
D)  processing speed 
A)  verbal comprehension 
B)  perceptual index 
C)  working memory 
D)  processing speed

Question 19

Which WAIS-IV subtest measures such factors as the ability to learn an unfamiliar task,visual-motor dexterity,and the degree of persistence?

Accepted Answer

A)  digit symbol 
B)  picture completion 
C)  picture arrangement 
D)  block design 
A)  digit symbol 
B)  picture completion 
C)  picture arrangement 
D)  block design

Question 20

Because he used a point scale,Wechsler was able to

Accepted Answer

A)  determine age level performance. 
B)  assign points on an all or none basis. 
C)  only analyze one area of ability. 
D)  group similar content items together. 
A)  determine age level performance. 
B)  assign points on an all or none basis. 
C)  only analyze one area of ability. 
D)  group similar content items together.

Exam 10: The Wechsler Intelligence Scales: Wais-Iv, wisc-Iv, and Wppsi-Iii

Among his motivations for the development of the Wechsler scales of intelligence,was David Wechsler's belief that

Evaluating relatively large differences between subtest scaled scores is called

Which of the following is a component of Wechsler's definition of intelligence?

The WAIS-IV and WISC-IV

Which of the following is true of the Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale?

Which of the following is true of the WAIS-IV?

The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-III

The comprehension subtest of the WAIS-IV measures

The Verbal IQ has a mean of ____ and a standard deviation of ____.

The index that refers to the information a person is currently holding in memory and actively manipulating is called

Which WAIS-IV subtest purports to measure the speed of information processing?

An improvement in the WISC-IV is its emphasis on

Which of the following is not one of the WAIS-IV verbal scales?

Which of the following is a unique subtest of the WPPSI-III?

Which subtest of the WAIS-IV is specifically related to working memory and attention?

What advance in the assessment of item bias was included in the WISC-IV?

Which WAIS-IV subtest is likely to reveal the character of a person's thought processes?

The ____ index attempts to measure how quickly your mind works.

Which WAIS-IV subtest measures such factors as the ability to learn an unfamiliar task,visual-motor dexterity,and the degree of persistence?

Because he used a point scale,Wechsler was able to

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Theories of Intelligence and the Binet Scales

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