Question 1

According to the text, why are haptic subtests important for using with visually impaired children?

Accepted Answer

A)  to avoid the risk of an incomplete or one-sided picture 
B)  visually-impaired children are unable to take any of the subtests on the WISC- R 
C)  haptic subtests are easier to administer 
D)  all the above 
A)  to avoid the risk of an incomplete or one-sided picture 
B)  visually-impaired children are unable to take any of the subtests on the WISC- R 
C)  haptic subtests are easier to administer 
D)  all the above

Question 2

Which of the following Wechsler subtests) is/are found only on the WPPSI-III?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sentences 
B)  Geometric Design 
C)  Animal Pegs 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Sentences 
B)  Geometric Design 
C)  Animal Pegs 
D)  none of the above

Question 3

The items on the Independent Living Behavior Checklist specify a:

Accepted Answer

A)  condition 
B)  behavior 
C)  standard 
D)  all of the above 
A)  condition 
B)  behavior 
C)  standard 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

Regarding the predictive value of infant tests,

Accepted Answer

A)  when scores are near normal or higher, the tests possess little or no predictive validity 
B)  for infants who score in the lowest few percentiles, infant tests validly predict a handicapped outcome in childhood 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  when scores are near normal or higher, the tests possess little or no predictive validity 
B)  for infants who score in the lowest few percentiles, infant tests validly predict a handicapped outcome in childhood 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 5

The first standardized instrument for assessing adaptive behavior was the

Accepted Answer

A)  Vineland Social Maturity Scale 
B)  Columbia Mental Maturity Scale 
C)  Scales of Independent Behavior 
D)  Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales 
A)  Vineland Social Maturity Scale 
B)  Columbia Mental Maturity Scale 
C)  Scales of Independent Behavior 
D)  Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

Question 6

How many levels of intellectual disability are formally recognized by diagnostic manuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four

Question 7

Validity studies support the views) that the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-3 is

Accepted Answer

A)  a good measure of general intelligence 
B)  mainly a measure of nonverbal intelligence 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  a good measure of general intelligence 
B)  mainly a measure of nonverbal intelligence 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 8

The proportion of cases accurately "flagged" as having a problem is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitivity 
B)  specificity 
C)  False positives 
D)  False negatives 
A)  sensitivity 
B)  specificity 
C)  False positives 
D)  False negatives

Question 9

In screening for school readiness, which kind of error is potentially more serious?

Accepted Answer

A)  False positive 
B)  False negative 
C)  both of the above are equally serious 
A)  False positive 
B)  False negative 
C)  both of the above are equally serious

Question 10

For training and rehabilitation purposes, examiners might wish to use (an)_____ measure of adaptive behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  norm-referenced 
B)  criterion-referenced 
C)  intelligence-based 
D)  none of the above 
A)  norm-referenced 
B)  criterion-referenced 
C)  intelligence-based 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is unique because

Accepted Answer

A)  it has high predictive validity for adult behavior 
B)  it emphasizes the need to document the contributions of the newborn to the parent-infant system 
C)  it is the only test that has achieved high reliability rates for infants less than a year old 
D)  all the above 
A)  it has high predictive validity for adult behavior 
B)  it emphasizes the need to document the contributions of the newborn to the parent-infant system 
C)  it is the only test that has achieved high reliability rates for infants less than a year old 
D)  all the above

Question 12

In general, the Differential Ability Scales-II is thought to have

Accepted Answer

A)  high reliability, low validity 
B)  low validity, high reliability 
C)  high reliability, high validity 
D)  low reliability, low validity 
A)  high reliability, low validity 
B)  low validity, high reliability 
C)  high reliability, high validity 
D)  low reliability, low validity

Question 13

Items on the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-3 consist of

Accepted Answer

A)  simple matching 
B)  analogies 
C)  classification 
D)  all of the above 
A)  simple matching 
B)  analogies 
C)  classification 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

The Stanford-Binet Intelligences Scale for Early Childhood SB5) includes a component that

Accepted Answer

A)  helps identify problematic behaviors that may affect test scores 
B)  provides documentation to aid in early detection of developmental difficulties 
C)  summarizes test-taking behaviors 
D)  all the above 
A)  helps identify problematic behaviors that may affect test scores 
B)  provides documentation to aid in early detection of developmental difficulties 
C)  summarizes test-taking behaviors 
D)  all the above

Question 15

Instructions for the Leiter International Performance Scale-Revised

Accepted Answer

A)  are standardized through the use of a tape recorded, step-by-step message 
B)  require the examiner to demonstrate the first several test items 
C) are minimal or nonexistent because the nature of the test is obvious 
D)  none of the above 
A)  are standardized through the use of a tape recorded, step-by-step message 
B)  require the examiner to demonstrate the first several test items 
C) are minimal or nonexistent because the nature of the test is obvious 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4 is_____ and seldom takes longer than ______to complete.

Accepted Answer

A)  timed, 15 minutes 
B)  untimed, 15 minutes 
C)  timed, 1 hour 
D)  untimed, 1 hour 
A)  timed, 15 minutes 
B)  untimed, 15 minutes 
C)  timed, 1 hour 
D)  untimed, 1 hour

Question 17

The following is an example of a problem factor assessed on the DECA-C:

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment disruptions 
B)  learning problems 
C)  attention problems 
D)  cognitive deficits 
A)  attachment disruptions 
B)  learning problems 
C)  attention problems 
D)  cognitive deficits

Question 18

Intellectual disability is characterized as

Accepted Answer

A)  significant limitations in intellectual functioning 
B)  impairments in adaptive behavior 
C)  difficulties arising before age 18 
D)  all of the above 
A)  significant limitations in intellectual functioning 
B)  impairments in adaptive behavior 
C)  difficulties arising before age 18 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

The________ is a very useful aspect of The Inventory for Client Agency Planning ICAP), which helps to predict both the attention needed by the client and the cost associated with the assistance.

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive score 
B)  service score 
C)  maladaptive score 
D)  remedial score 
A)  adaptive score 
B)  service score 
C)  maladaptive score 
D)  remedial score

Question 20

What is the content of the Perkins-Binet?

Accepted Answer

A)  retains verbal items only from the Stanford-Binet 
B)  retains verbal items and includes adapted tactual items 
C)  retains performance items only 
D)  none of the above 
A)  retains verbal items only from the Stanford-Binet 
B)  retains verbal items and includes adapted tactual items 
C)  retains performance items only 
D)  none of the above

According to the text, why are haptic subtests important for using with visually impaired children?

Which of the following Wechsler subtests) is/are found only on the WPPSI-III?

The items on the Independent Living Behavior Checklist specify a:

Regarding the predictive value of infant tests,

The first standardized instrument for assessing adaptive behavior was the

How many levels of intellectual disability are formally recognized by diagnostic manuals?

Validity studies support the views) that the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-3 is

The proportion of cases accurately "flagged" as having a problem is known as

In screening for school readiness, which kind of error is potentially more serious?

For training and rehabilitation purposes, examiners might wish to use (an)_____ measure of adaptive behavior.

The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is unique because

In general, the Differential Ability Scales-II is thought to have

Items on the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-3 consist of

The Stanford-Binet Intelligences Scale for Early Childhood SB5) includes a component that

Instructions for the Leiter International Performance Scale-Revised

The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4 is_ and seldom takes longer than __to complete.

The following is an example of a problem factor assessed on the DECA-C:

Intellectual disability is characterized as

The________ is a very useful aspect of The Inventory for Client Agency Planning ICAP), which helps to predict both the attention needed by the client and the cost associated with the assistance.

What is the content of the Perkins-Binet?

Applications and Consequences of Psychological Testing

The History of Psychological Testing

Norms and Reliability

Validity and Test Development

Theories and Individual Tests of Intelligence and Achievement

Group Tests and Controversies in Ability Testing

Origins of Personality Testing

Assessment of Normality and Human Strengths

Neuropsychological Assessment and Screening

Industrial, Occupational, and Forensic Assessment

Legal Issues and the Future of Testing

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Exam 7: Testing Special Populations

According to the text, why are haptic subtests important for using with visually impaired children?

Which of the following Wechsler subtests) is/are found only on the WPPSI-III?

The items on the Independent Living Behavior Checklist specify a:

Regarding the predictive value of infant tests,

The first standardized instrument for assessing adaptive behavior was the

How many levels of intellectual disability are formally recognized by diagnostic manuals?

Validity studies support the views) that the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-3 is

The proportion of cases accurately "flagged" as having a problem is known as

In screening for school readiness, which kind of error is potentially more serious?

For training and rehabilitation purposes, examiners might wish to use (an)_____ measure of adaptive behavior.

The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale is unique because

In general, the Differential Ability Scales-II is thought to have

Items on the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence-3 consist of

The Stanford-Binet Intelligences Scale for Early Childhood SB5) includes a component that

Instructions for the Leiter International Performance Scale-Revised

The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4 is_____ and seldom takes longer than ______to complete.

The following is an example of a problem factor assessed on the DECA-C:

Intellectual disability is characterized as

The________ is a very useful aspect of The Inventory for Client Agency Planning ICAP), which helps to predict both the attention needed by the client and the cost associated with the assistance.

What is the content of the Perkins-Binet?

Applications and Consequences of Psychological Testing

The History of Psychological Testing

Norms and Reliability

Validity and Test Development

Theories and Individual Tests of Intelligence and Achievement

Group Tests and Controversies in Ability Testing

Origins of Personality Testing

Assessment of Normality and Human Strengths

Neuropsychological Assessment and Screening

Industrial, Occupational, and Forensic Assessment

Legal Issues and the Future of Testing

Filters

The Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4 is_ and seldom takes longer than __to complete.