Question 1

What is now referred to as intellectual disability was previously referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mental retardation 
B)  mis-adaptive behavior 
C)  learning problems 
D)  behavioral dysfunction 
A)  mental retardation 
B)  mis-adaptive behavior 
C)  learning problems 
D)  behavioral dysfunction

Question 2

Which phrase is part of Wechsler's famous definition of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to solve difficult and complex problems 
B)  the aggregate or global capacity to act purposefully 
C)  the combination of quantitative and verbal skill 
D)  all abilities other than thinking creatively 
A)  the ability to solve difficult and complex problems 
B)  the aggregate or global capacity to act purposefully 
C)  the combination of quantitative and verbal skill 
D)  all abilities other than thinking creatively

Question 3

Which is NOT one of the current trends identified for development and use of individual cognitive ability tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  attention to test bias 
B)  provision of remedial materials 
C)  increased complexity 
D)  better hand-scoring keys 
A)  attention to test bias 
B)  provision of remedial materials 
C)  increased complexity 
D)  better hand-scoring keys

Question 4

Establishing a warm, friendly, cooperative atmosphere before testing begins is called establishing ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  interest investment 
B)  diligence 
C)  rapport 
D)  fellowship 
A)  interest investment 
B)  diligence 
C)  rapport 
D)  fellowship

Question 5

Which WAIS subtest does this statement describe: "A series of incomplete gridded patterns that the examinee completes by pointing to or saying the correct response from five possible choices."

Accepted Answer

A)  digit symbol coding 
B)  symbol search 
C)  object assembly 
D)  matrix reasoning 
A)  digit symbol coding 
B)  symbol search 
C)  object assembly 
D)  matrix reasoning

What is now referred to as intellectual disability was previously referred to as _____.

Which phrase is part of Wechsler's famous definition of intelligence?

Which is NOT one of the current trends identified for development and use of individual cognitive ability tests?

Establishing a warm, friendly, cooperative atmosphere before testing begins is called establishing ___.

Which WAIS subtest does this statement describe: "A series of incomplete gridded patterns that the examinee completes by pointing to or saying the correct response from five possible choices."

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Exam 8: Cognitive Abilities: Individual Tests

What is now referred to as intellectual disability was previously referred to as _____.

Which phrase is part of Wechsler's famous definition of intelligence?

Which is NOT one of the current trends identified for development and use of individual cognitive ability tests?

Establishing a warm, friendly, cooperative atmosphere before testing begins is called establishing ___.

Which WAIS subtest does this statement describe: "A series of incomplete gridded patterns that the examinee completes by pointing to or saying the correct response from five possible choices."

The World of Testing

Sources of Information About Tests

Test Norms

Reliability

Validity

Test Development and Item Analysis

Fairness and Bias

Cognitive Ability: Group Tests

Neuropsychological Assessment

Achievement Tests

Objective Personality Tests

Clinical Instruments and Methods

Projective Techniques

Interests and Attitudes

Ethical and Legal Issues

Filters