Question 1

The Wechsler Scales of Intelligence measure which of the following abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Practical problem solving skills 
B)  Verbal abstract reasoning 
C)  Memory for names and faces 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Practical problem solving skills 
B)  Verbal abstract reasoning 
C)  Memory for names and faces 
D)  None of the above B

Question 2

Currently used tests of intelligence and cognitive abilities are based on which of the following theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guilford Model 
B)  Cattell, Horn, and Carroll (CH
C)  Model 
C)  Wechsler Theory of Intelligence 
D)  Gardner's Multiple Intelligences 
A)  Guilford Model 
B)  Cattell, Horn, and Carroll (CH
C)  Model 
C)  Wechsler Theory of Intelligence 
D)  Gardner's Multiple Intelligences B

Question 3

All of the following are commonly used intelligence tests for elementary school age children except for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Differential Abilities Scale-2nd Edition 
B)  WISC-IV 
C)  Peabody Individual Aptitude Test 
D)  Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children-2nd Edition 
A)  Differential Abilities Scale-2nd Edition 
B)  WISC-IV 
C)  Peabody Individual Aptitude Test 
D)  Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children-2nd Edition C

Question 4

A score of 88 on the WISC-IV Working Memory Index is in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Above average range 
B)  Below average range 
C)  Average range 
D)  Ninth stanine 
A)  Above average range 
B)  Below average range 
C)  Average range 
D)  Ninth stanine

Question 5

The K-ABC-II can be useful for identifying

Accepted Answer

A)  A student's information processing strengths and weaknesses 
B)  An adult's memory problems 
C)  A student's overall IQ score 
D)  Reading fluency in children with language disorders 
A)  A student's information processing strengths and weaknesses 
B)  An adult's memory problems 
C)  A student's overall IQ score 
D)  Reading fluency in children with language disorders

Question 6

Neuropsychological tests typically focus on assessing

Accepted Answer

A)  Reading Comprehension and fluency 
B)  Long-term memory processes and quantitative reasoning 
C)  Visual-spatial perception and working memory 
D)  Simultaneous information processing skills 
A)  Reading Comprehension and fluency 
B)  Long-term memory processes and quantitative reasoning 
C)  Visual-spatial perception and working memory 
D)  Simultaneous information processing skills

Question 7

When tests of cognitive ability are interpreted which of the following procedures is most useful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine the overall IQ and the factor scores 
B)  Analyze only the sub test scores 
C)  Conduct a profile analysis of intra-individual differences 
D)  Determine the overall IQ score to see if it is different than acquired knowledge scores 
A)  Determine the overall IQ and the factor scores 
B)  Analyze only the sub test scores 
C)  Conduct a profile analysis of intra-individual differences 
D)  Determine the overall IQ score to see if it is different than acquired knowledge scores

Question 8

Which of the following tests of intellectual abilities might be used with a child with significant language delays?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales 5th Ed 
B)  Leiter International Performance Scale 
C)  Woodcock-Johnson III 
D)  McCarthy Scales 
A)  Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales 5th Ed 
B)  Leiter International Performance Scale 
C)  Woodcock-Johnson III 
D)  McCarthy Scales

Question 9

What is the difference between tests of achievement and test of cognitive or intellectual abilities?

Accepted Answer

Tests of achievement and tests of cognit

Question 10

What is meant by a hierarchical model of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A hierarchical model of intelligence ref

Question 11

Achievement tests are typically used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessing learning disabilities 
B)  Evaluating educational interventions and programs 
C)  Assessing a student's learning and comprehension of specific subjects 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Assessing learning disabilities 
B)  Evaluating educational interventions and programs 
C)  Assessing a student's learning and comprehension of specific subjects 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

A Verbal Comprehension Index score of 81 on the WISC-IV would be in

Accepted Answer

A)  The average range 
B)  The gifted range 
C)  Mental retardation range 
D)  The below average range 
A)  The average range 
B)  The gifted range 
C)  Mental retardation range 
D)  The below average range

Question 13

A major criticism of the traditional conceptualization of learning disabilities is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no valid tests for assessing school based learning 
B)  Determining the level of difference between ability and achievement tests is arbitrary 
C)  Important cognitive skills necessary for learning can not be reliably assessed 
D)  Information processing skill necessary for learning are not typically assessed 
A)  There are no valid tests for assessing school based learning 
B)  Determining the level of difference between ability and achievement tests is arbitrary 
C)  Important cognitive skills necessary for learning can not be reliably assessed 
D)  Information processing skill necessary for learning are not typically assessed

Question 14

What are two different tests that would be appropriate for assessing the cognitive abilities of a preschooler?

Accepted Answer

Two different tests that would be approp

Question 15

A student whose primary language is English was found to have an above average full scale IQ and a reading comprehension score that was 80 should be evaluated further for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Other reading and language abilities 
B)  A learning disability in reading 
C)  Intra-personal cognitive strengths and weaknesses 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Other reading and language abilities 
B)  A learning disability in reading 
C)  Intra-personal cognitive strengths and weaknesses 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

How would you go about assessing a child's intelligence whose primary language is different than that of the test?

Accepted Answer

Assessing a child's intelligence when th

Question 17

A WAIS-IV Full scale IQ score of 115 and a KABC-II Mental Processing Index Score of 115 are

Accepted Answer

A)  In the same range but the interpretation of those scores is different 
B)  In the same range and have essentially the same meaning 
C)  In the same range but predict different levels of academic functioning 
D)  Are the same scores but the K-ABC score is based on base rate T scores 
A)  In the same range but the interpretation of those scores is different 
B)  In the same range and have essentially the same meaning 
C)  In the same range but predict different levels of academic functioning 
D)  Are the same scores but the K-ABC score is based on base rate T scores

Question 18

Which of the following tests assesses all of the CHC level II abilities:

Accepted Answer

A)  Differential Abilities Scale-2nd Ed 
B)  K-ABC-II 
C)  Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales-5th Ed 
D)  Reynolds Intellectual Screening Test 
A)  Differential Abilities Scale-2nd Ed 
B)  K-ABC-II 
C)  Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales-5th Ed 
D)  Reynolds Intellectual Screening Test

Question 19

Commonly used tests of cognitive abilities do not assess:

Accepted Answer

A)  Working memory 
B)  Visual spatial reasoning 
C)  Quantitative reasoning 
D)  Interpersonal intelligence 
A)  Working memory 
B)  Visual spatial reasoning 
C)  Quantitative reasoning 
D)  Interpersonal intelligence

Question 20

Scores from traditional cognitive ability tests can identify if an individual has

Accepted Answer

A)  Significantly better verbal reasoning than visual -spatial reasoning 
B)  The potential to succeed in certain occupations 
C)  High levels of emotional intelligence 
D)  The ability to problem solve when placed in an unfamiliar environment 
A)  Significantly better verbal reasoning than visual -spatial reasoning 
B)  The potential to succeed in certain occupations 
C)  High levels of emotional intelligence 
D)  The ability to problem solve when placed in an unfamiliar environment

The Wechsler Scales of Intelligence measure which of the following abilities?

Currently used tests of intelligence and cognitive abilities are based on which of the following theories?

All of the following are commonly used intelligence tests for elementary school age children except for:

A score of 88 on the WISC-IV Working Memory Index is in the:

The K-ABC-II can be useful for identifying

Neuropsychological tests typically focus on assessing

When tests of cognitive ability are interpreted which of the following procedures is most useful?

Which of the following tests of intellectual abilities might be used with a child with significant language delays?

What is the difference between tests of achievement and test of cognitive or intellectual abilities?

What is meant by a hierarchical model of intelligence?

Achievement tests are typically used for:

A Verbal Comprehension Index score of 81 on the WISC-IV would be in

A major criticism of the traditional conceptualization of learning disabilities is that:

What are two different tests that would be appropriate for assessing the cognitive abilities of a preschooler?

A student whose primary language is English was found to have an above average full scale IQ and a reading comprehension score that was 80 should be evaluated further for:

How would you go about assessing a child's intelligence whose primary language is different than that of the test?

A WAIS-IV Full scale IQ score of 115 and a KABC-II Mental Processing Index Score of 115 are

Which of the following tests assesses all of the CHC level II abilities:

Commonly used tests of cognitive abilities do not assess:

Scores from traditional cognitive ability tests can identify if an individual has

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Ethical and Legal Considerations: Preparing for the Assessment

Interviewing Adults and Youth: Principles, Methods, and Skills

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Psychological Tests and Measurement Concepts

Reliability and Validity

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Exam 13: Assessment of Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities and Achievement

The Wechsler Scales of Intelligence measure which of the following abilities?

Currently used tests of intelligence and cognitive abilities are based on which of the following theories?

All of the following are commonly used intelligence tests for elementary school age children except for:

A score of 88 on the WISC-IV Working Memory Index is in the:

The K-ABC-II can be useful for identifying

Neuropsychological tests typically focus on assessing

When tests of cognitive ability are interpreted which of the following procedures is most useful?

Which of the following tests of intellectual abilities might be used with a child with significant language delays?

What is the difference between tests of achievement and test of cognitive or intellectual abilities?

What is meant by a hierarchical model of intelligence?

Achievement tests are typically used for:

A Verbal Comprehension Index score of 81 on the WISC-IV would be in

A major criticism of the traditional conceptualization of learning disabilities is that:

What are two different tests that would be appropriate for assessing the cognitive abilities of a preschooler?

A student whose primary language is English was found to have an above average full scale IQ and a reading comprehension score that was 80 should be evaluated further for:

How would you go about assessing a child's intelligence whose primary language is different than that of the test?

A WAIS-IV Full scale IQ score of 115 and a KABC-II Mental Processing Index Score of 115 are

Which of the following tests assesses all of the CHC level II abilities:

Commonly used tests of cognitive abilities do not assess:

Scores from traditional cognitive ability tests can identify if an individual has

Introduction to Psychological Assessment

Ethical and Legal Considerations: Preparing for the Assessment

Interviewing Adults and Youth: Principles, Methods, and Skills

Exploring Presenting Problems, Readiness for Change, and Risks and Resources

Observations, Inferences, and Behavioral Assessment

Psychological Tests and Measurement Concepts

Reliability and Validity

Personality and Interest Measures

Assessing Psychopathology: Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Assessing Children and Adolescents: Self-Report and Adult Perspectives

Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Suicide and Dangerousness to Others

Assessing Substance Use Disorders

Assessing the Therapeutic Alliance

Putting It All Together

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