Question 1

The terms basal level,ceiling level,adaptive approach,and routing test are collectively BEST associated with the

Accepted Answer

A)  SB-5. 
B)  WISC-IV. 
C)  ASVAB. 
D)  Mooney Problem Checklist. 
A)  SB-5. 
B)  WISC-IV. 
C)  ASVAB. 
D)  Mooney Problem Checklist.

Question 2

Carroll's three-stratum theory of cognitive abilities is referred to as which type of model of cognitive functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  an experimental model 
B)  an information processing model 
C)  a hierarchical model 
D)  a stratum-like model 
A)  an experimental model 
B)  an information processing model 
C)  a hierarchical model 
D)  a stratum-like model

Question 3

Most of the test items on the SB-5 are

Accepted Answer

A)  timed. 
B)  not timed. 
C)  culture-free. 
D)  best if used before November, 2025. 
A)  timed. 
B)  not timed. 
C)  culture-free. 
D)  best if used before November, 2025.

Question 4

When administering an individual test of intelligence,the examiner is alert to

Accepted Answer

A)  cues that the examinee is not alert. 
B)  ways that the examinee copes with frustration. 
C)  how cooperative the examinee appears to be. 
D)  All of these 
A)  cues that the examinee is not alert. 
B)  ways that the examinee copes with frustration. 
C)  how cooperative the examinee appears to be. 
D)  All of these

Question 5

When scoring the SB-5,after raw scores for each of the various subtest are calculated,each of these scores are then converted to

Accepted Answer

A)  a scaled score. 
B)  a standard score. 
C)  a deviation score. 
D)  an index score. 
A)  a scaled score. 
B)  a standard score. 
C)  a deviation score. 
D)  an index score.

Question 6

What is the main difference between the factor analysts and traditional theorists with regard to theory derivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  As compared to factor analysts, traditional theorists derive their theories primarily through statistical procedures and empirical data. 
B)  As compared to traditional theorists, factor analysts derive their theories primarily through statistical procedures and empirical data. 
C)  As compared to factor analysts, traditional theorists have not attempted to validate their theories with scientific research. 
D)  As compared to traditional theorists, factor analysts have not attempted to validate their theories with scientific research. 
A)  As compared to factor analysts, traditional theorists derive their theories primarily through statistical procedures and empirical data. 
B)  As compared to traditional theorists, factor analysts derive their theories primarily through statistical procedures and empirical data. 
C)  As compared to factor analysts, traditional theorists have not attempted to validate their theories with scientific research. 
D)  As compared to traditional theorists, factor analysts have not attempted to validate their theories with scientific research.

Question 7

All of the following are true of Cattell's two-factor theory of intelligence EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The abilities that constitute fluid intelligence are nonverbal and independent of specific instruction. 
B)  Crystallized intelligence is relatively culture-free. 
C)  Crystallized intelligence develops through one's use of fluid intelligence. 
D)  Crystallized intelligence includes acquired skills and knowledge such as vocabulary. 
A)  The abilities that constitute fluid intelligence are nonverbal and independent of specific instruction. 
B)  Crystallized intelligence is relatively culture-free. 
C)  Crystallized intelligence develops through one's use of fluid intelligence. 
D)  Crystallized intelligence includes acquired skills and knowledge such as vocabulary.

Question 8

On the Wechsler tests,which of the following subtests BEST reflects and predicts overall intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Coding subtest 
B)  the Arithmetic subtest 
C)  the Block Design subtest 
D)  the Vocabulary subtest 
A)  the Coding subtest 
B)  the Arithmetic subtest 
C)  the Block Design subtest 
D)  the Vocabulary subtest

Question 9

The deviation IQ reflects a comparison of the performance of the individual with the performance of others

Accepted Answer

A)  in the entire standardization sample. 
B)  in the same grade in the standardization sample. 
C)  of the same age in the standardization sample. 
D)  in the same grade and of the same age in the standardization sample. 
A)  in the entire standardization sample. 
B)  in the same grade in the standardization sample. 
C)  of the same age in the standardization sample. 
D)  in the same grade and of the same age in the standardization sample.

Question 10

Which was NOT a reason used to exclude people from participation in the SB-5 standardization sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  limited proficiency in the English language 
B)  severe emotional disturbance 
C)  immediate family member also participating 
D)  cardiac arrest 
A)  limited proficiency in the English language 
B)  severe emotional disturbance 
C)  immediate family member also participating 
D)  cardiac arrest

Question 11

In scoring the SB-5,the test user will tally scores of individual items on the SB-5 to obtain

Accepted Answer

A)  a raw score on each of the various subtests. 
B)  a scaled score on each of the various subtests. 
C)  a standard score on each of the various subtests. 
D)  an index score on each of the subtests. 
A)  a raw score on each of the various subtests. 
B)  a scaled score on each of the various subtests. 
C)  a standard score on each of the various subtests. 
D)  an index score on each of the subtests.

Question 12

An individual who aspires to a career in the military is MOST likely to take the

Accepted Answer

A)  ASVAB 
B)  OLSAT 
C)  WAIS-R 
D)  SB-5 
A)  ASVAB 
B)  OLSAT 
C)  WAIS-R 
D)  SB-5

Question 13

Described in your textbook as an "unsatisfactory,incomplete,and circular definition," ________ defined intelligence as "what the tests test."

Accepted Answer

A)  Francis Galton 
B)  Jean Piaget 
C)  Kevin S. McGrew 
D)  Edwin G. Boring 
A)  Francis Galton 
B)  Jean Piaget 
C)  Kevin S. McGrew 
D)  Edwin G. Boring

Question 14

The fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet yields _______ Factor Index scores corresponding to _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  5; 5 factors the test is presumed to measure 
B)  5; each of the 5 New York families the test was standardized on 
C)  3; 3 factors the test is presumed to measure 
D)  7; 6 of the factors the test is presumed to measure, and 1 validity index 
A)  5; 5 factors the test is presumed to measure 
B)  5; each of the 5 New York families the test was standardized on 
C)  3; 3 factors the test is presumed to measure 
D)  7; 6 of the factors the test is presumed to measure, and 1 validity index

Question 15

The WAIS-IV was made more "senior friendly" than previous editions of the WAIS through enlargement of the images contained in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Picture Completion subtest. 
B)  the Symbol Search subtest. 
C)  the Coding subtest. 
D)  All of these 
A)  Picture Completion subtest. 
B)  the Symbol Search subtest. 
C)  the Coding subtest. 
D)  All of these

Question 16

Research cited in your textbook told of Zambian and English research subjects who were tested on a model reconstruction task using paper,clay,or wire.This research illustrated the importance of raising questions about

Accepted Answer

A)  the validity of a test with regard to members of specific cultural populations. 
B)  the reliability of a test with regard to members of specific cultural populations. 
C)  the danger of using specific materials, such as wire, with testtakers who have never manipulated them. 
D)  the cautions that need to be verbalized prior to any assessment situation. 
A)  the validity of a test with regard to members of specific cultural populations. 
B)  the reliability of a test with regard to members of specific cultural populations. 
C)  the danger of using specific materials, such as wire, with testtakers who have never manipulated them. 
D)  the cautions that need to be verbalized prior to any assessment situation.

Question 17

Which would NOT be considered extra-test behavior on the part of a testtaker?

Accepted Answer

A)  dozing-off during a reading comprehension subtest 
B)  pressing down extremely hard on the pencil when writing 
C)  laughing aloud every time an easy item was encountered 
D)  responding to the examiner's questions 
A)  dozing-off during a reading comprehension subtest 
B)  pressing down extremely hard on the pencil when writing 
C)  laughing aloud every time an easy item was encountered 
D)  responding to the examiner's questions

Question 18

Generally speaking,the use of human figure drawings to measure intelligence is

Accepted Answer

A)  indicated when a need exists to predict cognitive functioning in the upcoming school year. 
B)  recommended when a need exists for the fastest possible estimate of intellectual ability. 
C)  mandatory when the testtaker is from a culture different than that where the assessment is being conducted. 
D)  not recommended. 
A)  indicated when a need exists to predict cognitive functioning in the upcoming school year. 
B)  recommended when a need exists for the fastest possible estimate of intellectual ability. 
C)  mandatory when the testtaker is from a culture different than that where the assessment is being conducted. 
D)  not recommended.

Question 19

"In truth,intelligence has become ...a word with so many meanings that finally it has none." This is a quote from

Accepted Answer

A) E.L.Thorndike. 
B) E.G.Boring. 
C) Francis Galton. 
D) Charles Spearman. 
A) E.L.Thorndike. 
B) E.G.Boring. 
C) Francis Galton. 
D) Charles Spearman.

Question 20

The magnitude of the Flynn effect typically depends MOST on

Accepted Answer

A)  the population on whom the test was normed. 
B)  the model of intelligence employed by the test developers. 
C)  when the test was normed. 
D)  the methods used by the test developers to norm the test. 
A)  the population on whom the test was normed. 
B)  the model of intelligence employed by the test developers. 
C)  when the test was normed. 
D)  the methods used by the test developers to norm the test.

The terms basal level,ceiling level,adaptive approach,and routing test are collectively BEST associated with the

Carroll's three-stratum theory of cognitive abilities is referred to as which type of model of cognitive functioning?

Most of the test items on the SB-5 are

When administering an individual test of intelligence,the examiner is alert to

When scoring the SB-5,after raw scores for each of the various subtest are calculated,each of these scores are then converted to

What is the main difference between the factor analysts and traditional theorists with regard to theory derivation?

All of the following are true of Cattell's two-factor theory of intelligence EXCEPT:

On the Wechsler tests,which of the following subtests BEST reflects and predicts overall intelligence?

The deviation IQ reflects a comparison of the performance of the individual with the performance of others

Which was NOT a reason used to exclude people from participation in the SB-5 standardization sample?

In scoring the SB-5,the test user will tally scores of individual items on the SB-5 to obtain

An individual who aspires to a career in the military is MOST likely to take the

Described in your textbook as an "unsatisfactory,incomplete,and circular definition," ________ defined intelligence as "what the tests test."

The fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet yields _ Factor Index scores corresponding to _______.

The WAIS-IV was made more "senior friendly" than previous editions of the WAIS through enlargement of the images contained in the:

Research cited in your textbook told of Zambian and English research subjects who were tested on a model reconstruction task using paper,clay,or wire.This research illustrated the importance of raising questions about

Which would NOT be considered extra-test behavior on the part of a testtaker?

Generally speaking,the use of human figure drawings to measure intelligence is

"In truth,intelligence has become ...a word with so many meanings that finally it has none." This is a quote from

The magnitude of the Flynn effect typically depends MOST on

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Exam 9: Intelligence and Its Measurement

The terms basal level,ceiling level,adaptive approach,and routing test are collectively BEST associated with the

Carroll's three-stratum theory of cognitive abilities is referred to as which type of model of cognitive functioning?

Most of the test items on the SB-5 are

When administering an individual test of intelligence,the examiner is alert to

When scoring the SB-5,after raw scores for each of the various subtest are calculated,each of these scores are then converted to

What is the main difference between the factor analysts and traditional theorists with regard to theory derivation?

All of the following are true of Cattell's two-factor theory of intelligence EXCEPT:

On the Wechsler tests,which of the following subtests BEST reflects and predicts overall intelligence?

The deviation IQ reflects a comparison of the performance of the individual with the performance of others

Which was NOT a reason used to exclude people from participation in the SB-5 standardization sample?

In scoring the SB-5,the test user will tally scores of individual items on the SB-5 to obtain

An individual who aspires to a career in the military is MOST likely to take the

Described in your textbook as an "unsatisfactory,incomplete,and circular definition," ________ defined intelligence as "what the tests test."

The fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet yields _______ Factor Index scores corresponding to _____________.

The WAIS-IV was made more "senior friendly" than previous editions of the WAIS through enlargement of the images contained in the:

Research cited in your textbook told of Zambian and English research subjects who were tested on a model reconstruction task using paper,clay,or wire.This research illustrated the importance of raising questions about

Which would NOT be considered extra-test behavior on the part of a testtaker?

Generally speaking,the use of human figure drawings to measure intelligence is

"In truth,intelligence has become ...a word with so many meanings that finally it has none." This is a quote from

The magnitude of the Flynn effect typically depends MOST on

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Historical, Cultural, and Legalethical Considerations

A Statistics Refresher

Of Tests and Testing

Reliability

Validity

Utility

Test Development

Assessment for Education

Personality Assessment: an Overview

Personality Assessment Methods

Clinical and Counseling Assessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Assessment,Careers,and Business

Filters

The fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet yields _ Factor Index scores corresponding to _______.