Question 1

"VPR" refers to a model of the structure of mental abilities

Accepted Answer

A)  that was first conceived of by Francis Galton. 
B)  with a g factor that contributes to several abilities. 
C)  that is presumed to have no basis in genetics. 
D)  built into the operating system of a "smart car." 
A)  that was first conceived of by Francis Galton. 
B)  with a g factor that contributes to several abilities. 
C)  that is presumed to have no basis in genetics. 
D)  built into the operating system of a "smart car."

Question 2

Many questions concerning intelligence are still being debated.In general,however,scholars are MOST likely to agree that

Accepted Answer

A)  the construct of intelligence has proven to be valuable to psychologists in their efforts to understand and predict human behavior. 
B)  the construct of intelligence has not proven to be useful in helping psychologists understand or predict human behavior. 
C)  intelligence tests have been shown to be of minimal value in non-clinical settings. 
D)  intelligence tests have proven their utility in political campaigns where they are routinely used to screen candidates. 
A)  the construct of intelligence has proven to be valuable to psychologists in their efforts to understand and predict human behavior. 
B)  the construct of intelligence has not proven to be useful in helping psychologists understand or predict human behavior. 
C)  intelligence tests have been shown to be of minimal value in non-clinical settings. 
D)  intelligence tests have proven their utility in political campaigns where they are routinely used to screen candidates.

Question 3

The concept of an alternate item was first introduced in

Accepted Answer

A)  The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale. 
B)  The Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale. 
C)  The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. 
D)  The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children. 
A)  The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale. 
B)  The Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale. 
C)  The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. 
D)  The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children.

Question 4

The most widely used multiple aptitude test in the United States today is

Accepted Answer

A)  the GATB. 
B)  the ASVAB. 
C)  the AGCT. 
D)  the DAS. 
A)  the GATB. 
B)  the ASVAB. 
C)  the AGCT. 
D)  the DAS.

Question 5

McGrew and Flanagan's version of CHC theory has its greatest value

Accepted Answer

A)  as a theory of cognitive abilities with empirical support. 
B)  from a research perspective. 
C)  from the standpoint of cost-to-implement. 
D)  as a theory from which all other theories can be improved. 
A)  as a theory of cognitive abilities with empirical support. 
B)  from a research perspective. 
C)  from the standpoint of cost-to-implement. 
D)  as a theory from which all other theories can be improved.

Question 6

In 1958,David Wechsler endorsed the use of short forms for screening purposes only.However,10 years later,Wechsler would advise test users who claimed not to have the time to administer the full form of the test,

Accepted Answer

A)  "find the time." 
B)  "do the math." 
C)  "Use a short form only with testtakers with a well-documented decreased attention span." 
D)  "Use a short form in any situation where the benefits of use outweigh the risks." 
A)  "find the time." 
B)  "do the math." 
C)  "Use a short form only with testtakers with a well-documented decreased attention span." 
D)  "Use a short form in any situation where the benefits of use outweigh the risks."

Question 7

Which is TRUE of the McGrew-Flanagan CHC model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It features 32 broad stratum abilities. 
B)  It makes no provision for fluid intelligence. 
C)  It makes no provision for a general ability (g) factor. 
D)  It has little heuristic value. 
A)  It features 32 broad stratum abilities. 
B)  It makes no provision for fluid intelligence. 
C)  It makes no provision for a general ability (g) factor. 
D)  It has little heuristic value.

Question 8

Binet believed that the primary purpose of an intelligence test was to assist the test user in the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  classification. 
B)  measurement. 
C)  prediction. 
D)  data collection. 
A)  classification. 
B)  measurement. 
C)  prediction. 
D)  data collection.

Question 9

The term cross-battery assessment refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the selective use of subtests from different test batteries. 
B)  the use of multiple test batteries in assessment. 
C)  the use of culturally responsive tools of assessment. 
D)  using physical tests in combination with psychological tests. 
A)  the selective use of subtests from different test batteries. 
B)  the use of multiple test batteries in assessment. 
C)  the use of culturally responsive tools of assessment. 
D)  using physical tests in combination with psychological tests.

Question 10

On the Wechsler tests of intelligence,the subtest scores have a mean of ____________ and a standard deviation of __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  100; 15 
B)  100; 16 
C)  50; 10 
D)  10; 3 
A)  100; 15 
B)  100; 16 
C)  50; 10 
D)  10; 3

Question 11

In designing the SB-5,an attempt was made to strike an equal balance between tasks requiring _________ and tasks requiring __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  expressive language; receptive language 
B)  expressive and receptive language; minimal language skills 
C)  verbal skills; meditative skills 
D)  touching and feeling; just touching 
A)  expressive language; receptive language 
B)  expressive and receptive language; minimal language skills 
C)  verbal skills; meditative skills 
D)  touching and feeling; just touching

Question 12

For David Wechsler,the term "W-B" had special significance because

Accepted Answer

A)  his life's work in the field of intelligence testing was once profiled on a Romanian television network with those call letters. 
B)  these initials respectively stood for his name and the place where he served as Chief Psychologist. 
C)  Warner Brothers (W
B)  successfully outbid Paramount to do a (never-released) film of Wechsler's life story. 
D)  None of these 
A)  his life's work in the field of intelligence testing was once profiled on a Romanian television network with those call letters. 
B)  these initials respectively stood for his name and the place where he served as Chief Psychologist. 
C)  Warner Brothers (W
B)  successfully outbid Paramount to do a (never-released) film of Wechsler's life story. 
D)  None of these

Question 13

The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test is used primarily to

Accepted Answer

A)  assess neuropsychological deficits. 
B)  assist in student placement. 
C)  identify future business leaders. 
D)  identify students with special needs. 
A)  assess neuropsychological deficits. 
B)  assist in student placement. 
C)  identify future business leaders. 
D)  identify students with special needs.

Question 14

Short forms of intelligence tests

Accepted Answer

A)  can be more reliable than the long form of the same test. 
B)  are recommended for screening purposes only. 
C)  may be short on items, but they are "long" on data provided. 
D)  All of these 
A)  can be more reliable than the long form of the same test. 
B)  are recommended for screening purposes only. 
C)  may be short on items, but they are "long" on data provided. 
D)  All of these

Question 15

Galton's conception of intelligence focused on

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory abilities. 
B)  environmental factors. 
C)  behavioral assets and deficits. 
D)  consistency of the bonds that can be established. 
A)  sensory abilities. 
B)  environmental factors. 
C)  behavioral assets and deficits. 
D)  consistency of the bonds that can be established.

Question 16

Spearman proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence consisting of which two factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  general and specific intelligence 
B)  creative and fixed intelligence 
C)  long-term and short-term memory 
D)  learned and inherited intelligence 
A)  general and specific intelligence 
B)  creative and fixed intelligence 
C)  long-term and short-term memory 
D)  learned and inherited intelligence

Question 17

Tests of intelligence are typically administered to older adults for all of the following purposes EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  educational placement. 
B)  diagnosis of clinical disorders. 
C)  neuropsychological assessment. 
D)  vocational planning. 
A)  educational placement. 
B)  diagnosis of clinical disorders. 
C)  neuropsychological assessment. 
D)  vocational planning.

Question 18

The Picture Absurdities subtest of the SB-5 was designed to measure

Accepted Answer

A)  nonverbal problem solving on matters not culturally bound. 
B)  ability to see patterns and relationships and spatial orientation. 
C)  sorting of information into short-term or long-term memory. 
D)  skills and knowledge acquired by formal and informal education. 
A)  nonverbal problem solving on matters not culturally bound. 
B)  ability to see patterns and relationships and spatial orientation. 
C)  sorting of information into short-term or long-term memory. 
D)  skills and knowledge acquired by formal and informal education.

Question 19

Stanford-Binet Full Scale scores are converted into nominal categories designated by certain cutoff boundaries.For example,an SB-5 measured IQ in the range of 110 to 119 falls into the __________ category.

Accepted Answer

A)  very gifted 
B)  gifted 
C)  superior 
D)  high average 
A)  very gifted 
B)  gifted 
C)  superior 
D)  high average

Question 20

Confirmatory factor analysis differs from exploratory factor analysis in that confirmatory factor analysis

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot be used with large numbers of tests. 
B)  can be used with personality as well as cognitive ability data. 
C)  reduces experimenter bias. 
D)  None of these 
A)  cannot be used with large numbers of tests. 
B)  can be used with personality as well as cognitive ability data. 
C)  reduces experimenter bias. 
D)  None of these

"VPR" refers to a model of the structure of mental abilities

Many questions concerning intelligence are still being debated.In general,however,scholars are MOST likely to agree that

The concept of an alternate item was first introduced in

The most widely used multiple aptitude test in the United States today is

McGrew and Flanagan's version of CHC theory has its greatest value

In 1958,David Wechsler endorsed the use of short forms for screening purposes only.However,10 years later,Wechsler would advise test users who claimed not to have the time to administer the full form of the test,

Which is TRUE of the McGrew-Flanagan CHC model?

Binet believed that the primary purpose of an intelligence test was to assist the test user in the process of

The term cross-battery assessment refers to

On the Wechsler tests of intelligence,the subtest scores have a mean of and a standard deviation of ______.

In designing the SB-5,an attempt was made to strike an equal balance between tasks requiring _ and tasks requiring __.

For David Wechsler,the term "W-B" had special significance because

The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test is used primarily to

Short forms of intelligence tests

Galton's conception of intelligence focused on

Spearman proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence consisting of which two factors?

Tests of intelligence are typically administered to older adults for all of the following purposes EXCEPT:

The Picture Absurdities subtest of the SB-5 was designed to measure

Stanford-Binet Full Scale scores are converted into nominal categories designated by certain cutoff boundaries.For example,an SB-5 measured IQ in the range of 110 to 119 falls into the __________ category.

Confirmatory factor analysis differs from exploratory factor analysis in that confirmatory factor analysis

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

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Exam 9: Intelligence and Its Measurement

"VPR" refers to a model of the structure of mental abilities

Many questions concerning intelligence are still being debated.In general,however,scholars are MOST likely to agree that

The concept of an alternate item was first introduced in

The most widely used multiple aptitude test in the United States today is

McGrew and Flanagan's version of CHC theory has its greatest value

In 1958,David Wechsler endorsed the use of short forms for screening purposes only.However,10 years later,Wechsler would advise test users who claimed not to have the time to administer the full form of the test,

Which is TRUE of the McGrew-Flanagan CHC model?

Binet believed that the primary purpose of an intelligence test was to assist the test user in the process of

The term cross-battery assessment refers to

On the Wechsler tests of intelligence,the subtest scores have a mean of ____________ and a standard deviation of __________________.

In designing the SB-5,an attempt was made to strike an equal balance between tasks requiring _________ and tasks requiring __________.

For David Wechsler,the term "W-B" had special significance because

The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test is used primarily to

Short forms of intelligence tests

Galton's conception of intelligence focused on

Spearman proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence consisting of which two factors?

Tests of intelligence are typically administered to older adults for all of the following purposes EXCEPT:

The Picture Absurdities subtest of the SB-5 was designed to measure

Stanford-Binet Full Scale scores are converted into nominal categories designated by certain cutoff boundaries.For example,an SB-5 measured IQ in the range of 110 to 119 falls into the __________ category.

Confirmatory factor analysis differs from exploratory factor analysis in that confirmatory factor analysis

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

On the Wechsler tests of intelligence,the subtest scores have a mean of and a standard deviation of ______.

In designing the SB-5,an attempt was made to strike an equal balance between tasks requiring _ and tasks requiring __.