Question 1

WAIS-IV scale of Perceptual Reasoning A WAIS-IV test that measures the ability called Perceptual Reasoning is:

Accepted Answer

A) Symbol Search. 
B) Block Design. 
C) Digit Span. 
D) Comprehension. 
A) Symbol Search. 
B) Block Design. 
C) Digit Span. 
D) Comprehension.

Question 2

Teachers and intelligence Higher scores on verbal fluency and working memory were found among a sample of people employed as __________ in a study carried out in the Netherlands.

Accepted Answer

A) physicians 
B) teachers 
C) nurses 
D) architects 
A) physicians 
B) teachers 
C) nurses 
D) architects

Question 3

Berlin Wisdom Paradigm The Berlin Wisdom Paradigm emphasizes which quality of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) mechanics 
B) multidimensional 
C) pragmatics 
D) crystallized 
A) mechanics 
B) multidimensional 
C) pragmatics 
D) crystallized

Question 4

Executive functioning- choice The abilities to plan,use working memory,allocate mental resources to incoming tasks,and inhibit information are included in the cognitive skill known in psychology as:

Accepted Answer

A) executive functioning. 
B) organizational aptitude. 
C) everyday problem-solving. 
D) crystallized intelligence. 
A) executive functioning. 
B) organizational aptitude. 
C) everyday problem-solving. 
D) crystallized intelligence.

Question 5

Task-switching as measure of executive functioning In neuropsychological tests called ___________________,the examiner changes the nature of the judgments that the older adult must produce.

Accepted Answer

A) verbal fluency 
B) task-switching 
C) digit symbol 
D) trailmaking 
A) verbal fluency 
B) task-switching 
C) digit symbol 
D) trailmaking

Question 6

Communication predicatment model and elderspeak The communication predicament model is associated with which type of language directed toward older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) elderspeak 
B) gerontophication. 
C) dialecticism. 
D) formal operationism. 
A) elderspeak 
B) gerontophication. 
C) dialecticism. 
D) formal operationism.

Question 7

Trail-making test The Trail Making Test is used in a neuropsychological assessment to evaluate the older adult's:

Accepted Answer

A) naturalistic intelligence. 
B) frontal lobe functioning. 
C) frustration tolerance. 
D) visual memory. 
A) naturalistic intelligence. 
B) frontal lobe functioning. 
C) frustration tolerance. 
D) visual memory.

Question 8

CHC model of visual processing In the CHC model of intelligence,length estimation would be considered a measure of:

Accepted Answer

A) processing speed. 
B) quantitative knowledge. 
C) visual processing. 
D) reaction and decision speed. 
A) processing speed. 
B) quantitative knowledge. 
C) visual processing. 
D) reaction and decision speed.

Question 9

Neuropsychological assessment A trained neuropsychologist assessing older adults is likely to use which type of procedures?

Accepted Answer

A) Administering the same 10 tests to all clients. 
B) Giving most tests in a group format before assessing individuals. 
C) Tailoring the assessment to the client's age and symptoms. 
D) Asking the individual's family to assist in testing. 
A) Administering the same 10 tests to all clients. 
B) Giving most tests in a group format before assessing individuals. 
C) Tailoring the assessment to the client's age and symptoms. 
D) Asking the individual's family to assist in testing.

Question 10

Behaviors to note when administering the WAIS-IV As noted in the text,when administering the WAIS-IV to an older adult,the examiner is instructed to note such factors as:

Accepted Answer

A) room temperature. 
B) gender differences. 
C) sense of humor. 
D) vision problems. 
A) room temperature. 
B) gender differences. 
C) sense of humor. 
D) vision problems.

WAIS-IV scale of Perceptual Reasoning A WAIS-IV test that measures the ability called Perceptual Reasoning is:

Teachers and intelligence Higher scores on verbal fluency and working memory were found among a sample of people employed as __________ in a study carried out in the Netherlands.

Berlin Wisdom Paradigm The Berlin Wisdom Paradigm emphasizes which quality of intelligence?

Executive functioning- choice The abilities to plan,use working memory,allocate mental resources to incoming tasks,and inhibit information are included in the cognitive skill known in psychology as:

Task-switching as measure of executive functioning In neuropsychological tests called ___________________,the examiner changes the nature of the judgments that the older adult must produce.

Communication predicatment model and elderspeak The communication predicament model is associated with which type of language directed toward older adults?

Trail-making test The Trail Making Test is used in a neuropsychological assessment to evaluate the older adult's:

CHC model of visual processing In the CHC model of intelligence,length estimation would be considered a measure of:

Neuropsychological assessment A trained neuropsychologist assessing older adults is likely to use which type of procedures?

Behaviors to note when administering the WAIS-IV As noted in the text,when administering the WAIS-IV to an older adult,the examiner is instructed to note such factors as:

Themes and Issues in Adult Development and Aging

Models of Development: Nature and Nurture in Adulthood

The Study of Adult Development and Aging: Research Methods

Physical Changes

Health and Prevention

Basic Cognitive Functions: Information Processing,attention,and Memory

Personality and Patterns of Coping

Relationships

Work, retirement, and Leisure Patterns

Mental Health Issues and Treatment

Long-Term Care

Death and Dying

Successful Aging and Creativity

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Exam 7: Language, problem-Solving, and Intelligence

WAIS-IV scale of Perceptual Reasoning A WAIS-IV test that measures the ability called Perceptual Reasoning is:

Teachers and intelligence Higher scores on verbal fluency and working memory were found among a sample of people employed as __________ in a study carried out in the Netherlands.

Berlin Wisdom Paradigm The Berlin Wisdom Paradigm emphasizes which quality of intelligence?

Executive functioning- choice The abilities to plan,use working memory,allocate mental resources to incoming tasks,and inhibit information are included in the cognitive skill known in psychology as:

Task-switching as measure of executive functioning In neuropsychological tests called ___________________,the examiner changes the nature of the judgments that the older adult must produce.

Communication predicatment model and elderspeak The communication predicament model is associated with which type of language directed toward older adults?

Trail-making test The Trail Making Test is used in a neuropsychological assessment to evaluate the older adult's:

CHC model of visual processing In the CHC model of intelligence,length estimation would be considered a measure of:

Neuropsychological assessment A trained neuropsychologist assessing older adults is likely to use which type of procedures?

Behaviors to note when administering the WAIS-IV As noted in the text,when administering the WAIS-IV to an older adult,the examiner is instructed to note such factors as:

Themes and Issues in Adult Development and Aging

Models of Development: Nature and Nurture in Adulthood

The Study of Adult Development and Aging: Research Methods

Physical Changes

Health and Prevention

Basic Cognitive Functions: Information Processing,attention,and Memory

Personality and Patterns of Coping

Relationships

Work, retirement, and Leisure Patterns

Mental Health Issues and Treatment

Long-Term Care

Death and Dying

Successful Aging and Creativity

Filters