Question 1

Which of the following is NOT attributed to Gardner?

Accepted Answer

A)  All human beings possess a certain amount of all of the intelligences. 
B)  Intelligence is largely innate and probably mediated by a "g" factor. 
C)  All humans have different profiles or amounts of the multiple. 
D)  Intelligences are manifested by the way a person carries out a task in relationship to his or her goals. 
E)  Intelligences can work independently or together and each is located in separate parts of the brain.

Question 2

Which of the following factors go into determining where to start and finish the Stanford-Binet?

Accepted Answer

A)  A routing test 
B)  The basal level 
C)  The ceiling level 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Question 3

Which statement reflects one of the concepts of Sternberg's theory of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body-Kinesthetic intelligence is a key component. 
B)  Part of intelligence is knowing your weaknesses and compensating for them. 
C)  Intelligence remains the same across cultures. 
D)  People can be highly intelligent yet be unsuccessful in life and pursuit of their goals.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true about the Stanford-Binet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is probably the most well-known individual test of intelligence. 
B)  It can be given to individuals between the ages of 2 and 90+ years. 
C)  It measures verbal and nonverbal intelligence across five different factors. 
D)  It has been criticized for showing meager reliability and validity estimates.

Question 5

The fixed battery approach to neuropsychology is helpful to the clinician because it is relatively inexpensive and takes less time to administer than other approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In neuropsychological assessment, an individual's scores are best compared against which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A large normative sample based on U.S. census data stratified for gender, age, race, and geographical region 
B)  A norm group consisting of individuals who have the same psychopathology as your client 
C)  A norm group of both healthy "normal" individuals and those suffering from a wide variety of mental illness 
D)  The estimated level of functioning of your individual before onset of the illness 
E)  None of these

Question 7

Because individual intelligence tests are given by an examiner, one-on-one, there is great opportunity for error in their administration and their reliability tends to be low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Thurstone believed that intelligence was established from one primary factor similar to Spearman's "g."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cattell's idea that there are two types of main intelligences, crystallized (acquired) and fluid (innate), came from:

Accepted Answer

A)  his animosity toward the Eugenics movement and his personal belief that cultural factors and learned behaviors must play a part in intelligence. 
B)  his research on brain activity. 
C)  his research on child development, especially twin studies. 
D)  his observations that as cultural factors were removed from intelligence tests, marked changes were seen in test scores.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a use of intelligence testing?

Accepted Answer

A)  To assist in determining giftedness 
B)  To assist in determining mental retardation 
C)  To assist in determining certain types of learning disabilities 
D)  To help understand changes in brain function as a result of accidents, dementia, the aging process, abuse, and disease processes 
E)  Intelligence testing is used for all of these.

Question 11

The astute examiner knows that the assessment of intelligence is complex and that intelligence, as measured by intelligence tests, is based on a number of factors including the environment, genetics, and biology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which statement is NOT true about Vernon's Hierarchical Model of Intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  There were four levels and factors from each lower level contributed to the next level. 
B)  Vernon's top level was comprised of a number of independent factors that mediated all intelligence. 
C)  Level 2 had two major factors: verbal and educational abilities and mechanical-spatial-practical abilities. 
D)  Level 3 is comprised of minor group factors. 
E)  Level 4 is made of specific factors.

Question 13

A neuropsychological assessment is most likely to be used in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  In diagnosing a student for a learning disability 
B)  For a client who may have suffered a traumatic brain injury 
C)  In assessing a student for a gifted program 
D)  In assessing a patient recently diagnosed with schizophrenia 
E)  All of these are potential situations.

Question 14

Based on Piaget's understanding of cognitive development, he came up with the term accommodation, which is:

Accepted Answer

A)  how information is incorporated into existing cognitive structures. 
B)  how we create new cognitive structures and/or behaviors to incorporate new information. 
C)  how the brain creates neuropathways in order to adapt. 
D)  the bio-medical mechanism for understanding learning. 
E)  none of these.

Question 15

Confidence intervals on the WISV-IV reflect measurement error in the test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true of the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is geared for children ages 3 through 18. 
B)  Although geared toward children ages 3 through 18, it is also excellent for individuals suffering from dementia and debilitating brain injuries. 
C)  Examiners can choose subtests based on one of two theoretical models of intelligence. 
D)  The test specifically measures for visual processing, fluid reasoning, and short-term and long-term memory. 
E)  The test has high reliability estimates.

Question 17

Which of the following is true about Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is considered a "dipstick" theory of intelligence - either you have certain intelligences or you don't. 
B)  There is little research to back his statements. 
C)  He relies heavily on the belief that "g" mediates all intelligence. 
D)  Some have criticized his model as being another traditional model that probably adds little. 
E)  He believes that intelligence is vaster and more complex than how we currently measure it.

Question 18

School psychology programs and doctoral programs in counseling and clinical psychology often offer coursework in intelligence testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the theorist with the model.
-Cattell's Fluid and Crystal Intelligence

Accepted Answer

A) Process model, not a cognitive gain model. Cognitive structures are developed through a process of assimilation and accommodation. 
B) The capacity to use one's abilities, navigate novel situations, and manage one's environment to achieve his or her goals. 
C) The "g" factor mediates general intelligence and "s" factor mediates specific abilities. 
D) All people have some of eight or nine factors: Verbal-Linguistic, Mathematical-Logical, Musical, Visual-
Spatial, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Naturalist, and Existential 
E) Has 16 broad ability factors, of which 6 are tentative.
F)Two "g" factors: gf intelligence: innate culturally free intelligence; and gc: acquired as we learn.
G)Four levels - 1: "g" factor; 2: major group factors, verbal­numerical­educational and practical­mechanical­
spatial-physical, 3: minor group factors, and 4: specific factors.
H)Seven factors related to "g": verbal meaning, number ability, word fluency, perception speed, spatial ability, reasoning, and memory.
I)Three kinds of cognitive ability: operations; contents, and product. 180 possible combinations.

Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of the flexible battery approach over the fixed battery approach in neuropsychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinicians require much less training in neuropsychology using the flexible battery approach. 
B)  The flexible battery approach is considered more scientific, which aids in legal trials. 
C)  The flexible battery approach is more adaptive to specific needs. 
D)  The flexible battery approach is more objective because it does not rely on qualitative data. 
E)  All of these are true.

Exam 9: Intellectual and Cognitive Functioning: Intelligence Testing and Neuropsychological Assessment

Which of the following is NOT attributed to Gardner?

Which of the following factors go into determining where to start and finish the Stanford-Binet?

Which statement reflects one of the concepts of Sternberg's theory of intelligence?

Which of the following is NOT true about the Stanford-Binet?

The fixed battery approach to neuropsychology is helpful to the clinician because it is relatively inexpensive and takes less time to administer than other approaches.

In neuropsychological assessment, an individual's scores are best compared against which of the following?

Because individual intelligence tests are given by an examiner, one-on-one, there is great opportunity for error in their administration and their reliability tends to be low.

Thurstone believed that intelligence was established from one primary factor similar to Spearman's "g."

Cattell's idea that there are two types of main intelligences, crystallized (acquired) and fluid (innate) , came from:

Which of the following is NOT a use of intelligence testing?

The astute examiner knows that the assessment of intelligence is complex and that intelligence, as measured by intelligence tests, is based on a number of factors including the environment, genetics, and biology.

Which statement is NOT true about Vernon's Hierarchical Model of Intelligence?

A neuropsychological assessment is most likely to be used in which of the following situations?

Based on Piaget's understanding of cognitive development, he came up with the term accommodation, which is:

Confidence intervals on the WISV-IV reflect measurement error in the test.

Which of the following is NOT true of the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children?

Which of the following is true about Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligence?

School psychology programs and doctoral programs in counseling and clinical psychology often offer coursework in intelligence testing.

Match the theorist with the model. -Cattell's Fluid and Crystal Intelligence

Which of the following is an advantage of the flexible battery approach over the fixed battery approach in neuropsychological assessment?