QUESTIONS
Question 1
The WASI was created mainly so that
- test users could have a short form of the Wechsler scales with sound psychometric properties.
- test users could have a sound measure of emotional intelligence for use with children with handicapping conditions.
- children from diverse backgrounds could be given language-free intelligence tests.
- the low reliability of the WISC-V could be corrected by a test with approximately twice the number of items.
Question 2
In terms of their definitions of intelligence, the theories of Guilford and Thurstone can all be grouped as what type of model?
- single-factor
- information processing
- factor analytic
- schema
Question 3
A major thread running through the theories of Binet, Wechsler, and Piaget is the concept of interactionism. In this context, interactionism refers to
- interaction between mind and body
- members of different professions working together
- interaction between heredity and environment.
- neurochemical interactions that occur during new learning.
Question 4
Group intelligence tests
- are efficient and cost-effective.
- can be useful as screening instruments.
- can be useful for research purposes.
- All of these
Question 5
If Shane earns a full-scale IQ of 90 on the WAIS-IV, this means that
- ninety percent of the testtakers in Shane’s age group scored lower than Shane on this test.
- Shane correctly answered 90 questions.
- Shane correctly answered 90% of the questions.
- Shane scored at the low end of the average range
Question 6
Which statement is NOT true of Cattell’s two-factor theory of intelligence?
- The abilities that constitute fluid intelligence are nonverbal and independent of specific instruction.
- Crystallized intelligence is relatively culture-free.
- Crystallized intelligence develops through one’s use of fluid intelligence.
- Crystallized intelligence includes acquired skills and knowledge such as vocabulary.
Question 7
Lawyers have used ____________ to argue that people who suffer from mental retardation should not face the death penalty. In ___________ case, the Supreme Court applied this concept and ruled that it is illegal to execute a person who suffers from mental retardation.
- The Ceiling Effect, Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California
- The Flynn Effect, Jaffee v. Redmond
- The Ceiling Effect, Grutter v. Bollinger
- The Flynn Effect, Atkins v. Virginia
Question 8
The BEST measure of “intelligence” in infants could MOST probably be obtained with what method?
- reviewing hospital records
- structured interviews of the child
- assessment of sensorimotor skills
- behavioral observation of the child watching Dora the Explorer
Question 9
What does it mean when we say that intelligence tests are culture loaded?
- The extent to which intelligence tests reflect historical cultural values
- The extent to which a test incorporates the vocabulary, concepts, traditions, knowledge, and feelings associated with a particular culture
- Achieving success in any culture requires certain skills and abilities measured by intelligence tests
- The extent to which intelligence tests predicts success that is uniquely defined by each individual’s cultural context.
Question 10
What is a way to reduce the culture loading of a test?
- use oral instructions instead of printed instructions
- have test takers recall past-learned information
- have test takers write answers on the answer sheet
- all of these
ANSWERS
Question 1
The WASI was created mainly so that
- test users could have a short form of the Wechsler scales with sound psychometric properties.
- test users could have a sound measure of emotional intelligence for use with children with handicapping conditions.
- children from diverse backgrounds could be given language-free intelligence tests.
- the low reliability of the WISC-V could be corrected by a test with approximately twice the number of items.
Correct Answer: test users could have a short form of the Wechsler scales with sound psychometric properties.
Question 2
In terms of their definitions of intelligence, the theories of Guilford and Thurstone can all be grouped as what type of model?
- single-factor
- information processing
- factor analytic
- schema
Correct Answer: ….
Question 3 ….
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