Assessment Flashcards

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tests that should be administered by someone with at least a Master’s level degree in psych and 1 year of supervised experience

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Level C tests

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Tests that may be administered and interpreted by nonpsychologists

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Level A tests

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tests that require some technical knowledge of test construction and supporting material

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Level B tests

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these types of scores permit comparisons between an examinee’s test performance and the performance of individuals in the norm group

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norm-referenced scores

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aka domain-referenced scores, these permit interpreting test performance in terms of what the person can do or knows

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criterion-referenced scores

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6
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when a criterion-referenced test is used for the purpose of mastery, the score is usually reported as…

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a percentage

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these test scores are provided by _____ scales, which permit intraindividual comparison

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self-referenced scores

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additional cues, suggestions, or feedback after standard administration is termed

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testing the limits

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9
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_____ stated that _____ assessment is a deliberate deviation from standardized testing to obtain additional info

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vygotsky, dynamic

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10
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three types of dynamic assessment include:

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testing the limits, graduated prompting, and test-teach-retest

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Kanfer, Eyeberg, and Krahn identified which 2 factors as the most important goals when interviewing children?

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1) establishing rapport

2) maintaining cooperation

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Kanfer, Eyeberg, and Krahn stated that establishing rapport and maintaining cooperation when interviewing children can be achieved with which 4 techniques?

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1) Using descriptive statements
2) Using reflections
3) Providing labeled praise
4) Avoiding critical statements

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13
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When interviewing children, two ways to circumvent making critical statements are by making _____ corrections and _____ statements.

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rule-based corrections

invitational statements

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14
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When interviewing children, questions that begin with ____ should be avoided and it’s better to ask ____.

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Why, what

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15
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Two-factor theory of intelligence is associated with who

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Spearman

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16
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Spearman proposed a ___ intellectual factor identified by the letter _ and argued that performance on any ____ task depends on that letter plus one or more ____ factors unique to that task.

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general, g, cognitive, specific

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17
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Fluid and Crystallized intelligence is attributed to who?

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Horn and Cattell

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18
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Three-Stratum Theory of intelligence is attributed to

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Carroll

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In the Three-Stratum theory of intelligence, Stratum III refers to ___ intelligence (represented by the letter _), Stratum II referes to _ broad abilities, including the two in Horn and Cattell’s theory as well as _____ and ____, and Stratum I refers to specific abilities that are each linked to one of the ___ striatum ablities.

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general (g), 8, learning & memory, 2nd

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20
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The Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) Theory of Cognitive Abilities is attributed to

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McGrew

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CHC theory of intelligence serves as the framework for the KAB-II and the _____; it distinguishes between __ broad-striatum abilities and over ___ narrow-striatum abilities

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WJ-III, 10, 70+

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22
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The structure-of-intellect model is attributed to

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Guilford

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23
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The structure-of-intellect model distinguished between ____ and ____ thinking, the former of which relies on logic and the latter relying on creativity

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convergent and divergent
con=logic
div=creativity

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24
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The Triarchic theory of intelligence is attributed to

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Sternberg

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25
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The Triarchic theory of intelligence proposes that successful intelligence is composed of three abilities:

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Analytical, creative, and practical

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26
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The ability to adapt, modify, and choose environments that accomplish one’s goals is most consistent with which theory of intelligence?

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Triarchic theory

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27
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Multiple intelligences is attributed to

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Gardner

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28
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The theory of multiple intelligences distinguishes between __ types of cognitive ability, which are

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L M L-M S B-K I I N

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29
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the idea that everyone possesses all intelligences to some degree which can be developed by exposure and learning experiences is most consistent with which theory of intelligence?

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gardner’s multiple intelligences

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30
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Intelligence has been said to ____ the first born, with the birth of subsequent siblings being predictive of __ intelligence…this is explained by the _____ model, proposed by ____

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confluence, zajonc

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31
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crystallized intelligence seems to increase until about age ___ while fluid intelligence ____ shortly after late adolescense.

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60, decreases

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32
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Declines in fluid intelligence are linked to less efficient _____ memory which is attributed to declines in _____

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working memory, processing speed

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33
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Three prime factors related to cognitive decline include:

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1) decline in efficiency and speed
2) physical health
3) disuse

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34
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Name two types of test bias

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Slope and Intercept

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35
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Slope and intercept bias are aka _____ and _____, respectively

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slope=differential validity

intercept=unfairness

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36
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Schaie et al’s Seattle Longitudinal study used a ________ design to show that prior studies of intellience which used ____ designs were more likely to find early age-related declines in intelligence because that design is more vulnerable to cohort effects

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cross-sequential design, cross-sectional

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37
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The _____ intelligence scales are based on a hierarchical __ model that incorporates 5 cognitive factors from the CHC theory of intell

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SB5

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38
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5 cognitive factors in the SB5

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Fluid Reasoning, Knowledge, Working Memory, Quantitive Reasoning, Visual-Spatial

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39
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SB5 administration begins with ___ routing subtests

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routing

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40
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Which of the 4 WAIS scales tends to show the lowest score due to Alzheimer’s, MDD, or TBI?

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PSI

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41
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While PSI is lower than all scales for many cognitively impacting issues, in mild cognitive impairment, the ___ scale of the WAIS is mostly impacted

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PRI

42
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Overal FSIQ is mostly impacted by Mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s, ADHD, MDD, or TBI?

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Alzheimer’s

43
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Ages for SB5, WPPSI, WISC, WAIS, WJ

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SB5-2-85+
WPPSI-2:6-7:7
WISC-6-16:11
WIAS- 16-90:11
WJ-2-80+
44
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Across the board, the ___ scale of the WAIS is the highest whether the person has ADHD, MDD, Alzheimer’s, mild cognitive impairment, or TBI

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VCI

45
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Which of the following is most predictive of the highest FSIQ?

ADHD, MDD, Alzheimer’s, mild cognitive impairment, or TBI

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MDD

46
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The KABC and CMMS were designed to be ______ tests

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culture-fair

47
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The _______ is based on the PASS model of intelligence and assists in _____ diagnosis and determining eligibility for special education…it is appropriate for ages…

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Cognitive Assessment System, differential…5-17:11

48
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Designed for obtaining a quick screening of mental ability or identifying kids at risk for education failure, the ______ test can screen for a wide range of IQs.

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Slosson

49
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a brief assesment device for developmental delays in children from birth to 6 years

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Denver Developmental Screening Test

50
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Used to assess current developmental status of infants and toddlers

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Bayley Scales

51
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Based on the notion that information processing is a good predictor of IQ during childhood, the ____ test of intelligence focuses on the amount of time a child spends looking at ____ vs ____ stimuli

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Fagan, new vs familiar

52
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A unique feature of the _________ Scale is that it does not require verbal responses or fine motor skills.

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Columbia Mental Maturity Scale

53
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The ____ test measures receptive vocabulary with cards and stimulus words. It’s useful for people with a motor or speech impairment.

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Peabody Picture Vocab Test

54
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The ______ Scale is for the blind or partially sighted…it makes use of tactile stimulation

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Haptic Intelligence Scale for the Adult Blind

55
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For chidlren and adolscens who have hearing or language impairments, use the _____ test

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Hiskey-Nebraska Test of Learning Aptitude

56
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The _______ is considered a useful multicultural test because it is relatively independent of the effects of specific educational and cultural learning

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Raven’s Progressie Matrices

57
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The ______ scale is also a culture-fair test and can be administered without verbal instructions

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Leiter International Performance Scale

58
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A 12 minute test of cognitive ability for adults which can be administered in groups

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wonderlic personnel test

59
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measure’s an examinee’s reasoning abilities and to determine eligibility for a talented program…can be used in groups

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cognitive abilities test

60
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Can be used in groups and is a multilevel battery

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Kuhlmann-Anderson Test

61
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In the _______ method of structuring a personality test, proposed items are administered to appropriate criterion groups, and items that distinguish between groups are included in the test.

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Empirical Criterion Keying Method

62
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In the _______ method of structuring a personality test, a large pool of items is administered to a group, and then intercorrelations are analyzed to identify underling factors (traits)

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Factor Analysis

63
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The _____ and _____ were created using the Empirical Criterion Keying method

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MMPI and MCMI

64
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In the _______ method of structuring a personality test, items are chosen to measure the construct(s) identified by a specific personality theory

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Theoretical Method

65
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The _____ was created with factor analysis and is based on the work of ____

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NEO-PI….Costa and McCrae

66
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The ______ was created using the theoretical method and is based on the work of ___

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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator…Jung

67
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In the _______ method of structuring a personality test, items are derived on the basis of reason and deductive logic which

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Logical Content Method

68
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The ______ was created using the logical content method and is based on ____ personality theory

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Edwards Personal Preference Schedule…Murray’s

69
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Defensiveness, denial, or faking good is shown by a ___ score on the ___ scale

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high score on K (correction)

70
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Lack of insight, presenting self in favorable light is shown by ____ score on the ___ scale

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high score on L

71
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An attempt to fake good, social conformity, denial of issues or absense of significant psychopathology is indicated by a ___ score on the ___ scale

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Low score on F (frequency)

72
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Excessive frankness, self-criticism, or desire to fake bad is shown by a ___ score on the ___ scale

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low score on K (correction)

73
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Responding in a devint or atypical manner and an attempt to fake bad, deliberate malingering, or excessive psychopathology is shown by a ___ score on the ___ scale

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high score on F scale

74
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responding to all items as true or false show a high score on the

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F scale

75
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____ or more cannot say items results in an invalid profile

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30+

76
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Exaggeration of negative traits or independence is indicative of a ___ score on the ___ scale

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Low on L

77
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The ___ scale is a suppresor variable because it correlates with eduction, SES, and defensiveness

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K

78
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The ___ scale consists of paired items expected to be answered in the same direction

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VRIN

79
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The ___ scale consists of paired items that are opposite of each other

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TRIN

80
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The ___ scale consists of items that were infrequently endorsed even by inpatient responders

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Fp

81
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Even if inpatients score high on the ___ scale, it is indicative of faking bad

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Fp

82
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A common profile for child custody litigants is a __-shaped __, F, and ___ scales, as they’re trying to present themselves in a favorable light

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V-shaped, L-F-K

83
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If the items are answered as all True, which scales are low and which are elevated?

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L and K are <50

F scale and clinical scales on right (6-9) are elevated

84
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If the items are answered as all False, which scales are low and which are elevated?

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All validity scales and clinical scales on left (1-5) are elevated

85
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An extremely high __ scale with a high value on the L-K (greater than +__) shows malingering

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F, 9

86
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the MMPI has been shown to be inadequate for dx andis used instead for personality and behavior through using the process of

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profile analysis

87
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the neurotic triad or “conversion v” refers to a V shape on which scales

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1-2-3

88
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paranoid valley or “psychotic v” referes to a V shape on which scales

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6-7-8

89
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The assumption that ambiguous and unstructured stimuli can elicit meaningful info is referred to as the ____ hypothesis

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projective

90
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The rorschach consists of __ cards and can be administered to ages ___+

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10 cards, ages 2+

91
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The rorschach has two phases:

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Free association and inquiry

92
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Scoring and interpretation of the rorschach is based on the following 5 categories:

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Location
Determinants
Form Quality
Content
Popularity/Frequency of Occurrence
93
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In the rorshach, ___ responses suggest integrated, organized thinking, and use of ___ spaces suggests oppositional tendencies, confabulation, or organic issues

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whole…white spaces

94
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The ____ scoring system of the rorschach has the highest _____ reliability

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exner….inter-rater

95
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A projective test in which the examinee makes up a story about each picture….based on Murray’s theory of ___

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Thematic Apperception Test…..theory of needs

96
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______ is used to detect the presence of brain damage and determine its severity and possible location

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Halstead-Reitan Neuropsych Battery

97
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The Bender Gestalt is a test of _____ and consists of which two phases

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visual-motor integration….copy and recall

98
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The assessment fo ADHD often includes the use of _____ scales then ___ scales

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broad-band….narrow-band

99
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The BDI looks at the ____, _____, and ____ aspects of depression and asks ___ questions rated on a ___ point scale.

Classifications are:

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Cognitive, behavioral, physical, 21 questions, 4-point scale

0-13 = minimal
14-19 = mild
20-28 = moderate
29-63 = severe
100
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires that all disabled people from ___ to __ years old be evaluated; an ____ must be developed for each disabled child enrolled in public school, while considering the _______ environment; and, assignment to special ed cannot be made on the basis of ___ tests only.

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Infancy - 21
IEP
least restrictive
IQ

101
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The outcome of ___ v ___ stated that IQ tests are ___ and ___ biased and have a discrimnatory impact on Black children, preventing scholls from using them to place Black children in special ed.

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Larry P v Riles, racially and culturally biased

102
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The _____ is often used to evaluate personal and social skills of children and adults with ID, ASD, ADHD, TBI, or dementia

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Vineland