Assessment Flashcards
tests that should be administered by someone with at least a Master’s level degree in psych and 1 year of supervised experience
Level C tests
Tests that may be administered and interpreted by nonpsychologists
Level A tests
tests that require some technical knowledge of test construction and supporting material
Level B tests
these types of scores permit comparisons between an examinee’s test performance and the performance of individuals in the norm group
norm-referenced scores
aka domain-referenced scores, these permit interpreting test performance in terms of what the person can do or knows
criterion-referenced scores
when a criterion-referenced test is used for the purpose of mastery, the score is usually reported as…
a percentage
these test scores are provided by _____ scales, which permit intraindividual comparison
self-referenced scores
additional cues, suggestions, or feedback after standard administration is termed
testing the limits
_____ stated that _____ assessment is a deliberate deviation from standardized testing to obtain additional info
vygotsky, dynamic
three types of dynamic assessment include:
testing the limits, graduated prompting, and test-teach-retest
Kanfer, Eyeberg, and Krahn identified which 2 factors as the most important goals when interviewing children?
1) establishing rapport
2) maintaining cooperation
Kanfer, Eyeberg, and Krahn stated that establishing rapport and maintaining cooperation when interviewing children can be achieved with which 4 techniques?
1) Using descriptive statements
2) Using reflections
3) Providing labeled praise
4) Avoiding critical statements
When interviewing children, two ways to circumvent making critical statements are by making _____ corrections and _____ statements.
rule-based corrections
invitational statements
When interviewing children, questions that begin with ____ should be avoided and it’s better to ask ____.
Why, what
Two-factor theory of intelligence is associated with who
Spearman
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.
general, g, cognitive, specific
Fluid and Crystallized intelligence is attributed to who?
Horn and Cattell
Three-Stratum Theory of intelligence is attributed to
Carroll
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.
general (g), 8, learning & memory, 2nd
The Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) Theory of Cognitive Abilities is attributed to
McGrew
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
WJ-III, 10, 70+
The structure-of-intellect model is attributed to
Guilford
The structure-of-intellect model distinguished between ____ and ____ thinking, the former of which relies on logic and the latter relying on creativity
convergent and divergent
con=logic
div=creativity
The Triarchic theory of intelligence is attributed to
Sternberg
The Triarchic theory of intelligence proposes that successful intelligence is composed of three abilities:
Analytical, creative, and practical
The ability to adapt, modify, and choose environments that accomplish one’s goals is most consistent with which theory of intelligence?
Triarchic theory
Multiple intelligences is attributed to
Gardner
The theory of multiple intelligences distinguishes between __ types of cognitive ability, which are
L M L-M S B-K I I N
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?
gardner’s multiple intelligences
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 ____
confluence, zajonc
crystallized intelligence seems to increase until about age ___ while fluid intelligence ____ shortly after late adolescense.
60, decreases
Declines in fluid intelligence are linked to less efficient _____ memory which is attributed to declines in _____
working memory, processing speed
Three prime factors related to cognitive decline include:
1) decline in efficiency and speed
2) physical health
3) disuse
Name two types of test bias
Slope and Intercept
Slope and intercept bias are aka _____ and _____, respectively
slope=differential validity
intercept=unfairness
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
cross-sequential design, cross-sectional
The _____ intelligence scales are based on a hierarchical __ model that incorporates 5 cognitive factors from the CHC theory of intell
SB5
5 cognitive factors in the SB5
Fluid Reasoning, Knowledge, Working Memory, Quantitive Reasoning, Visual-Spatial
SB5 administration begins with ___ routing subtests
routing
Which of the 4 WAIS scales tends to show the lowest score due to Alzheimer’s, MDD, or TBI?
PSI
While PSI is lower than all scales for many cognitively impacting issues, in mild cognitive impairment, the ___ scale of the WAIS is mostly impacted
PRI
Overal FSIQ is mostly impacted by Mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s, ADHD, MDD, or TBI?
Alzheimer’s
Ages for SB5, WPPSI, WISC, WAIS, WJ
SB5-2-85+ WPPSI-2:6-7:7 WISC-6-16:11 WIAS- 16-90:11 WJ-2-80+
Across the board, the ___ scale of the WAIS is the highest whether the person has ADHD, MDD, Alzheimer’s, mild cognitive impairment, or TBI
VCI
Which of the following is most predictive of the highest FSIQ?
ADHD, MDD, Alzheimer’s, mild cognitive impairment, or TBI
MDD
The KABC and CMMS were designed to be ______ tests
culture-fair
The _______ is based on the PASS model of intelligence and assists in _____ diagnosis and determining eligibility for special education…it is appropriate for ages…
Cognitive Assessment System, differential…5-17:11
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.
Slosson
a brief assesment device for developmental delays in children from birth to 6 years
Denver Developmental Screening Test
Used to assess current developmental status of infants and toddlers
Bayley Scales
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
Fagan, new vs familiar
A unique feature of the _________ Scale is that it does not require verbal responses or fine motor skills.
Columbia Mental Maturity Scale
The ____ test measures receptive vocabulary with cards and stimulus words. It’s useful for people with a motor or speech impairment.
Peabody Picture Vocab Test
The ______ Scale is for the blind or partially sighted…it makes use of tactile stimulation
Haptic Intelligence Scale for the Adult Blind
For chidlren and adolscens who have hearing or language impairments, use the _____ test
Hiskey-Nebraska Test of Learning Aptitude
The _______ is considered a useful multicultural test because it is relatively independent of the effects of specific educational and cultural learning
Raven’s Progressie Matrices
The ______ scale is also a culture-fair test and can be administered without verbal instructions
Leiter International Performance Scale
A 12 minute test of cognitive ability for adults which can be administered in groups
wonderlic personnel test
measure’s an examinee’s reasoning abilities and to determine eligibility for a talented program…can be used in groups
cognitive abilities test
Can be used in groups and is a multilevel battery
Kuhlmann-Anderson Test
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.
Empirical Criterion Keying Method
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)
Factor Analysis
The _____ and _____ were created using the Empirical Criterion Keying method
MMPI and MCMI
In the _______ method of structuring a personality test, items are chosen to measure the construct(s) identified by a specific personality theory
Theoretical Method
The _____ was created with factor analysis and is based on the work of ____
NEO-PI….Costa and McCrae
The ______ was created using the theoretical method and is based on the work of ___
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator…Jung
In the _______ method of structuring a personality test, items are derived on the basis of reason and deductive logic which
Logical Content Method
The ______ was created using the logical content method and is based on ____ personality theory
Edwards Personal Preference Schedule…Murray’s
Defensiveness, denial, or faking good is shown by a ___ score on the ___ scale
high score on K (correction)
Lack of insight, presenting self in favorable light is shown by ____ score on the ___ scale
high score on L
An attempt to fake good, social conformity, denial of issues or absense of significant psychopathology is indicated by a ___ score on the ___ scale
Low score on F (frequency)
Excessive frankness, self-criticism, or desire to fake bad is shown by a ___ score on the ___ scale
low score on K (correction)
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
high score on F scale
responding to all items as true or false show a high score on the
F scale
____ or more cannot say items results in an invalid profile
30+
Exaggeration of negative traits or independence is indicative of a ___ score on the ___ scale
Low on L
The ___ scale is a suppresor variable because it correlates with eduction, SES, and defensiveness
K
The ___ scale consists of paired items expected to be answered in the same direction
VRIN
The ___ scale consists of paired items that are opposite of each other
TRIN
The ___ scale consists of items that were infrequently endorsed even by inpatient responders
Fp
Even if inpatients score high on the ___ scale, it is indicative of faking bad
Fp
A common profile for child custody litigants is a __-shaped __, F, and ___ scales, as they’re trying to present themselves in a favorable light
V-shaped, L-F-K
If the items are answered as all True, which scales are low and which are elevated?
L and K are <50
F scale and clinical scales on right (6-9) are elevated
If the items are answered as all False, which scales are low and which are elevated?
All validity scales and clinical scales on left (1-5) are elevated
An extremely high __ scale with a high value on the L-K (greater than +__) shows malingering
F, 9
the MMPI has been shown to be inadequate for dx andis used instead for personality and behavior through using the process of
profile analysis
the neurotic triad or “conversion v” refers to a V shape on which scales
1-2-3
paranoid valley or “psychotic v” referes to a V shape on which scales
6-7-8
The assumption that ambiguous and unstructured stimuli can elicit meaningful info is referred to as the ____ hypothesis
projective
The rorschach consists of __ cards and can be administered to ages ___+
10 cards, ages 2+
The rorschach has two phases:
Free association and inquiry
Scoring and interpretation of the rorschach is based on the following 5 categories:
Location Determinants Form Quality Content Popularity/Frequency of Occurrence
In the rorshach, ___ responses suggest integrated, organized thinking, and use of ___ spaces suggests oppositional tendencies, confabulation, or organic issues
whole…white spaces
The ____ scoring system of the rorschach has the highest _____ reliability
exner….inter-rater
A projective test in which the examinee makes up a story about each picture….based on Murray’s theory of ___
Thematic Apperception Test…..theory of needs
______ is used to detect the presence of brain damage and determine its severity and possible location
Halstead-Reitan Neuropsych Battery
The Bender Gestalt is a test of _____ and consists of which two phases
visual-motor integration….copy and recall
The assessment fo ADHD often includes the use of _____ scales then ___ scales
broad-band….narrow-band
The BDI looks at the ____, _____, and ____ aspects of depression and asks ___ questions rated on a ___ point scale.
Classifications are:
Cognitive, behavioral, physical, 21 questions, 4-point scale
0-13 = minimal 14-19 = mild 20-28 = moderate 29-63 = severe
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.
Infancy - 21
IEP
least restrictive
IQ
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.
Larry P v Riles, racially and culturally biased
The _____ is often used to evaluate personal and social skills of children and adults with ID, ASD, ADHD, TBI, or dementia
Vineland
