Assessments Flashcards
PAI- what do the treatment scales measure and what are they (5)
they measure what factors may complecate treatment.
5 factors
AGG; aggfression scale (anger and hostility)
SUI: suicidal ideation
STR: recent stressors
NON: non support scale, lack of percieved social support
RXR: treatment rejection, lack of motivation to change
what are the clinical scales of PAI (11 scales)
what do they measure? psychiatric diagnostic categories
– SOM: Preoccupation with health complaints typically associatedwith somatization of conversion disorders
– ANX: symptoms and signs of anxiety
– ARD: symptoms and behaviours or specific anxiety disorders
– DEP: symptoms and phenomena of depressive disorders
– MAN: mania and hypomania
– PAR: paranoid disorders and personality
– SCZ: symptoms of schizophrenic disorders– BOR: features of borderline personality disorder, includingunstable relationships, affective instability and lability, andimpulsivity
– ANT: illegal acts, authority problems, lack of empathy andexcitement seeking
– ALC and DRG: problematic consequences of alcohol or drug useand features of substance dependence
What invalidates PAI?
18 or more items left unanswered (which equals more than 5%)
scores on a scale or subscale should not be interpreted if more than 20% or the items on that scale were left unanswered.
What are the steps with interpreting the PAI
- look at the validity scales
- compare scores against community norms.
(if in clinical range then use clinical norms)
a score of 70t is roughly 96th percentile (unusual in general population – clinical) - interpret the individual scales and their component parts (examine them)
DASS
stress scale represents:
Difficulty in being able towind down, nervousarousal, easilyupset/agitated,irritable/over–reactive,impatient. GAD
DASS
Anxiety scale represents:
Autonomic arousal,muscular effects,situational anxiety,subjective experience ofanxiety. Panic, phobias,social anxiety
HOW MANY ITEMS ON PAI
344 items, which form 22 non–overlapping scales
Respondents are asked to rate their responses on a 4–point graduatedscale (false, somewhat true, mainly true, very true)
What’s the PAI
Multi–scale self–report test of personality Age: 18 years and older
Fourth grade reading is required
Scoring of the PAI:
scores? mean and SD?
age?
Scores: T scores (M – 50 / SD – 10
Age: 18 with minimum 4th year reading
wHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF USING THE PAI
To provide information relevant to: – Clinical diagnosis
– Treatment planning
– Screening for psychopathology
PAI interpersonal scales (2)
Dominance (DOM): Assesses the extent to which a person iscontrolling and independent in personal relationships. This scalereflects a bipolar dimension, with a dominant style at the high end anda submissive style at the low end.*
Warmth (WRM): Assesses the extent to which a person is interested insupportive and empathic personal relationships. This scale reflects abipolar dimension, with a warm, outgoing style at the high end and acold, rejecting style at the low end.
PAI
administation and feedback
administration: in person either individual setting or group setting
feedback: begin with positive aspects (such as personal strengths) or things client is already aware of.
DASS
Purpose:
Scoring?
Depression, anxiety stress scale.
long version: 42 (14 questions per domain
short version 21 (7 questions per domain)
Items are scored between 0 – 3
not a diagnostic measure.
can give clinician important feedback and can assist with monitoring progress
What does the PAI skyline represent and how do you interpret it
the skyline provides a reference point for scores that are in the clinical setting.
The top of the skyline is 2 SD above the mean of the CLINICAL setting.
K10 / Kessler–10
what is it used for?
Brief measure of psychological distress used to screen formental disorders in primary care settings
GPs include K10 scores in referrals to psychologists as part of aMental Health Care Plan
DASS
depression scale represents?
Dysphoria, hopelessness, devaluation of life, self–deprecation, lack of involvement,anhedonia and inertia. (Assess for depression)
PAI VALIDITY SCALES?
what do they measure
– ICN: consistency of the respondent’s answers throughout theinventory – - – INF: careless or random responding
– NIM: presentation of exaggerated negative experiences
– PIM: presentation of a very favourable impression
They measure the persons approach to the test, faking good or bad, Malingering
– Defensiveness
– Under reporting substance abuse
You have a 16 and 10-month-old kid and you think he has an intellectual delay. What test would you use?
WISC-V
what disorders are screened for in K10?
(9)
Depression Dysthymia
Bipolar disorder
Panic disorder
Social phobia
Agoraphobia
GAD
Substance use disorder
OCD
PTSD
K10 Questionnaire layout?
Scoring?
10 questions with a 5– point response scale.
minimum score 10 / maximum score 50
Normal: 10–19
Mild disorder: 20–24
moderate disorder: 25–29
severe disorder: 30–50
18+ years
What are the mean and SD of WISC-V
Mean: 100 SD 15
How many core subscales in the WISC-V are used to calculate FSIQ?
7
How many core subscales in the WISC-V
10
how many index scales in WISC and what are they?
5
VCI; verbal comprehension index
VSI: visual spacial index (measures non verbal reasoning and concept formulation
FRI: fluid reasoning (ability to solve novel problems)
WMI: working memory index
PSI: processing speed index
WISC: What does VCI measure and core subtests?
measures communication of knowledge.
core subtests: similarities and vocabulary (both used in FSIQ)
WISC: What does VSI measure and core subtests?
measures ability to evaluate visual details and understand visual spacial reltionships. ability to construct geometric designs from a model.
Core: block design (FSIQ)
Visual puzzles
WISC: What does FRI measure and what are the core and sup tests
FRI measures abstract reasoning.
Detects relationships between visual objects.
uses resoning to identify and apply rules.
Fluid intelligence
Core subtests: matrix reasoning, figure weights (FSIQ)
suplementary tests: picture concepts and arithmetic.
WISC: What does WMI measure and what are the core and sup tests
measures concentration / attention and mental control
Core: digit span (FWIQ) and picture span
sup: letter numbering sequence
WISC: What does PSI measure and what are the core and sup tests
measures short term visual memory / cognitive flexibility.
Core: coding (FWIQ) and symbol search.
Sup: cancellation
WISC:
Age range?
Mean & SD?
Age: 6-16:11
mean: 100 SD 15
how many core subtests in WISC-V and what are they?
7
VCI: similarities & vocabulary
VSI: Block design
FRI: matrix and figure weights
WMI: digit span
PSI: coding.
WISC-V FSIQ score descriptors (7)
extremely high: 130+
very high: 120-129
high average: 110-119
average: 90-109
low average: 80-89
very low: 70-79
extremely low: 69-
WAIS-IV: what’s the purpose:
how many indexes and what are they
intelligence / cognitive delay / learning difficulties / ID and giftedness
Indexes: 4
VCI: verbal comprehension
PRI: perceptual reasoning
WMI
PSI
WAIS: what does VCI measure
knowledge from ones environment
verbal acquired knowledge
ability to understand, use and think with spoken language
WAIS: how many core subtests and what are they in VCI
3 core
similarieites
vocab
information
WAIS: what does PRI measure
Perceptual Reasoning Index:
measures a person’s ability to interpret, organise and think with visual information
Fluid / requires visual perceptual abilities
WAIS: PRI core subtests??? (3)
Block design
matrix reasoning
visual puzzles
WAIS: what does WMI measure?
personas ability to take in and hold info and then perform mental operation with that info
WAIS: how many core subtests in WMI and what are they
digit span
arithmetic
WAIS: PRI - what does it measure
Perceptual reasoning index:
person’s ability to process visual information quickly and efficiently. Measures visual and motor speed.
WAIS: PSI - how many core subtests and what are they?
2
symbol search
coding
WAIS; what’s the age range, mean and SD
Age: 16 - 90:11
Mean: 100 SD: 15
WAIS: what indexes are used to calculate GAI
VCI and PRI
WAIS: when do you calculate GAI over FSIQ?
23+ point difference between any index scores calculate GAI and not FSIQ.
if 23+ between VCI and PRI and report individual.
WISC: 1. How do you establish rapport before testing? What do you say to children to explain the purpose of the assessment?
Tell the child that you are going to show him or her some blocks, ask some questions, and look at some pictures. Try to avoid the phrase intelligence test
A six year old child suspected of having an intellectual delay presents for assessment? What test would you use? WISC- V, beginning with the 6-year-old (lowest age) start point or WPPSI IV?
To ensure the availability of a sufficient number of items to assess a child’s ability adequately, the WPPSI-IV should be used with 6-year-olds who are below the average range because it provides significantly easier items than the WISC-V
A 16 year 11 month old who is struggling at school, would you do WISC or WAIS?
WISC
If the examinee receives full credit for the first item administered but not the second, the first item is counted to meet the reversal criteria of two consecutive perfect scores. True or False?
true
WISC: What should you do if the child asks for clarification of an item while you are timing?
Unless stated otherwise, the item instructions may be repeated upon request. However, do not stop timing in order to clarify or repeat instructions. The repetition time is included in the completion time for that item. Note any deviation in the procedures on the Record Form and consider carefully when interpreting test scores.
- WISC: Which subtests require the use of a separate booklet
Coding
Symbol Search
Cancellation
WISC: What should you do if you are not certain if the discontinue rule has been met?
Be careful not to discontinue prematurely. Administer additional items until you are certain the discontinue criterion has been met. If, after review, you find that the child was given items beyond the point at which testing should have been discontinued, award no points for those items, beyond the correct discontinue pint, even if the child’s responses would ordinarily have earned credit.
WISC: When are you supposed to query a response?
Clinical judgment when an examinee’s responses are vague or ambiguous
WISC-V lists responses to Vocabulary, Similarities,
Comprehension, and Information
items that should be queried.
Do not query a child if he or she spontaneously produced an incorrect or zero-point response, unless a Q appears in parentheses next to the same or a similar response in the manual.
E.g., “Tell me more about …” or “Explain what you mean …”
WISC: When are you supposed to query a response?
Clinical judgment when an examinee’s responses are vague or ambiguous
WISC-V lists responses to Vocabulary, Similarities,
Comprehension, and Information
items that should be queried.
Do not query a child if he or she spontaneously produced an incorrect or zero-point response, unless a Q appears in parentheses next to the same or a similar response in the manual.
E.g., “Tell me more about …” or “Explain what you mean …”
What is the mean and SD of the WISC in scaled scores?
mean: 10 SD: 3
WISC: how may substitutions are allowed for each index score
none
WISC: How many substitutions are allowed when calculating FSIQ?
one
WISC: what is the GAI and when should you use it?
general ability index.
The GAI is an optional index score. The GAI is derived from the 2 Verbal Comprehension 2 Fluid Reasoning and 1 Visual Spatial subtests. The GAI provides an estimate of general intellectual ability, with reduced emphasis on working memory and processing speed relative to the FSIQ.
The GAI should be used when a FSIQ cannot be derived or when administering to examinees presenting with working memory and/or processing speed difficulties
WISC: When are both FSIQ and GAI non interpretable?
You get a referral from dr who has been working with women in 40s and had minor car accident while at work a couple of years ago and has some neck pain and back pain and hasn’t been able to work since then. You think as part of your clinical assessment do PAI. What is the main reason for doing PAI
1. Ensure compressive assessment of personality
2. Determine whether client disability is valid
3. Check if exaggerating symptoms by neg scale
4. Give accurate interpretation to GP
5. Formulate presenting problem
- Ensure compressive assessment of personality
DON’T FALL INTO ASSUMPTIONS! ASSUMPTION HERE IS THAT SHE’S FAKING. You can’t tell that her neck and back pain is valid.
Need to check question. Main reason for doing PAI is to do a comprehensive assessment of personality.
Seeing client 28 yrs for first time, client been depressed for a while. He’s struggling with low mood and getting out of bed and you decide to do assessment. This person has difficulties with eyesight and only has limited vision and would struggle doing long assessment. Which test would you choose.
1. Pai
2. State trait anxiety inventory
3. Mmpi
4. Patient health question phq
5. Strength and difficulties.
Patient health question phq
what is the pHQ-9 and why use it?
patient health questionnaire
shortened 9 item diagnostic screener for depression
the PHQ-9 is the mood module of the PHQ
9 items based on DSM-IV criteria for major depression
score over 10 is in moderate depressive symtpoms
score over 15 is moderately severe major depression
You are working for large company and doing selection for applications for position. Want to know if peoples career interest match job description they’re applying for. What test
1. Mmpi
2. Self direct search
3. WAIS
4. PAI
5. K10
- self direct search
Self directed search is a vocational assessment.
What is the self directed search
a career assessment inventory to assist with identifying career interests
classifies people into RIASEC
what does RIASEC stand for
realistic
investigative
artistic
social
enterprising
conventional
age: for 15yrs+
what are the 5 domains in the SDS- Self Directed Search
occupational daydreams
activities
competencies
occupations and
self estimates of abilities and skills
what is the WRAML2
wide range assessment of memory and learning
measures short- and long-term memory functioning and the ability to learn new material in children and adults.
assesses memory ability in a range of contexts among people with brain injury, dementia and learning and other developmental disabilities
six core subtests that contribute to 3 indexes: verbal memory, visual memory and attention-concentration
mean- 100 SD 15
age 5-90
WMS-IV - what is it and what does it measure?
working memory scale
assessess range of memory abilities and memory functioning
ages: 16-65 (adult battery)
65-90 (older adult battery)
WMS: how many indexes and what are they?
5 indexes
auditory memory
visual memory
visual working memory
immediate memory
delayed memory
what is the SDQ,
what does it measure
age range
strength and difficulties questionnaire
measures behavioural screening assessing emotinal and behavioural problems in children and adolescents.
used in initial assessment
age: 3-17 yrs
versions for parents and teachers
modified version for parents and preschool teachers 2-4yrs
self report version for 11-17 yrs
subscales of SDQ?
conduct problems
hyperactivity
emotional problems
peer problems
prosocial behaviour
each subscale has 5 items
what is the second component of SDQ?
Impact supplement
what happens if a child has high scoring for SDQ and the pro social score is also high
better outlook for intervention
what components of the SDQ make up internalising problems?
emotion and peer subscales
what components of SDQ make up externalising problems
conduct and hyperactivity
TOTAL 20 SCORE
how many components are in the SDQ and what are they
first component : subscales / questionnair
second component : impact supplement
third component: follow up version for use after an intervention
what makes up the total difficulties score in the SDQ
peer, emotional, conduct and hyperactivity
NOT PROSOCIAL
how do you score the impact supplement on the SDQ?
a medium amount: score 1
a great deal: score 2
the others score 0
TOTAL SCORE 10
only score on the section:
does the child have difficulties
and
interfer
BDI
Ages?
measure?
beck depression inventory
Ages: 13-80
measures characteristic attitudes and symptoms of depresion
21 items
BDI score scales
0-13 - minimal depression
14-19 - mild depression
20-28 - moderate depresion
29-63 severe depression
NEO-PI-R personality inventory
measures?
age range:
provides an assessment of personality based on the five factor model of personality:
neuroticisim
openness to experience
agreeableness
consciousness
extraversion
also OCEAN
age: 17+
what is the Neo-4
quick 4 factor assessment: leaves out neuroticism. useful in business settings.
what is the 16pf
16 personality factor questionnaire
self report
measures 16 personality factors around the big 5 personality traits
used to assist with vocational and occupational preferences and suitablitily
ages: 16+
What is the SCID-5-CV
structured clinical interview for dsm-5 disorders
designed for use with adults
a semi structure interview guide for making a major dsm-5 diagnoses.
asks about family, medical history, illnessess and current complaints.
has to be administered by a clinician
what is the CBCL
used to assess emotional and behavioural problems in children.
as kids behave differently in different environments: multi informant by parent, teacher, and self report (for kids over 11-18 yrs)
what are the CBCL scales
syndrome scale: (8) / DSM scale (5)
DSM scales:ansiety / somatic / attention / oppositional / conduct
catergorised as normal, borderline or clinical behaviour
T scores (M=SO / SD =10)
what is the MMPI-2
minnesota muliphasic personality inventory
designed to broadly measure the major dimensions of pscyhopathology. / used in psychiatric settings to assist with diagnosis and treatment planing.
18 yrs +
self report / 567 items
T scores: 55-64 moderate
What is the ORS
outcome rating scale
designed to check areas of functioning known to change as a result of therapeutic intervention.
beneficials for clients to monitor their progress during trheatmne and for clinicians to monitor their work
measured on a line of 10 cm
what are the 4 measures in the ORS
individual (persona lwellbeing)
interpersonal (family, close relationships)
social (work, school, friendships)
overall (general sense of well-being)
ORS scoring
highest score: 40
high scores, high level of functioning
cutoff score: 25
what is the WHOQOL
how many domains does it assess and what are they?
world health organisation - quality of life
quality of life profile
assesses 6 domains of life:
physical / psychological / independence / social / environment / spiritual
can be used to assess effectivenss of treatments.
high score, high QoL
what is the ABAS-3
adaptive behaviour assessment
measures adaptive behaviours skills =- all ages- 0-89
particularly for ID and other disabilities
ABAS - what are the 10 adaptive skills measured
communication
community use
functional academics
home/school living
health and safety
leisure
self care
self direction
scoial
work
what is the SBS
Stanford-Binet intelligence scales
identifies low IQ and giftedness
ages: 2 - 85+ yrs
what are the 5 factors of SBS
fluid reasoning
knowledge
quantitative reasoning
visual spatial processing
working memory
what is the WASI-II
a brief measure of general cognitive ability
used in clinical and educational settings
accuracy for FSIQ is not as good as full test
ages 6-90 yrs
what is the WASI-II
a brief measure of general cognitive ability
used in clinical and educational settings
accuracy for FSIQ is not as good as full test
ages 6-90 yrs
what’s the WPPSI-IV
IQ test ages 2 yr 6 mths - 7 yrs 7 mths
m- 100 / SD - 15
scores: extremely low (-69) to very superior (130+)
what is the ravens standard progressive matrices
non verbal measure of mental ability
measures advanced observation and clear thinking skills
those who can handle complexity and ambiguity of modern workplace
abstract reasoning and fluid intelligence
doesnt depend on education level / can be given to hearing and speech impaired children as well as non english speaking
ages 6 - adults
what is the WIAT-III
wechsler individual achievement test
academic strengths and weaknessess of students.
education settings
can assist with diagnosing specific learning disabilities, strengths, weaknesses
NOT USED TO MEASURE ACADEMIC GIFTEDNESS
AGES: 4-50 YRS 11MTHS
WHAT IS WJ-IV-COG
woodcock-johnson test of cognitive abilities
used to diagnose learning problems and exceptional abilities
ages 2 - 90+
what is the WHODAS 3.R
world health organisation - disability assessment schedule
assesses functioning and disability all diseases (inc mental, neurological and addictive disorders)
covers 6 domains of functioning
ages: 18+
high score = high disability
score 0 = no disability; 100 = full disability
WHODAS 2.0 captures the level of functioning in six domains of life:
Cognition – understanding and communicating
Mobility – moving and getting around
Self-care – attending to one’s hygiene, dressing, eating and staying alone
Getting along – interacting with other people
Life activities – domestic responsibilities, leisure, work and school
Participation – joining in community activities, participating in society.
what is the STA
State trait anxiety inventory
most common measures of anxiety
clearly differentiates between state anxiety (temporary / situational) and trait anxiety (more general / long standing)
can be used for diagnosis
only 6th grade reading
measures how you feel right now as well as how you generally respond
adult version: 13+
child version: 9-12
scores for each scale range between 20 -80
what is the GAF
global assessment of functioning
measures persons overall psychosocial functioning
what are the 3 GAF (global assessment of functioning) domains
psychological functioning
social functioning
occupational impairment
scores: 1-100
higher score indicating healthy functining / lowest symptom severity
what is the STRONG and what does it measure?
strong interest inventory
vocational / measures interests NOT skills and ability
What is the age range for the WAIS?
16 - 90:11 mths
Someone 16.5 yrs and you suspect low functioning –
* Do you do WAIS as it’s the only one that has norms
* Do wisc as it has Australian norms
* Wais because it has a lower ceiling
* ?
* Wisc because you suspect low functioning and it has a lower floor.
Wisc because you suspect low functioning and it has a lower floor.
WISC has norms up to 16.11 – can only do this if there are norms. There’s an overlap in norms for wisc and wais.
if you do a WISc at 8yrs and a wais at 18 yrs would the result be different?
no it should be relatively the same and intelligence is a stable construct.
if you do a WISc at 8yrs and a wais at 18 yrs would the result be different?
no it should be relatively the same and intelligence is a stable construct.
3.A six year old child suspected of having an intellectual delay presents for assessment? What test would you use? WISC- V, beginning with the 6-year-old (lowest age) start point or WPPSI IV?
To ensure the availability of a sufficient number of items to assess a child’s ability adequately, the WPPSI-IV should be used with 6-year-olds who are below the average range because it provides significantly easier items than the WISC-V
when is the GAI not interpretable? on the WISC-V
The GAI is non-interpretable when the size of the standard score difference between the VCI, FRI and/or VSI is significant (roughly greater than 1.5 SDs (> 23 points))
when are the indexes not interpretable as a unitary construct in the WISCv
When the variability among the subtest scaled scores that compose a WISC-V Index is unusually large. That is, a difference greater than 1.5 SDs (> 5 points) between the highest and lowest subtest scaled score.
Which subtests do not have a reverse rule? on the WAIS (5)
- Digit span (core)
- Symbol search
- Coding (core)
- Letter-number-sequencing
- Cancellation
What is the reverse rule on WAIS IV subtests?
If someone gets first two wrong – proceed to administer proceeding order until 2
perfect scores are obtained
Q - Working with multiple clients: Seeing a couple but only one person wants the notes
1. Verbal consent from one member and send
2. Get verbal consent from other member and talk to other psychologist and get request from psychologist
3. Get written consent from both members and written request from new psychologist
4. Written consent from both members and oral request from new psychologist
5. Give new psychologist the couples notes
- Get written consent from both members and written request from new psychologist
Board would want most conservative, protective of the public, protective of the psychologist, the one we think is possibly ‘overkill’, that is what the board wants
Do not think like a busy clinician, think like the board
what age is classified a minor
under 18 years
what is the age range for the WPPSI
2 years 6 months - 3 years 11 months
4 years - 7 years 3 months
what is the WPPSI used for
to assess a child’s level of intelligence
to assess cognitive delay, learning difficulties and giftedness.
what is the age range for the Stanford-Binet (SB5)
2 years - 89+ years
what is the mean and SD for scaled scores
Mean: 10., SD 3
what is the mean and SD for standard scores
Mean: 100 / SD 15
what is the average score range for the SB5
90-109
What is the Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test (KAIT)
what is the age range
test of intelligence.
used to assess crystallised, fluid and composite intelligence
11 - 85 years
no australian norms
what are the cutoff scores for the DASS depression scale
Normal: 0-4
mild: 5-6
Moderate: 7-10
Severe: 11-13
extremealy severe 14+
what are the cutoff scores for the DASS anxiety scale
normal: 0-3
mild: 4-5
moderate: 6-7
severe: 8-9
extermely severe: 10+
what are the cutoff scores for the DASS stress scale
normal: 0-7
mile: 8-9
moderate: 10-12
severe: 13-16
extremely severe: 17+
PAI average T score and SD?
Mean: 50 / SD 10
PAI: what does a T score of 60 (84th percentile) mean
experiencing symptoms greater than the general population. clinically significant
PAI: what does a T score of 70 (98th percentile) mean?
2 SD above mean. Clinically significant.
which one of the following is a core subtest in the WAIS-IV:
1. visual puzzles
2. letter number sequencing
3. picture completion
4. comprehension
5. figure weights
- visual puzzles
when do you do the reverse rule for WAIs and WISC
when either of the first 2 items is incorrect. this is until there is perfect score on 2 consequtive items.
sample items are not part of the reverse sequence procedure.
when is the discontinue rule for block design
after 2 consecutive scores of 0
WAIS: core subtests for VCI (3)
similarities
vocabulary
information
WAIS: core subtests for PRI (3)
block design
matrix reasoning
visual puzzles
WAIS: core subtests for WMI (2)
digit span
arithmetic
WAIS: core subtests for PSI (2)
symbol search
coding
what degree is a rotation error in block design
30 degrees
what is the GAI comprised of in the WISC
COGNITIVE ABILITIES
* The GAI provides an estimate of general intellectual
ability, with reduced emphasis on working memory and processing speed relative to the FSIQ.
can only use GAI when difference too large between either WMI / PSI and the other indexes.
Can’t interpret GAI if difference too great between VCI, VSI, FRI
what is the CPI comprised of in the WISC
The CPI is the counterpart to the GAI. It is derived from
the core Working Memory and Processing Speed
subtests. EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING - less influence on intelligence but helps you manage intelligence
* Theoretically, the CPI represents an individual’s
proficiency at cognitive processing.
* Efficient cognitive processing frees-up cognitive
resources for more complex or higher-level tasks
what are the steps to interpreting the WAIS-IV
- report standard scores (FSIQ and indexes) and subtest scale scores
- determine best way to summarise overall ability (FSIQ or GAI)
- determne whether the difference between the person’s GAI and CPI is unusually large
- determine whether each of the four indexes is unitary, and thus interpretable.
- determine normative strengths and weaknesses.
what questions on the WISC-V do you start on with block design for a 6-7 yr / and a 8 yr old
6-7: start at item 1
8 yr: start at item 3
Item 3 has 2 trials. if they get 1 wrong say watch me again and do trial 2. if they get it right reverse rule to item 2
what item do you do next if child gets item 3, trial 1 correct in WISC-V
move to item 4. Don’t need to do second trial.
what is the score range for average IQ
90-109
what are the steps with interpreting the WISC-V
- determine the best way (s) to describe overall interlectual ability.
- conduct an analysis of primary index scores
WISC: 10 core subtests?
VCI; similarities (F) / vocabulary (F)
VSI: block design (F) / visual puzzles
FRI; matrix (F) / figure weights (F)
WMI; digit span (F) / and picture span
PSI; coding (F) and symbol search
what is a percentile
The most common definition of a percentile is a number where a certain percentage of scores fall below that number
Imagine that the height of a group of people is the set of data to study. If a height of 1.75 m is at P80 (80th percentile), it means that 80% of the people in the group are 1.75 or less.
how many substituions per index scores are allowed on the WIAS
one 1 per index
under what circumstances can you do 2 substitutions for FSIQ
when a subtest is invalidated or bcause the person’s pshysical condition interferes with performance.
when do you interpret the GAI with caution on the WAIS
when the difference between VCI and PRI is significant (23 or more)
