Assessments Flashcards
Learn about common psychological assessments, including their uses, restrictions, and when to use them.
What is the purpose of the Stanford-Binet?
Measure cognitive ability, assist in psychoeducational evaluation, and diagnose developmental disabilities
What are the appropriate ages for the Stanford-Binet?
Ages 2-85+
What are the appropriate ages for the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-III)?
Late adolescents and adults
How many tiers does the WAIS-III have?
Four: Tier 1: Full-scale IQ Tier 2: Verbal and performance IQ Tier 3: Factor indices/subtest variability Tier 4: Subtest scores
What are the WISC-IV and WPPSI-III used for?
They are used to measure intelligence and learning disorders in children.
What are the appropriate ages for the WISC-IV?
Children ages 6-17
What are the appropriate ages for the WPPSI-III?
Children ages 2.5-7.25
What are the Kaufman tests used for?
They are used to measure cognitive abilities in children.
What are the appropriate ages for the Kaufman tests??
The Kaufman tests are appropriate for children ages 3-18.
What is the CAS, and what is it used for?
The CAS is the Cognitive Assessment System and is used to measure intelligence in children ages 5-18.
What are the Slosson tests used for?
They are used to identify children at risk of educational problems by quickly gauging their intelligence.
What is the MMPI-2 used for?
The MMPI-2 is used to assess behavior and personality.
