Block 2 Info Flashcards
Axis 1
mental disorders
Axis 2
personality disorders and mental retardation
Axis 3
general medical conditions
Axis 4
psychosocial stresses
Axis 5
global assessment of function - 0-not enough info, 1-can’t function at all
formula for measuring IQ
(MA/CA)*100 - CA can’t exceed 15
average IQ range
85-115
what type of intelligence declines with age?
fluid- refers to mental processes rather than specific information
what type of intelligence increases with age?
crystallized- a person’s knowledge base
Which type of IQ is this?
can think abstractly and process info really well
book smart/lacks common sense
componential IQ
Which type of IQ is this?
take things that have happened to us in the past and put them together into a new idea
creative people
experiential IQ
Which type of IQ is this?
ability to adjust to a different environment
street smart
contextual IQ
Who came up with a series of tests that works for all cultures?
Raven
Mild Intellectual Disability - what IQ? What can they do?
50-70; normal, simple jobs, live independently
Moderate Intellectual Disability - what IQ? What can they do?
35-55; simple repetitive tasks, assisted living; make easy change