Intelligence Tests Flashcards
What is fluid intelligence?
Fluid intelligence refers to the capacity to think logically and solve problems in novel situations, independent of acquired knowledge. It involves the ability to analyse and reason, identify patterns and relationships, and solve new problems quickly and effectively.
What is crystallised intelligence?
Crystallised intelligence refers to the knowledge and skills that one acquires through experience and education. It involves the ability to use learned information and past experiences to solve problems and make decisions.
What does the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence measure?
The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) is a standardised assessment designed to measure the cognitive development of young children
What is the age range for the WPPSI?
Two age bands
2 years 6 months to 3 years 11 months
4 years 0 months to 7 years 7 months
What are the clinical uses for the WPPSI?
Education Planning
Clinical Assessment
Early Identification of Developmental Delays
Research
What are the indexes of the WPPSI?
Same as WISC
Verbal Comprehension
Visual Spatial
Working Memory
Fluid Reasoning
Processing Speed
When would you use the WPPSI instead of the WISC?
The main factor would be the age of the child
WPPSI: 2:6 to 7:7
WISC: 6:0 to 16:11
Between 6:0 and 7:7, consider the developmental stage of the child being assessed.
Does the WPPSI have Australian normative data?
Yes
What does the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale measure?
The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale measures cognitive ability.
What are the 5 scales for the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale?
Fluid Reasoning
Knowledge
Quantitative Reasoning
Visual-Spatial Processing
Working Memory
What is the age range for Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale?
2 to 85+ years
What is the benefit of using the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale over the WISC/WAIS?
The Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale is suitable for continuous assessment across lifespan.
Does the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale produce an FSIQ?
Yes
What is the mean and standard deviation for the FSIQ of the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale?
Mean = 100
SD = 15
Same as WISC/WAIS
Does the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale have Australian normative data?
No
What is the purpose of the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI-II)
The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI-II) is intended to provide a quick estimate of intellectual functioning
How long does the WASI take to administer compared to the WISC/WAIS?
WASI: ~ 30 mins
WISC/WAIS: ~ 60 to 90 mins
What is the age range for the WASI?
6 to 90 years
When would you use the WASI over the WISC/WAIS?
The WASI is a suitable when a brief cognitive assessment is suitable or due to time constraints.
What are the 4 subtests of the WASI?
Vocabulary
Similarities
Block Design
Matrix Reasoning
What are the composite scores for the WASI?
FSIQ
Verbal IQ: Vocabulary, Similarities
Performance IQ: Block Design, Matrix Reasoning
Does the WASI have Australian normative data?
No
What does the Woodcock-Johnson Test measure?
The Woodcock-Johnson Test, specifically the Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJ IV), assesses general intellectual ability and specific cognitive functions.
What is the age range for the Woodcock-Johnson Test?
2 years to adulthood
What are the 3 key components of the Woodcock-Johnson Test?
Cognitive Abilities
Achievement
Oral Language
What are the subtests for Cognitive Abilities of the Woodcock-Johnson Test?
Verbal Comprehension
Visual-Auditory Learning
Cognitive Processing Speed
Working Memory
Fluid Reasoning
What are the subtests for Achievement of the Woodcock-Johnson Test?
Reading
Mathematics
Written Language
Academic Fluency
What are the subtests for Oral Language of the Woodcock-Johnson Test?
Oral Expression
Listening Comprehension
Phonetic Coding
Why would you use the Woodcock-Johnson Test over the WISC/WAIS?
The WISC/WAIS focus on cognitive abilities, whereas the Woodcock-Johnson Test includes specific academic skills in addition to cognitive abilities.
Do you have to administer all of the subtests in the Woodcock-Johnson Test?
No - the clinician is able to select subtests depending on the particular needs and concerns of the individual being assessed.
For example, if the referral question is related to reading difficulties, the clinician might choose subtests from the Achievement battery that focus on reading skills.
What disorders is the Woodcock-Johnson Test able to diagnose?
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Intellectual Disability (cognitive aspect)
Does the Woodcock-Johnson Test have Australian normative data?
Yes
What does Raven’s Progressive Matrices measure?
The Raven’s Progressive Matrices is a non-verbal assessment tool used to measure abstract reasoning and regarded as a non-verbal estimate of fluid intelligence.
What is the age range for Raven’s Progressive Matrices?
6 years to adulthood
Additional versions are available for children and adults with above average intelligence
What is the benefit of using Raven’s Progressive Matrixes?
The matrices are designed to assess a person’s ability to form perceptual relations and to reason by analogy independent of language and formal schooling experience.
What are 4 reasons to use the Raven’s Progressive Matrixes over the WISC/WAIS?
Non-verbal assessment
Minimise cultural biases
Quick Screening
Assessment focusing on Fluid Intelligence
Does the Raven’s Progressive Matrixes have Australian normative data?
Yes
