Intelligence Tests

Question 1

What is fluid intelligence?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

What is crystallised intelligence?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

What does the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence measure?

Answer 3

The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) is a standardised assessment designed to measure the cognitive development of young children

Question 4

What is the age range for the WPPSI?

Answer 4

Two age bands

2 years 6 months to 3 years 11 months

4 years 0 months to 7 years 7 months

Question 5

What are the clinical uses for the WPPSI?

Answer 5

Education Planning
Clinical Assessment
Early Identification of Developmental Delays
Research

Question 6

What are the indexes of the WPPSI?

Answer 6

Same as WISC

Verbal Comprehension
Visual Spatial
Working Memory
Fluid Reasoning
Processing Speed

Question 7

When would you use the WPPSI instead of the WISC?

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

Does the WPPSI have Australian normative data?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What does the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale measure?

Answer 9

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale measures cognitive ability.

Question 10

What are the 5 scales for the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

Answer 10

Fluid Reasoning
Knowledge
Quantitative Reasoning
Visual-Spatial Processing
Working Memory

Question 11

What is the age range for Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

Answer 11

2 to 85+ years

Question 12

What is the benefit of using the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale over the WISC/WAIS?

Answer 12

The Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale is suitable for continuous assessment across lifespan.

Question 13

Does the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale produce an FSIQ?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

What is the mean and standard deviation for the FSIQ of the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

Answer 14

Mean = 100
SD = 15

Same as WISC/WAIS

Question 15

Does the Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale have Australian normative data?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

What is the purpose of the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI-II)

Answer 16

The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI-II) is intended to provide a quick estimate of intellectual functioning

Question 17

How long does the WASI take to administer compared to the WISC/WAIS?

Answer 17

WASI: ~ 30 mins
WISC/WAIS: ~ 60 to 90 mins

Question 18

What is the age range for the WASI?

Answer 18

6 to 90 years

Question 19

When would you use the WASI over the WISC/WAIS?

Answer 19

The WASI is a suitable when a brief cognitive assessment is suitable or due to time constraints.

Question 20

What are the 4 subtests of the WASI?

Answer 20

Vocabulary
Similarities
Block Design
Matrix Reasoning

Question 21

What are the composite scores for the WASI?

Answer 21

FSIQ

Verbal IQ: Vocabulary, Similarities

Performance IQ: Block Design, Matrix Reasoning

Question 22

Does the WASI have Australian normative data?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

What does the Woodcock-Johnson Test measure?

Answer 23

The Woodcock-Johnson Test, specifically the Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJ IV), assesses general intellectual ability and specific cognitive functions.

Question 24

What is the age range for the Woodcock-Johnson Test?

Answer 24

2 years to adulthood

Question 25

What are the 3 key components of the Woodcock-Johnson Test?

Answer 25

Cognitive Abilities
Achievement
Oral Language

Question 26

What are the subtests for Cognitive Abilities of the Woodcock-Johnson Test?

Answer 26

Verbal Comprehension
Visual-Auditory Learning
Cognitive Processing Speed
Working Memory
Fluid Reasoning

Question 27

What are the subtests for Achievement of the Woodcock-Johnson Test?

Answer 27

Reading
Mathematics
Written Language
Academic Fluency

Question 28

What are the subtests for Oral Language of the Woodcock-Johnson Test?

Answer 28

Oral Expression
Listening Comprehension
Phonetic Coding

Question 29

Why would you use the Woodcock-Johnson Test over the WISC/WAIS?

Answer 29

The WISC/WAIS focus on cognitive abilities, whereas the Woodcock-Johnson Test includes specific academic skills in addition to cognitive abilities.

Question 30

Do you have to administer all of the subtests in the Woodcock-Johnson Test?

Answer 30

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.

Question 31

What disorders is the Woodcock-Johnson Test able to diagnose?

Answer 31

Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Intellectual Disability (cognitive aspect)

Question 32

Does the Woodcock-Johnson Test have Australian normative data?

Answer 32

Yes

Question 33

What does Raven’s Progressive Matrices measure?

Answer 33

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.

Question 34

What is the age range for Raven’s Progressive Matrices?

Answer 34

6 years to adulthood

Additional versions are available for children and adults with above average intelligence

Question 35

What is the benefit of using Raven’s Progressive Matrixes?

Answer 35

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.

Question 36

What are 4 reasons to use the Raven’s Progressive Matrixes over the WISC/WAIS?

Answer 36

Non-verbal assessment
Minimise cultural biases
Quick Screening
Assessment focusing on Fluid Intelligence

Question 37

Does the Raven’s Progressive Matrixes have Australian normative data?

Answer 37

Yes