Module 4 Lesson 1: Uses And Characteristics Of Individual Cognitive Ability Tests Flashcards
Individual cognitive ability tests are a staple in what fields?
- Clinical
- Counseling
- School Psychology
- Research
Individual cognitive ability tests are always used alone. True or False.
False. They can also be used with other sources of information like interviews and other types of tests.
What does the research wherein individual cognitive abilit tests connect with directly deal with?
The nature of intelligence
What are the common characteristics of individual cognitive ability tests?
- Individual Administration
- Requires Advanced Training to Administer
- Wide Range of Ages and Abilities (with Start- and Stop- Rules)
- Establishing Rapport
- Free-Response Format
- Immediate Scoring of Items
- About One Hour of Administration
- Opportunity for Observation
Elaborate on the characteristic of Individual Administration.
Simply, there is one examiner and examinee.
How did test manuals refer to examinees previously?
Subjects. But this is now frowned upon.
What is the role of the examiner?
The examiner responds in some way - can be oral, manual, or pointing.
Elaborate on the characteristic: Requires Advanced Training to Administer.
Administration of tests gives the impression that it is easy like a casual conversation, but in reality, it comes from much practice and careful study of the test manual
What are start and stop rules?
Rules that say where to begin and where to stop for an individual in the full range of items; found in an individually administered test that covers a wide span of abilities
What is rapport?
It is testing’s semi technical term for a warm, comfortable relationship between examiner and examinee.
What is the test record?
It is where the examiner records responses, usually provides space to make notes about such observations.
