Neuro 48: Intelligence testing Flashcards
1
Q
How many SD’s below mean is considered delayed?
A
- 2 –> so less than 70 = mental retardation
- over 130 = giftedness
2
Q
What is intelligence
A
-ability to problem solve
3
Q
What is the mean of today’s IQ tests and what is the SD?
A
- mean = 100
- SD =15
4
Q
Who is WISC for?
A
-intelligence test for children age: 6-16
5
Q
Who is WPPSI for?
A
-intelligence test for pre-school and primary school kids: age 4-6
6
Q
Who is WAIS for?
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-Intelligence test for adults: age 16+
7
Q
Wechsler scales
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- standard for IQ tests
- has 11 subtests: 5 performance and 6 verbal
- the performance tests are supposed to be independent of language and can be used for people who cant speak english/understand language
- developed in the US and culturally favor people in the US
8
Q
Cons of the IQ test
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- can’t predict occupation or occupational success
- does not assess frontal lobe activity
- cultural bias
- score can be influences by educational achievement –> vocab
9
Q
Men v. women, who scores better on what?
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- men tend to score better on the performance tests
- women tend to score better on the verbal tests
- *these differences are decreasing as the education for men and women becomes more similar
10
Q
Mental retardation: dx
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- score below 70 PLUS noted deficits in adaptive behavior –> dx not made on IQ score alone
- deficits need to be present before age 21 –> developmental age is up to age 18
- dx must be made by physician
- can have stigma, but if not made the pt could be denied gov provided services they may need
11
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Adaptive behavior
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-communication, self care, home living, social/interpersonal skills, use of community, health, safety, leisure, work
