Other Measures of Cognitive Abilities Flashcards
The results of which of the following can be interpreted using the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model of cognitive abilities?
A. PPVT-5
B. KABC-II
C. CAS2
D. Leiter-3
Answer B is correct. Results of the KABC-II can be interpreted using the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model of cognitive abilities or Luria’s neuropsychological processing model.
Which of the following evaluates the selective attention and recognition memory of infants three to 12 months of age?
A. Bayley-4
B. Fagan Test
C. Kaufman Assessment Battery
D. Leiter-3
Answer B is correct. The Fagan Test of Infant Intelligence (FTII) evaluates an infant’s selective attention and recognition memory, and the infant’s score is determined by the amount of time he/she spends looking at novel stimuli.
The __________ is a measure of receptive vocabulary that can be used with children, adolescents, and adults who have motor or speech impairments.
A. CAS2
B. CogAT7
C. KABC-II
D. PPVT-5
Answer D is correct. The PPVT-5 is a measure of receptive vocabulary for individuals 2:6 to 90+ years of age. Because it does not require reading or writing, it’s useful for examinees who have speech or motor impairments.
To evaluate the general intellectual ability of a 26-year-old with limited English proficiency, you would use which of the following?
A. KABC-II
B. WPT-R
C. Raven’s SPM
D. Bayley-4
Answer C is correct. Raven’s SPM is a nonverbal measure of general intelligence (g) for individuals ages 6:0 and older. Because instructions are simple and can be pantomimed, it’s useful for examinees who have hearing or speech impairments, physical disabilities, or limited English proficiency.
To evaluate the general mental ability of job applicants to assist with hiring decisions, you would use which of the following?
A. CogAT7
B. WPT-R
C. Bayley-4
D. Leiter-3
Answer B is correct. The WPT-R (Wonderlic Personnel Test – Revised) is a 12-minute test of general intelligence for adults and is used primarily to assist with hiring decisions.
