Psy 451 Exam 2 Flashcards
Intelligence consists of the abilities…
understand complex ideas, adapt effectively to the environment, learn from experience, engage in various forms of reasoning, overcome obstacles by taking thought
What does g represent in terms of intelligence?
general intellectual ability factor
What is does achievement test measure?
designed to measure accomplishment
examples of achievement measures
WIAT, Woodcock-Johnson, Kauffman, WRAT
what does an aptitude test measure?
used to make predictions on a the ability
Educational evaluation in combination with an IQ test can tell us…
the individual taking the test may have a learning disability
what is one thing the mental status exam looks at?
an individual’s orientation of place, time, person, and purpose
Structured clinical interview
clinician asks same exact questions are asked in the same manner
collaborative interview
there is a conversation between clinician and client, does not follow a set structure
Crystallized intelligence
includes acquired skills and knowledge that are dependent on exposure to a particular culture as well as on formal and informal education
Fluid intelligence
includes abilities that are nonverbal, relatively culture-free, and independent of specific instruction
this form of intelligence remains stable throughout the lifespan
crystallized intelligence
formula of IQ
mental age/chronological age time 100
Average IQ score __, IQ standard deviation __
100, 15
examples of IQ measures
WISC, WAIS, Stanford-Binet
why would you use the Standford-Binet rather than the WISC
the floor is lower of the SB-5
examples of achievement measures
Woodcock-Johnson, WIAT
Why is the Kauffman test classified as a psychoeducational test
it involves both an IQ measure and an achievement measure
what is the APGAR
a test used shortly after birth that assess a child’s cognitive capabilities
Is it possible for a person to score higher on their achievement test than their IQ test?
Yes, a person can score higher in a specific domain (that then becomes averages out in the overall IQ score)
what does it mean for a testtaker to be overachieving?
they are focused on specific objective and mastering it can elevate scores, skills can be learned later in life and you can master it later in life,
What is the BASC-3
a self-report measure that is geared toward school-related behavior, typically given to assess if a student has ADD/ADHD
how do you know if someone has a learning disability?
first you would rule out motivation by making the assumption that their motivation was high, then you would look at their IQ and performance on achievement tests
what are the five domains of the WISC
Verbal Comprehension, Visual-Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory and Processing Speed
