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Edward Spearman Theory of intelligence

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Two factor Approach
	general Factor (g) and specific factor (s)

Weight of g varies as a function of what was being measured
Ratio of general intelligence (g) to specific talent for completing a tax return (s) was 10 to 1
Ratio of general intelligence to specific talent for music was 1 to 4

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Raymon Cattell’s Fluid and Crystal Intelligence (first theory with associated tests)

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Fluid (Gf) intelligence(culturally free)
inately born
non verbal

Crystallized intelligence
acquired as we learn and affected by out experience
verbal intelligence

Gc increases with ages and GF declines as we age

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John Horn theory of intelligence

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There is no overarching thing there is just gf and gc

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John Carrol

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supports over arching g factor

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Kevin McGrew

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integrated models and proposed the CHC framework

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WAIS

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Wechsler Family of Tests are considered by many to be the gold-standard intelligence measures
Weschler thought that test measure the capacity of an individual to cope with challenges
Weschler test derived from the belief that intelligence is a singular construct MUCH LIKE SPEARMANS G
Weschler believed this capacity contained components that were interdependent.
Viewed a verbal non verbal dichotomy as two ways that intelligence could be expressed
this is like crystallized and non crystal intelligence
criticize this instrument because he thought it was too verbal in nature (this is important)
there was a need for a test that emphasized both verbal and non verbal

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Indexes of the WAIS

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verbal comprehension
Perceptual reasoning
Working Memory
Processing Speed

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General Facts about the WAIS

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Average all the subtests to find a score in any of the indexes

Processing speed Index is the most sensitive to intelligence or cognitive problems
Factor Analysis is the best way to look at the WAIS

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verbal comprehension WAIS

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reflelcts the ability to understand meaning of words, access factual knowledge and express information in words
REfelcts ability to work with abstract semantic information
Verbal memory abilities
Verbal fluency

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SImilarities subtest (WAIS)

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Test of verbal concept formation
		the ability to place objects and events together in a meaningful group
	Abilities involved
		Logical abstraction
		verbal reasoning
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Vocabulary Subtest (WAIS)

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test of word knowledge

Abilities involved
	language development
	word knowledge
	fund of information
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Information Subtest(WAIS)

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Knowledge an average person with average experiences should know
	Abilities invovled
		long term memory
		intellectual curiosity
		long term memory
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Perceptual reasoning index

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less effect by educational background than vci

Logic and reasoning necessary to solve spatial relationships

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Digit Span

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Evaluate short term acquired auditory memory attention
	Abilities assesed
	immediate rote recall
	auitory sequencing
	concentration attention
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Neuropsychology

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Study of brain behavior relationships

gives test that are sensitive to functioning in the brain

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Neuropsychological testing

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standardized procedures that asses and quantify brain functioning
results lead to inferences regarding the covert processes of the brain

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Neuropsychological assessment

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evaulation or extent of brain damages

normative/idiographic approches used

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Fix Battery Approach

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involves the rigid and standardized administration of a uniform group of tests

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Flexible Battery Approach

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favors the use of a flexible combination of traditional psychological and educational tests

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Boston Approach

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Attempts to integrate quantitative and qualitative approaches to interpretation and analysis
May involve altering the format of items on traditional measures

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Why do we use personality Scales

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They can help us get close to an accurate diagnosis
help us plan treatment
enhance self understanding
identify children with emotional and behavioral problems
help with hiring decisions
anser questions relevant to legal proceedings

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How do we define personality

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relatively consistent patterns of thoughts feelings and behavior

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Dissimulation

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when the person purposefully misrepresent himself or herself

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Traits

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stable, internal characteristic

Test retest reliabiilty can be as high as .80

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Psychological State

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transietnt emotional state that fluctuates over time

test retest reliability coefficients will naturally be lower

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Objective Personality Testing

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a type of personality assessment that often uses multiple-choice or ture/false formats to assess aspects of personality

Each objective test measures different aspects of personality based on the specific 		constructs defined by the test developer
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Major approaches to scale development

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Content rational
select items based on their apparent relevance to construct being measured
Empirical keying
do items differentiate between groups

Factor analytic
how do items relate to each other

Theoretical
items are developed to fit with a priori theory

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Content rational approach to development

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select items based on their apparent relevance to construct being measured

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Empirical keying approach to development

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do items differentiate between groups

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Factor analytic approach to development

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how do items relate to each other

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Theoretical approach to development

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items are developed to fit with a priori theory

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L scale

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Lie scales individuales who receive high scores are presenting in an idealized manner
items selected on a rational basis

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F infrequency

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evaluates the extent to which an individual responds to items in an atypical manner
items were selected if they were endorsed by less than 10% of the population

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K

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individuals who score high describe themselves in overly positive terms
item selected by looking at a group of patients who were depressed but produced a normal profile

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Projective Hypothesis

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examinees interpret the ambiguous material in a manner that reveals important and often unconscious info or psychological functioning
responses are infinite

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The Rorschach

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People love or hate this test
Despite the controversy it continues to be popular
These procedures often do not meet psychometric standards
advocats have compelling data suggesting otherwise
techniques should only be used after extensive training and with caution

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Responses

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  1. ) code content
    1. ) piece together the reason why they choose the content
    2. ) typica response/unusual response
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Psych Testing in Forensic Settings

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Psychologists often provide opinions derived from psychological tests in courtrooms
Testing results are powerful and persuasive(too much zoo)
The application os psychology in legal proceedings

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Expert Witness

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an individual who by reason, education, training and experience possesses knowledge and expertise necessary to assist the trier of fact
regardless of who hires the expert their role is objective presentation of information

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Forensic assessment

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the purpose is to provide unbiased data and unbiased opinions to the court
patient participation may not actually be voluntary from a practical perspective
results are not confidential
conditions are not optimal
forensic setting may be ideal
examinees are more guarded or suspicious
STill need to be objective

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Performance validity test

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measure developed only to detect insufficient effort

TEST OF MEMORY MALINGERING

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Symptom Validity indicators

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embedded effort indices derived from validated measures of ability
reliable digit span
how many are reliably given to you forward and back

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Sympton valididty Tests

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broadband measures of personality and emotional functioning often include symptom exaggeration or amplification

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Malingering

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presentation of sickness or injury for tangible gain

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Empirical Keying

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Do cards differentiate between groups

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