Psychological Assessment

Question 1

How is the Halstead Impairment Index scored

Answer 1

divide total number of subtests that indicate impaired performance by the total number of subtests

Question 2

Who developed the TAT and what is it based on

Answer 2

Murray - his system of human needs

Question 3

What does the Bender-Gestalt II test measure

Answer 3

visual-motor perception and integration (AKA Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test)

Question 4

Age for the WISC

Answer 4

6-16

Question 5

What three types of intelligence are involved in Sternber’s triarchic theory of successful intelligence

Answer 5

analytical
creative
practical

Question 6

Because of the Flynn effect, what are IQ scores affected by

Answer 6

the year someone was tested
the testing norms used

Question 7

D (2)

Answer 7

Depression

Question 8

What is the examinee’s ceiling level on subtests of the SB5?

Answer 8

the point at which the examinee misses 75% of the questions at two consecutive age levels

Question 9

PASS theory proposes that intelligence is composed of what four interdependent functions that interact with a person’s knowledge

Answer 9

Planning
Attention
Simultaneous Processing
Sequential Processing

Question 10

Pa (6)

Answer 10

Paranoia

Question 11

For this test the stimulus cards contain four pictures; and, for each card, the examiner says a word and the examinee indicates the picture that best illustrates the meaning of the word

Answer 11

PPVT (Peabody Picture Vocab Test)

Question 12

What is the Luria-Nebraska used to evaluate

Answer 12

neuropsychological functioning, (including reading, writing, arithmetic, expressive language, receptive language, and intellectual functioning)

Question 13

a test where score is determined by the amount of time an infant spends looking at novel stimuli, measuring their selective attention and recognition memory

Answer 13

Fagan Test of Infant Intelligence

Question 14

The EPPS provides __ scores that indicate the ___ strength of an examinee’s need, but cannot be compared with others’ scores because they don’t provide information on the ___ strengths of the examinee’s needs

Answer 14

ipsative
relative
absolute

Question 15

What approach did Cattell use to develop the 16 PF

Answer 15

the lexical strategy

Question 16

What does the 16 in 16 PF stand for

Answer 16

16 primary personality traits (e.g., warmth, dominance, sensitivity)

Question 17

If you have a nonverbal learning disability, your __ score will be significantly higher than your ___score

Answer 17

Verbal Comprehension
Perceptual Reasoning

Question 18

If you have Alzheimer’s Disease, MDD, TBI, or ADHD what will be your lowest index score and highest index score on the WAIS?

Answer 18

Processing Speed
Verbal Comprehension

Question 19

confabulation on the Rorschach indicates what

Answer 19

brain injury

Question 20

Why can you compare WMS-IV and WAIS-IV scores

Answer 20

they are co-normed

Question 21

Which theory of intelligence informed the Stanford-Binet

Answer 21

Cattell Horn Carroll

Question 22

Age for the WPPSI

Answer 22

2:6 to 7:7

Question 23

Which assessment for children’s cognitive abilities can be interpreted using the CHC model or Luria’s processing model when crystallized abilities is not an appropriate measure

Answer 23

KABC

Question 24

What domains of adaptive functioning does the Vineland-3 primarily measure

Answer 24

Communication
Daily Living Skills
Socialization

Question 25

What three types of responses are assessed using the Glasgow Coma Scale

Answer 25

best eye opening response best motor response best verbal response

Question 26

a measure of intelligence based on hierarchical general mental ability (g) model incorporating five factors of the CHC theory

Answer 26

Stanford-Binet

Question 27

This test is a measure of cognitive ability for children ages 3:0 through 18:11 and was designed to be a culturally fair test by minimizing cultural content and verbal instructions and responses

Answer 27

KABC

Question 28

What does the CAS2 stand for

Answer 28

Cognitive Assessment System

Question 29

Which phase of the Rorschach: the examiner presents the 10 cards one at a time and asks the examinee to describe what he or she sees

Answer 29

free association

Question 30

KABC-II

Answer 30

Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children

Question 31

EPPS

Answer 31

Edwards Personal Preference Schedule

Question 32

According to Sternberg, traditional intelligence tests focus on __ intelligence and neglect ___ and ___ intelligence

Answer 32

analytical creative practical

Question 33

TRIN

Answer 33

True Response Inconsistency

Question 34

Which theory of intelligence distinguishes between 16 broad cognitive abilities and 80 narrow abilities linked to the broad ones

Answer 34

CHC

Question 35

What type of stimulus does the Columbia Mental Maturity Scale

Answer 35

test’s stimulus cards contain three to five pictures, and the examinee indicates the picture on each card that does not belong with the others

Question 36

a nonverbal measure of abstract reasoning that provides an estimate of fluid intelligence. It is relatively free from the effects of specific educational and cultural learning.

Answer 36

Raven's SPM

Question 37

Hy (3)

Answer 37

Hysteria - stress and conflicts expressed as physical symptoms

Question 38

Which personality assessment is based on Jung's personality typology

Answer 38

MBTI

Question 39

Which test can assist with diagnosis of intellectual disability, autism, and neurocognitive disorders; qualifications for special education programs; and treatment planning

Answer 39

Vineland-3 (AKA Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales)

Question 40

What 2 things does the Rancho Scale rate

Answer 40

level of response requirements for assistance

Question 41

When does crystallized intelligence peak

Answer 41

60-70

Question 42

What does a score of 0 -0.2 on the H-R indicate? How about at .8-1.0?

Answer 42

normal functioning severe impairment

Question 43

What test, that you administered, is similar to the Bender-Gestalt

Answer 43

the Rey - copy phase of geometric figures, then recall phase

Question 44

According to Spearman's 2-Factor Theory of intelligence, performance on any cognitive task depends on (A) plus (B)

Answer 44

general intellectual ability one or more specific factors required to accomplish the task

Question 45

Which test is less likely than the Wechsler to underestimate the intelligence of individuals with autism

Answer 45

Raven's SPM

Question 46

Of crystallized and fluid intelligence, which kind peaks first

Answer 46

fluid

Question 47

How were the traits in the NEO determined

Answer 47

the lexical approach and factor analysis

Question 48

mean and SD of SB5 subtest scores

Answer 48

10 3

Question 49

What test assesses the 15 basic needs from Murray's system of human needs?

Answer 49

EPPS

Question 50

When does fluid intelligence peak

Answer 50

30-40

Question 51

Pt (7)

Answer 51

Psychasthenia - anxiety and excessive fear and doubt

Question 52

A T score of what and above are clinically significant on the MMPI2

Answer 52

65

Question 53

Sc (8)

Answer 53

Schizophrenia

Question 54

What does the Vineland-3 measure

Answer 54

adaptive functioning

Question 55

Which test is based on the PASS cognitive/neurological theory, distinguishing between the four cognitive functions identified by Luria

Answer 55

CAS2 (Cognitive Assessment System)

Question 56

S scale on MMPI

Answer 56

defensiveness

Question 57

What is the assumption that important personality traits are encoded in language called

Answer 57

the lexical strategy

Question 58

Which index of the WAIS shows the least decline with age

Answer 58

Verbal Comprehension

Question 59

high scores on 6 Paranoia and 8 Schizophrenia with a lower 7 Psychasthenia

Answer 59

paranoid valley/psychotic V

Question 60

used to assess the current developmental status of children ages 16 days to 42 months

Answer 60

Bayley-4

Question 61

high 1 hypochondriasis, 2 Depression, and 3 Hysteria

Answer 61

neurotic triad

Question 62

Which phase of the Rorschach: the examiner questions the examinee about what parts of the inkblot determined his or her responses

Answer 62

inquiry

Question 63

What is the Halstead-Reitan often administered in conjunction with

Answer 63

a Wechsler the MMPI-2

Question 64

high scores on 1 (Hypochondriasis) and 3 (Hysteria) with a low 2 (Depression)

Answer 64

Conversion V - expression of psychological problems as somatic complaints

Question 65

Which test is used to evaluate cognitive recovery during the first several weeks following a head injury

Answer 65

Rancho Scale of Cognitive Functioning

Question 66

a nonverbal measure of cognitive abilities for individuals 3 to 75+ years of age who have cognitive delays, speech or hearing impairments, autism spectrum disorder, or limited English proficiency.

Answer 66

Leiter-3

Question 67

Hs (1)

Answer 67

Hypochondriasis

Question 68

What do test items emphasize in the Leiter-3

Answer 68

fluid intelligence, including visualization, reasoning, memory and attention

Question 69

What two factors comprise intelligence in Horn and Cattell's theory

Answer 69

crystallized intelligence (prior learning) fluid intelligence (inherent, basic capacity to learn)

Question 70

Mean and SD of SB5 composit scores

Answer 70

100 15

Question 71

What does the Columbia Mental Maturity Scale measure

Answer 71

general reasoning ability for children 3.5-10

Question 72

What does the Benton Visual Retention Test asses for

Answer 72

visual perception, visual memory, and visuo-constructive skills

Question 73

What does the General Ability Index of the WAIS-IV give you

Answer 73

a score that minimizes the effects of working memory and processing speed

Question 74

a 12-minute test of general intelligence for adults and consists of 50 verbal, numerical, and spatial items. It’s used primarily to assist with hiring decisions.

Answer 74

Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test (WCAT)

Question 75

Mf (5)

Answer 75

Masculinity/Femininity

Question 76

Si (0)

Answer 76

Social Introversion - withdrawal and avoidance

Question 77

Can the Leiter-3 be administered without verbal instructions

Answer 77

Yes

Question 78

a group test that assesses cognitive abilities in three domains (verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal) and predicts students' academic performance and identify TAG kids

Answer 78

CogAT7

Question 79

Which test is a measure of receptive vocabulary

Answer 79

Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test

Question 80

Ma (9)

Answer 80

Hypomania

Question 81

If you have mild cognitive impairment, what will be your lowest and highest index scores on the WAIS?

Answer 81

Perceptual Reasoning Verbal Comprehension

Question 82

what is an examinee's basal level on each subtest of the SB5

Answer 82

the highest point at which the examinee answers all questions correctly for two consecutive age levels

Question 83

If you have Autism, what will be your lowest and highest scores onf the WAIS?

Answer 83

Processing Speed Perceptual Reasoning

Question 84

What does Level 1 indicate on the Rancho? Level X?

Answer 84

lowest functioning - unresponsive to stimuli and requires total assistance highest functioning - purposeful and appropriate responses and accomplishes most tasks independently

Question 85

CMMS

Answer 85

Columbia Mental Maturity Scale

Question 86

Pd (4)

Answer 86

Psychopathic Deviate (social alienation and disinhibition)

Question 87

classic aging pattern

Answer 87

stable Verbal IQ (crystallized), declining Performance (fluid)

Question 88

What does a score of 8 or less indicate on the Glasgow Coma Scale? A 13-15?

Answer 88

coma/severe injury mild injury

Question 89

which approach to neuropsychological testing was based on the premise that obtaining qualitative information about how a patient solves problems presented by test items is more informative than the quantitative test score(s) the patient obtains

Answer 89

the Boston Process Approach

Question 90

What does the scoring system of the TAT assess

Answer 90

the story's hero, the hero's needs and press, and the outcomes

Question 91

Who developed the 16 PF

Answer 91

Cattell

Question 92

Purpose of Halstead-Reitan

Answer 92

to determine severity and nature of brain damage