SIX MAIN PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS Flashcards
Age range on the WAIS-IV?
16 years - 90 years 11 months
How many subtests are there in the WAIS-IV?
15 (10 Core).
What are the index scores on the WAIS-IV?
FSIQ
VCI
PRI
WMI
PSI
GAI on the WAIS-IV excludes which indexes?
Working Memory and Processing Speed
What is the scoring on the WAIS-IV?
Raw scores converted to scaled scores (M=10, SD=3). Standard scores are given for Indexes and FSIQ (M=100, SD = 15)
Scaled score - M & SD?
M = 10, SD = 3
Standard Score - M & SD?
M = 100, SD = 15
T Score - M & SD?
M = 50, SD = 10
Name 3 core subtests in WAIS-IV VCI?
Vocabulary
Information
Similarities
Name 3 core subtests in WAIS-IV PRI?
Block Design
Matrix Reasoning
Visual Puzzles
Name 2 core subtests in WAIS-IV PSI?
Coding and Symbol Search
Name 2 core subtests in WAIS-IV WMI?
Digit Span
Arithmetic
Name 5 supplemental WAIS-IV subtests?
Comprehension - VCI
Cancellation - PSI
Figure Weights - PRI
Picture Completion - PRI
Letter-Number Sequencing - WMI
Of the main 6 tests, which have Australian norms?
WISC-V, DASS, K-10, SDQ
Of the main 6 tests, which DON’T have Australian norms?
PAI, WAIS-IV
What is the “Low Average” Band for WAIS-IV FSIQ?
80 - 89
What range is a score of 129 on the WAIS-IV FSIQ indicative of?
Superior (120 - 129)
Next range: Very superior (130+)
Give the score range for “Borderline” on the WAIS-IV?
70-79
How many subtests are included in the WISC-V?
16 (10 primary)
What are the Index scores available on the WISC-V?
FSIQ
VCI
VSI
FRI
PSI
WMI
What is WISC-V used for?
- Assessing intelligence/giftedness
- As part of assessment for intellectual disability
- Placement decisions in education
What is the age range of the WISC-V?
6 years - 16 years 11 months
What is the age range of the PAI?
18+
What is PAI used for?
- Screening psychopathology
- Info relevant to diagnosis and treatment planning
What is the response scale used on PAI?
4 point Likert
(false, somewhat true, mainly true, very true)
What’s the difference between the ICN and INF validity scales on the PAI?
ICN (inconsistency) assesses consistency of answers through the inventory
IFN (infrequency) assesses careless or random responding
Name 5 treatment scales on PAI?
SUI
AGG
NON
RXR
STR
What do STR and RXR scales measure on PAI?
STR - recent stressors
RXR - treatment rejection - lack of motivation for psychological change
What do AGG, and NON and SUI scales measure on PAI?
AGG - anger and hostility
SUI - suicidal ideation
NON - lack of perceived social support
Retest reliability of PAI in Australia?
Moderate
Scores used on PAI?
T scores (M = 50, SD = 10)