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What does Spearman’s Two-Factor Theory distinguish between?

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A general intellectual factor (g) and numerous specific factors (s)

Spearman’s theory suggests that cognitive task performance is influenced by both general ability and specific skills.

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What is Crystallized intelligence (Gc)?

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Intelligence that depends on prior learning and experience

Gc is important for tasks requiring application of acquired knowledge and skills.

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What is Fluid intelligence (Gf)?

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The inherent aspect of intelligence that represents the basic capacity to learn

Gf is crucial for tasks involving concept formation and solving unfamiliar problems.

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At what ages does fluid intelligence typically peak?

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Between 30 and 40 years of age

Fluid intelligence is reported to decline earlier than crystallized intelligence.

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At what ages does crystallized intelligence typically peak?

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Between 60 and 70 years of age

The aging process affects crystallized intelligence differently than fluid intelligence.

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What are the three strata in Carroll’s Three-Stratum Theory?

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Stratum III: general intelligence (g), Stratum II: eight broad abilities, Stratum I: numerous specific abilities

This theory categorizes intelligence into levels, with general intelligence at the highest level.

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What does the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) Theory combine?

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Elements of the Horn-Cattell and Carroll theories

The CHC theory is often updated based on ongoing research findings.

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How many broad cognitive abilities does the CHC theory distinguish?

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16 broad cognitive abilities

In addition, there are over 80 narrow cognitive abilities linked to these broad abilities.

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What is one application of the CHC theory in testing?

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Development of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test, 5th Edition

The CHC theory has influenced both new and revised cognitive ability tests.

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Which index of the WISC-V assesses crystallized intelligence (Gc)?

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The Verbal Comprehension Index

One subtest, Similarities, assesses both crystallized and fluid intelligence.

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True or False: The primary subtests of the Fluid Reasoning Index assess crystallized intelligence (Gc).

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False

The Fluid Reasoning Index specifically assesses fluid intelligence (Gf).

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Fill in the blank: The primary subtests of the ______________ Index assess visual processing (Gv).

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Visual Spatial

This index is focused on assessing abilities related to visual perception and processing.

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What abilities do the primary subtests of the Working Memory Index assess?

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Short-term memory (Gsm)

Working memory plays a crucial role in cognitive functioning.

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What do the primary subtests of the Processing Speed Index assess?

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Processing speed (Gs)

This index measures how quickly an individual can process information.

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What does PASS stand for in Das, Naglieri, and Kirby’s theory of intelligence?

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Planning, Attention, Simultaneous processing, Sequential processing

PASS theory is based on the interdependence of these four cognitive functions.

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According to Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, how many intelligences do people possess?

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At least nine intelligences

These include linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic, and existential.

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What are the three components of Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Successful Intelligence?

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  • Analytical intelligence
  • Creative intelligence
  • Practical intelligence

Each component contributes to achieving personally meaningful life goals.

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What phenomenon is described by the Flynn Effect?

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IQ scores increased by about 3 points per decade throughout the 20th century

This trend was observed in both developed and developing countries, especially for measures of fluid intelligence.

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What is a significant implication of the Flynn Effect for psychologists using IQ tests?

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Care must be taken when using IQ tests for educational and legal decisions

The year of testing and test norms can affect a client’s IQ score.

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What has recent research indicated about the Flynn Effect in the 21st century?

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The Flynn effect has plateaued or reversed in some countries

Some studies show a continuation for certain IQ ranges while a decrease is noted for others.

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Fill in the blank: According to Sternberg, traditional intelligence tests primarily focus on _______.

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Analytical intelligence

Creative and practical intelligence are often neglected.

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True or False: The Flynn Effect suggests that increases in IQ scores are primarily due to genetic factors.

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False

Researchers attribute changes in IQ scores to environmental factors due to the rapidity of these changes.

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What did Zhou and Zhu (2007) find regarding the Flynn effect in the United States?

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Continuation for IQs of 70 to 109, reverse effect for IQs of 110 and above

This indicates a complex relationship between IQ scores and environmental influences.

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What is the main focus of analytical intelligence as defined by Sternberg?

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Knowledge-acquisition and information-processing skills

These skills are used to analyze, evaluate, and critique information.

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List the nine intelligences proposed by Gardner.

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  • Linguistic
  • Musical
  • Logical-mathematical
  • Spatial
  • Bodily-kinesthetic
  • Interpersonal
  • Intrapersonal
  • Naturalistic
  • Existential

Each intelligence is mediated by different areas of the brain.

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What is the age range for individuals who can be assessed using the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test, 5th Edition (SB5)?

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2 to 85 years of age and older

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The SB5 is based on which model of intelligence?

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Hierarchical general mental ability (g) model

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Name the five cognitive factors assessed by the SB5.

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  • Fluid Reasoning (Gf)
  • Knowledge (Gc)
  • Quantitative Reasoning (Gq)
  • Visual-Spatial Processing (Gv)
  • Working Memory (Gsm)
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What does the Fluid Reasoning factor assess?

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Fluid intelligence (Gf)

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What does the Knowledge factor assess?

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Crystallized knowledge (Gc)

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What does the Quantitative Reasoning factor assess?

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Quantitative knowledge (Gq)

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What does the Visual-Spatial Processing factor assess?

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Visual processing (Gv)

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What does the Working Memory factor assess?

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Short-term memory (Gsm)

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What are the nonverbal subtests for the Fluid Reasoning factor?

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Object Series/Matrices

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What are the verbal subtests for the Fluid Reasoning factor?

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  • Early Reasoning
  • Verbal Absurdities
  • Verbal Analogies
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List the nonverbal subtests for the Knowledge factor.

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  • Procedural Knowledge
  • Picture Absurdities
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What is the verbal subtest for the Knowledge factor?

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Vocabulary

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What are the nonverbal and verbal subtests for Quantitative Reasoning?

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  • Nonverbal Quantitative Reasoning
  • Verbal Quantitative Reasoning
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What are the nonverbal subtests for Visual-Spatial Processing?

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  • Form Board
  • Form Patterns
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What are the verbal subtests for Visual-Spatial Processing?

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Position and Direction

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What are the nonverbal subtests for Working Memory?

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  • Delayed Response
  • Block Span
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What are the verbal subtests for Working Memory?

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  • Memory for Sentences
  • Last Word
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What are the routing subtests used in the administration of the SB5?

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  • Object Series/Matrices
  • Vocabulary
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How is the basal level determined during the SB5 administration?

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

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What is the ceiling level in SB5 testing?

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

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What is the mean and standard deviation for SB5 subtest scores?

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Mean of 10 and standard deviation of 3

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What is the mean and standard deviation for the composite scores derived from SB5?

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Mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15

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What does the Full Scale IQ represent in the SB5?

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Scores on all of the subtests

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What does the Verbal IQ represent in the SB5?

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Scores on the verbal domain subtests

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What does the Nonverbal IQ represent in the SB5?

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Scores on the nonverbal domain subtests

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What is the Abbreviated Battery IQ in the SB5?

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Scores on the two routing subtests for a quick estimate of cognitive abilities

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What is the WAIS-IV?

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A measure of intelligence for individuals 16 through 90 years of age.

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What model does the WAIS-IV use to assess intelligence?

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A hierarchical model of intelligence.

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What are the four main indexes of the WAIS-IV?

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  • Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)
  • Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI)
  • Working Memory Index (WMI)
  • Processing Speed Index (PSI)
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List the core subtests for the Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI).

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  • Vocabulary
  • Similarities
  • Information
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What are the supplemental subtests for the Perceptual Reasoning Index (PRI)?

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  • Figure Weights
  • Picture Completion
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What is the mean and standard deviation for WAIS-IV subtest scores?

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Mean of 10 and standard deviation of 3.

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What does the Full Scale IQ score on the WAIS-IV have as its mean and standard deviation?

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Mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15.

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What is the General Ability Index (GAI) derived from?

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Verbal Comprehension and Perceptual Reasoning Index scores.

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For which clinical group does the PSI have the lowest index score according to WAIS-IV?

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Probable Alzheimer’s Dementia (Mild).

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True or False: The VCI score is significantly higher than the PRI score in individuals with nonverbal learning disability (NVLD).

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At what age does the VCI score begin to decline?

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About 80 years of age.

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What is the classic aging pattern in terms of IQ?

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Verbal IQ remains stable while Performance IQ begins to decline around 20 years of age.

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What happens to the Working Memory Index (WMI) score as age increases?

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Remains stable until about age 60, then declines.

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Fill in the blank: The PSI scores begin to decline at about ______ years of age.

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What does the analysis by Weiss et al. (2013) suggest about the VCI, WMI, and PSI?

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They correspond to crystallized intelligence (Gc), short-term memory (Gsm), and processing speed (Gs) respectively.

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Which index shows the greatest age-related decline on the WAIS-IV?

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Processing Speed Index (PSI).

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What characteristic is associated with high functioning autism (HFA) on the WAIS-IV?

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A VCI score significantly higher than the PRI score.

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What is the purpose of the reverse rule in WAIS-IV administration?

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To administer earlier items in reverse order until a perfect score on two consecutive items is obtained.

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What does the discontinue rule in WAIS-IV subtests entail?

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A designated number of consecutive items scoring zero or a designated period of time.

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What does the term ‘classic aging pattern’ refer to?

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The difference in age-related changes in Verbal and Performance IQ in adulthood.

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What is the significance of the Technical and Interpretive Manual for WAIS-IV?

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Provides scores on the WAIS-IV for several clinical groups.

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Which group has the highest index score for Major Depressive Disorder according to WAIS-IV?

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Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI).

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What is a nonverbal learning disability (NVLD) characterized by?

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Problems with mathematical concepts, understanding nonverbal communication, and motor coordination.

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What is the age range for the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 5th Edition (WISC-V)?

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6 through 16 years of age

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What does the WISC-V provide in addition to individual subtest scores?

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Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) score, five Primary Index Scale scores, optional Ancillary and Complementary Index Scales

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List the five Primary Index Scales of the WISC-V.

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  • Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)
  • Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI)
  • Working Memory Index (WMI)
  • Visual Spatial Index (VSI)
  • Processing Speed Index (PSI)
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How many primary subtests are there in the WISC-V?

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10 primary subtests

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How many primary subtests are needed to calculate the FSIQ in the WISC-V?

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Seven primary subtests

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What is the purpose of the Ancillary and Complementary Index Scales in the WISC-V?

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To obtain additional information about cognitive abilities and assist with the assessment of academic achievement and learning difficulties

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For ADHD, what is the lowest and highest WISC-V Index score?

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Lowest: PSI, Highest: VCI

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For Specific Learning Disorder - Reading, what is the lowest and highest WISC-V Index score?

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Lowest: WMI, Highest: VSI

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For Autism Spectrum Disorder with Language Impairment, what is the lowest and highest WISC-V Index score?

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Lowest: PSI, Highest: FRI

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For Autism Spectrum Disorder without Language Impairment, what is the lowest and highest WISC-V Index score?

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Lowest: PSI, Highest: VCI

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What is the age range for the Wechsler Primary and Preschool Scale of Intelligence, 4th Edition (WPPSI-IV)?

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2 years, 6 months through 7 years, 7 months

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What does the WPPSI-IV provide in addition to subtest scores?

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Full Scale IQ score, scores on Primary Index Scales, optional Ancillary Index Scales

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What Primary Scales are included in the WPPSI-IV for examinees ages 2 years, 6 months through 3 years, 11 months?

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  • Verbal Comprehension
  • Visual Spatial
  • Working Memory
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What additional scales does the WPPSI-IV provide for examinees ages 4 years through 7 years, 7 months?

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  • Fluid Reasoning
  • Processing Speed
89
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What is the CAS2?

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A measure of cognitive processing abilities for individuals five to 18 years of age based on the PASS cognitive/neurological theory

The PASS theory distinguishes between four cognitive functions identified by Luria: planning, attention, simultaneous processing, and successive processing.

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What age range does the PPVT-5 assess?

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Individuals 2:6 to 90+ years of age

The PPVT-5 measures receptive vocabulary using stimulus cards with four pictures.

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What is the KABC-II designed to be?

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A culturally fair test for children ages 3:0 through 18:11

It minimizes cultural content and verbal instructions and responses.

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What are the five scales measured by the KABC-II?

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  • Simultaneous
  • Sequential
  • Planning
  • Learning
  • Knowledge
93
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What is the CMMS used to measure?

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General reasoning ability for children ages 3:6 through 9:11

The test does not require verbal responses or fine motor skills.

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What is the age range for the Leiter-3?

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Individuals 3 to 75+ years of age

It is a nonverbal measure of cognitive abilities.

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What does Raven’s SPM estimate?

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Fluid intelligence through nonverbal abstract reasoning

It is useful for individuals with hearing or speech impairments.

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What is the purpose of the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test?

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To assist with hiring decisions by measuring general intelligence for adults

The test consists of 50 verbal, numerical, and spatial items.

97
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What domains does the CogAT7 assess?

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  • Verbal
  • Quantitative
  • Nonverbal
98
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What is the SAT used for?

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College admissions for students in grades 11 and 12

It measures skills necessary for college readiness.

99
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What does the GRE General Test measure?

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Verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning skills

It is used as an admissions test for graduate and professional schools.

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What age range does the FTII assess?

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Infants three to 12 months of age

It evaluates selective attention and recognition memory.

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What are the five domains assessed by the Bayley-4?

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  • Cognitive
  • Motor
  • Language
  • Social-emotional
  • Adaptive behavior
102
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What is the main feature of computerized adaptive testing (CAT)?

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Tests are tailored to individual examinees’ levels of ability

It adjusts the difficulty of questions based on the examinee’s responses.

103
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What is one advantage of CAT?

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Reduces testing time by 50% or more

Examinees do not answer all questions in the item pool.

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What is a disadvantage of computer adaptive tests?

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They are time- and resource-intensive to create

Usually do not allow examinees to review previously answered questions.

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