Week 6 - FINAL

Question 1

Characteristics of a good report

Answer 1

Well written (to maintain credibility of examiner)

Contains clear findings and specific recommendations based on referral issues

Does not over-qualify or explain away results

Geared to the intended audience

Thoroughly investigates central issues

Question 2

Commons sections of a traditional report

Answer 2

1. identifying information (heading)
2. reason for referral
3. background information
4. behavioral observations
5. basis of evaluation
6. test results: cognitive function, personality function
7. summary
8. diagnostic impressions
9. recommendations

Question 3

Commons sections of a traditional report: Behavioral observations

Answer 3

Addresses notable behaviors observed during the testing

Question 4

Commons sections of a traditional report: Summary

Answer 4

The summary integrates the findings into a comprehensive but concise picture

Question 5

Commons sections of a traditional report: recommendations

Answer 5

Recommendations are often the most important part of the part –> be specific

Question 6

Report writing: Suggestions

Answer 6

Describe tests rather than name them (so its accessible)

use specific examples to help explain

don’t be stuck in one way of presenting data - each report is unique

Don’t use superlatives (exaggeration)

Question 7

Common pitfalls of report writting

Answer 7

-Poor writing
- inappropriate detail (family drama, etc.)
- Excessive raw data
- Unnecessary jargon (keep it simple)
- Unnecessary abstraction
- Vague language
- Inappropriate generalizations
- Careless use of technical terms
- Recommendations that are impractical/unnecessary-

Question 8

Implications of client access

Answer 8

Assume your client will read the report

Question 9

Therapeutic Assessment “reports”

Answer 9

Generally written in letter formate addressing the client’s questions on which the assessment focuses

for children it might be a story

Question 10

Current WISC

Answer 10

WISC-V

Question 11

WISC Ages

Answer 11

ages 6 years and 0 months through 16 years and 11 months

Question 12

WISC Administration Time

Answer 12

65 minutes for 10 primary subtests, 48 minutes for 7 primary FSIQ

Question 13

First Wechlser test offering digital format

Answer 13

WISC-V

Question 14

Formats of WISC administration

Answer 14

1. traditional paper and pencil (score by hand or Q-global)
2. Digital format on Q-interactive (automatic scoring, materials are 2 iPads) client in room
3. Administration on Q-Global (made available during Covid). Equivalence is still unsettled, block designed not possible) client not in room

Question 15

Theoretical foundation of the WISC (updates)

Answer 15

1. Updated Vernon’s hierarchical model to evolve with CHC model, working memory, and neurodevelopment models
2. Address additional cognitive processess – divide perceptual reasoning index into 2 indices (visual spatial index, fluid reasoning index)

Question 16

Hierarchy of WISC

Answer 16

Note! not all categories go into FSIQ

Question 17

To enhance clinical utility

Answer 17

Add subtests to measure cognitive processes known to be sensitive to learning disabilities (complementary category)

Useful for the PSW model (patterns of strengths and weaknesses)

INCLUDE:
- Naming speed literacy
- Naming Speed quantity
- Symbol Translation (immediate, delayed, recognition)

Question 18

Descriptive classifications

Answer 18