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Tests Of Intelligence

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Question 1
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Multiple Choice

The concept of an alternate item was first introduced in

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A

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale.

B

The Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale.

C

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale.

D

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children.

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Question 2
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Multiple Choice

A ratio IQ is calculated as follows:

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A

mental age multiplied by chronological age, divided by 100.

B

chronological age divided by mental age, multiplied by 100.

C

mental age divided by chronological age, multiplied by 100.

D

deviation IQ divided by chronological age, multiplied by 100.

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Question 3
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The fourth edition of the Stanford-Binet saw the introduction of the term,test composite.Previously,on the third edition of that test,the equivalent of a test composite had been

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A

the ratio IQ.

B

the deviation IQ.

C

the total of all subtest scores.

D

None of these

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Question 4
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Multiple Choice

The Picture Absurdities subtest of the SB5 was designed to measure

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A

nonverbal problem solving on matters not culturally bound.

B

ability to see patterns and relationships and spatial orientation.

C

sorting of information into short-term or long-term memory.

D

skills and knowledge acquired by formal and informal education.

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Question 5
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The Williams et al.(2010)SB5 study with high functioning third-graders supported

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A

the five-factor model of the SB5.

B

a four-factor model for the SB5.

C

a one-factor model for the SB5.

D

the utility of the SB5 with elementary school children.

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Question 6
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Which SB5 subtest is most like a "shell game"?

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A
Delayed Response
B
Memory for Sentences
C
Form Board
D
Object Series
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Question 7
Multiple Choice

All of the following are examples of extra-test behavior on an ability test EXCEPT:

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A
the way that a testtaker appears to cope with frustration
B
whether or not a response selected is the correct answer
C
how fatigued or distractible a testtaker appears to be
D
if there is any indication of cheating while the test is in progress
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Question 8
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A measured SB5 IQ in the range of 55 to 69 would place the testtaker in this category:

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A
low average
B
borderline impaired or delayed
C
mildly impaired or delayed
D
moderately impaired or delayed
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Question 9
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On the WAIS-IV,the best single overall index of intellectual ability is the

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A
Full Scale IQ
B
GAI
C
CPI
D
FSI
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Question 10
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Comparing WAIS-IV to SB5 scores

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A
comparability was found in the middle range of scores.
B
comparability was found in the extreme range of scores.
C
the scores were not comparable in any range of scores.
D
is inappropriate due to standardization sampling differences.
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Question 11
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On the WISC-IV,an index designed to help the test user understand the way that the testtaker processes various kinds of information is

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A
a process score.
B
a Performance IQ.
C
freedom from distractibility
D
None of these
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Question 12
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Comparing the SB5 to the WISC-IV,which statement is FALSE?

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A
Both tests employ a CHC model of intelligence.
B
Both tests find a place for g in the CHC model.
C
Both tests contain the same exclusionary criteria.
D
Both tests feature tests designed to tap working memory.
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Question 13
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One study of preference among preschoolers in Australia compared taking the SB5 to the WPPSI-III.The researchers concluded that

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A
no clear preference existed in favor of either test.
B
preschoolers preferred the WPPSI-III over the SB5.
C
preschoolers preferred the SB5 over the WPPSI-III.
D
a halo effect was operative when both tests were administered.
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Question 14
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As cited in the text,the WRIT is

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A
a formal order to engage in, or refrain from engaging in, some action.
B
a short form intelligence test.
C
an essay test of intelligence.
D
a reading test that yields an estimate of intelligence.
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Question 15
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An assumption in factor analysis is that

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A
correlation does not necessarily imply causation.
B
a single latent trait exists.
C
things that co-occur tend to have a common cause.
D
the residual covariance between two items with a common factor partialled out is 0.
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Question 16
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The test that is the most widely used multiple aptitude test in the United States today is

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A
the GATB.
B
the ASVAB.
C
the AGCT.
D
the DAS.
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Question 17
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In the excerpt from her Meet an Assessment Professional essay published in the text,Dr.Rebecca Anderson noted that in the psychological reports that she writes,she

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A
lists resources (such as Internet sites) relative to the child's deficiency.
B
often omits the summary section in favor of more detailed recommendations.
C
includes the name and degrees of all the people who contributed to the report.
D
provides synopses of student visits to the school guidance counselor office.
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Question 18
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a cognitive style?

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A
field independence versus field dependence
B
reflection versus impulsivity
C
coded versus de-coded
D
visualizer versus verbalizer
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Question 19
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A new form of nonverbal intelligence proposed by Maria Kozhevnikov and her colleagues is called

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A
visual object ability.
B
visual spatial ability.
C
enhanced cognition.
D
None of these
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Question 20
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The 1916 Stanford-Binet

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A
was the first American test to contain verbal and performance subtests administered in alternating order.
B
was the first American test to employ the concept of IQ.
C
featured two equivalent forms.
D
All of these
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