Exam 2, Ch. 7, 9-12
Ask the school to only use a test that has been translated and subjected to reliability
and validity studies in Spanish speaking populations. - ANS-Mr. and Mrs. Lozano have
recently moved to Ohio from Mexico and have been notified that their son Reuben will
be given an English IQ test to determine school placement. They should...
Standardized conditions. - ANS-Because situational variables can affect test scores,
testing requires
Decrease. - ANS-As sample size increases, expectancy effects tend to
The importance of of culturally relevant rewards. - ANS-The study by Terrell, et al. in
which four groups of African-American children were provided four different kinds of
feedback shows
Research indicates that errors are common until examiners have administered 10
practice tests and declines thereafter. - ANS-Why is it of concern that there is not a
standardized protocol for training on how to administer the WAIS-R?
may be necessary for particular populations like the blind. - ANS-Deviations from
standardized testing procedures...
Psychometric - ANS-What method of studying intelligence examines the properties of a
test by evaluating its correlates and underlying dimensions?
Cognitive - ANS-In research investigating human intelligence, focusing on how humans
adapt to real world demands is called the _______ approach.
One can find the equivalent age capabilities of a child independently of chronological
age. - ANS-With the principle of age differentiation,
c, the value of a task could be judged in terms of its correlation with the total score. -
ANS-With the concept of general intelligence,
c. the shared variance underlying performance on a diverse set of tasks. -
ANS-According to the concept of general intelligence, a person's intelligence score
actually represents
, c) gf gc - ANS-The concepts of fluid and crystallized intelligence are part of which
theory?
c. heavy reliance on verbal abilities - ANS-Which of the following is a valid criticism of
early versions of the Binet Scale?
Human intelligence was significantly influenced by nonintellectual factors. - ANS-Among
his motivations for the development of the Weschler scales of intelligence was David
Wechsler's belief that...
Point scale concept. - ANS-The Wechsler test employs a(n)
Overcome language, cultural, and educational factors. - ANS-The main reasoning for
including a performance scales in a measure of intelligence is to...
Common sense of judgement. - ANS-The comprehension subtest of the WAIS-IV
measures...
Concentration - ANS-The arithmetic subtest of the WAIS-IV measures...
10; 3 - ANS-Scaled scores on the WAIS-IV have a mean of ___ and a standard
deviation of ____.
100, 15 - ANS-The verbal IQ has a mean of ____ and a standard deviation of ____.
Digit symbol - ANS-Which WAIS-IV subtest measures such factors as the ability to learn
an unfamiliar task, visual-motor dexterity, and the degree of persistence?
They are suitable for use with populations with disabilities. - ANS-Which of the following
is an advantage of alternative tests?
Are not as psychometrically sound. - ANS-In comparison to the Binet and Wechsler
Scales, alternative forms
The Brezelton Neonatal Development Scale. - ANS-Of the infant and preschool tests,
the youngest age range is covered by...
Mental and Motor - ANS-The Bayley III produces two main scores:
Ask the school to only use a test that has been translated and subjected to reliability
and validity studies in Spanish speaking populations. - ANS-Mr. and Mrs. Lozano have
recently moved to Ohio from Mexico and have been notified that their son Reuben will
be given an English IQ test to determine school placement. They should...
Standardized conditions. - ANS-Because situational variables can affect test scores,
testing requires
Decrease. - ANS-As sample size increases, expectancy effects tend to
The importance of of culturally relevant rewards. - ANS-The study by Terrell, et al. in
which four groups of African-American children were provided four different kinds of
feedback shows
Research indicates that errors are common until examiners have administered 10
practice tests and declines thereafter. - ANS-Why is it of concern that there is not a
standardized protocol for training on how to administer the WAIS-R?
may be necessary for particular populations like the blind. - ANS-Deviations from
standardized testing procedures...
Psychometric - ANS-What method of studying intelligence examines the properties of a
test by evaluating its correlates and underlying dimensions?
Cognitive - ANS-In research investigating human intelligence, focusing on how humans
adapt to real world demands is called the _______ approach.
One can find the equivalent age capabilities of a child independently of chronological
age. - ANS-With the principle of age differentiation,
c, the value of a task could be judged in terms of its correlation with the total score. -
ANS-With the concept of general intelligence,
c. the shared variance underlying performance on a diverse set of tasks. -
ANS-According to the concept of general intelligence, a person's intelligence score
actually represents
, c) gf gc - ANS-The concepts of fluid and crystallized intelligence are part of which
theory?
c. heavy reliance on verbal abilities - ANS-Which of the following is a valid criticism of
early versions of the Binet Scale?
Human intelligence was significantly influenced by nonintellectual factors. - ANS-Among
his motivations for the development of the Weschler scales of intelligence was David
Wechsler's belief that...
Point scale concept. - ANS-The Wechsler test employs a(n)
Overcome language, cultural, and educational factors. - ANS-The main reasoning for
including a performance scales in a measure of intelligence is to...
Common sense of judgement. - ANS-The comprehension subtest of the WAIS-IV
measures...
Concentration - ANS-The arithmetic subtest of the WAIS-IV measures...
10; 3 - ANS-Scaled scores on the WAIS-IV have a mean of ___ and a standard
deviation of ____.
100, 15 - ANS-The verbal IQ has a mean of ____ and a standard deviation of ____.
Digit symbol - ANS-Which WAIS-IV subtest measures such factors as the ability to learn
an unfamiliar task, visual-motor dexterity, and the degree of persistence?
They are suitable for use with populations with disabilities. - ANS-Which of the following
is an advantage of alternative tests?
Are not as psychometrically sound. - ANS-In comparison to the Binet and Wechsler
Scales, alternative forms
The Brezelton Neonatal Development Scale. - ANS-Of the infant and preschool tests,
the youngest age range is covered by...
Mental and Motor - ANS-The Bayley III produces two main scores:
