Assessment

Question 1

A TBI will have the most detrimental impact on which WASI index?

Answer 1

Processing speed

Question 2

Self-referenced scores

Answer 2

Allow for individual comparisons

Score in one scale vs. score on other scales

Question 3

A self-report inventory that assesses general symptoms on a Likert scale

Answer 3

The Symptom Checklist (SCL-90)

Question 4

What may suggest random responding on the MMPI?

Answer 4

Elevated F score & high scores (T > 65) on most clinical scales

Question 5

Norm-referenced scores

Answer 5

Allow for comparisons between test performance and the performance of individuals in a norm group

Ex. Testing for Intellectual Disability - can compare score to individuals without an Intellectual Disability (norm group)

Question 6

Criterion-referenced scores

Answer 6

Allow for interpretation of an examinee’s led romance in regard to a particular content domain

Question 7

The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test can assess for what?

Answer 7

Frontal lobe damage

Question 8

Crystallized intelligence

Answer 8

Knowledge and skills gained through experience and education

*can depend on culture

Question 9

Halstead-Reitan

Answer 9

Assesses for brain damage (severity and location)

Question 10

Flynn Effect (IQ)

Answer 10

Prior to the year 2000, IQ scores in the U.S. had consistently been on the rise. It is believed to be the result of environmental factors.

The Flynn Effect has since stopped - IQs are falling more in the average range.

Question 11

Confluence Model (IQ)

Answer 11

IQ is related to birth order - first born has highest IQ and scores go down with each subsequent child

Why? Maybe more individualized learning for oldest child

Question 12

Cognitive Abilities Test

Answer 12

Measures REASONING in children and adolescents

Used for gifted program placement

Question 13

Peabody Picture Vocab Test

Answer 13

Measures RECEPTIVE vocabulary

Examiner points to a picture on a card that matches a stimulus word

*often used for speech impairment

Question 14

Bender-Gestalt (2 phases)

Answer 14

Measures visual-motor abilities
Screens for neurological impairment

2 phases:

1. Copy
2. Recall

Question 15

An 18-year-old high school student should be administered which version of the MMPI?

Answer 15

MMPIA

Question 16

T/F: According to research, the Rorshach is an invalid assessment tool

Answer 16

False - it is valid despite its bad reputation

Question 17

The Vineland II is a measure of what?

Answer 17

Adaptive functioning

Typically used for ASD eval

Question 18

On the WAIS-IV, a General Ability Index (GAI) score is derived from what two indexes?

Answer 18

Verbal Comprehension and Perceptual Reasoning