Intelligence tests Flashcards

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Who is the WAIS for

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Clients between the age of 16 and 90 years and 11 months.

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How many subtests in the WAIS and are they used to calculate?

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There are 10 core subtests used to calculate the Full Scale Intelligence quotients but 15 over all. The 10 core subtests help score Verbal Comprehension, perceptual Reasoning, Working Memory and Processing Speed Index.

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What is the General Ability Index and how is it scored.

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Using Verbal and Perceptual reasoning scores. It provides an estimate of intelligence with less reliance on working memory and processing speed.

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What can the WAIS be used for? (6)

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Intelligence
Cognitive delay
Learning difficulties
Giftedness
Examination of cognitive strengths and weaknesses 
Changes in cognitive functioning.
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What are the 10 core subtests of the WAIS?

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Similarities
Vocabulary
Information
Block design
Matrix reasoning
Visual puzzles
Digit span
Arithmetic 
Symbol search
Coding
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What are the 5 supplemental subtests of WAIS?

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Comprehension
Figure weights
Picture completion
Letter-number sequencing
Cancellation
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How is the WAIS scored

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The WAIS is scored by using calculating standard scores (M=100, SD= 15) for the the VCI, PRI, WMI and PSI . and FSIQ. Raw subtest scores are converted to scale scores (m=10, SD=3) for the 15 subtests.

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What are the classification for the WAIS

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Very superior, superior, high average, average, low average, borderline Intellectual defiicent or extremely low.

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What is the score range for very superior

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130 and above is Very superior

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What is the score range for superior

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120 -129

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What is the score range for high average

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110-119

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What is the score range for average

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90 -109

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What is the score range for low average

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80 -89

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What is the score range for borderline

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70 - 79

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What is the score range for extremely low

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69 and below

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Are there Australian Norms for the WAIS -IV

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NO! instead we use a national sample of English-speaking US individuals based on the october 2005 US census .

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When was the WISC V released

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2016

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18
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How many subtests are in the WISC V

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  1. 10 of them are primary subtests and 6 are supplmentary to provide additional information
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Whatd does the FSIQ represent

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Overall cognitive ability

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What are the five primary index scales of the WISC V

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Verbal Comprehension, Visual Spatial, FLuid Reasoning, Working Memory and Processing speed

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What are the uses for the WISC V

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assessing intellectual disability, giftedness or learning difficulties

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How does one diagnose an intellectual disability

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through and intelligence test as well as an adaptive behaviour assessment. Intelligence assessments alone are not sufficient to diagnose an ID

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23
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What did recent Australian research using intellectual assessments reveal

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That a lot of youth in custodial centres with NSW have possible intellectual disability and borderline IQ

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What a are the 10 primary subtests of the WISC

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  • Block Design
  • Similarities
  • Matrix Reasoning
  • Digit Span
  • Coding
  • Vocabulary
  • Figure weights
  • Visual Puzzles
  • Picture span
  • Symbol Search
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What are the 6 supplemantry subtests of the WISC V

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  • Information
  • picture concepts
  • Letter number sequencing
  • Arithmetic
  • Cancellation
  • Comprehension
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What are the scores for Extremely low

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69 and below

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What are the scores for very low

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70 to 79

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What are the scores for low average

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80 to 89

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What are the scores for average

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90 to 109

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What aer the scores for high average

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110 - 119

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What are the scores for very high

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120 -129

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What are the scores for extremely high

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130 and above

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33
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Who is the WISC for

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6 years 0 months to 16 years and 11 months

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Are there Australian Norms for the WISC

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YES - the norms are based on a census sample of 528 australian and NZ children

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35
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How many subtests are there in the WPPSI-IV

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15 and they are dependent on age 2:6 year olds to 3:11 year old complete a different battery of subtests to 4 to 7:7 year olds

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36
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HOw many index’s are scored?

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5 - VCI, VSI, FRI, WMI and PSI

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37
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What 5 things could the WPPSI-IV be used for

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cognitive dealys, 
intellectual disabilities, 
giftedness and i
nforming educational intervention and 
placement decisions
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38
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Who can the WPPSI be used with

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children aged 2 years and 6 months to 7 years and 7 months

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What is the score range for extremely low WPPSI

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Below 70

40
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What is the score range for borderline WPPSI

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70 to 79

41
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What is the score range for Low average WPPSI

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80 to 89

42
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What is the score range for average WPPSI

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90 to 109

43
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What is the score range for high average WPPSI

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110 to 119

44
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What is the score range for superior WPPSI

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120 to 129

45
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What is the score range for very superior WPPSI

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130 and above

46
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Who is Alfred Binet

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The original creator of the Stanford Binet

47
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What are the standford binet five facotrs of congitve ability

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  1. Fluid Reasoning
  2. Knowledge
  3. Quantitative reasoning
  4. Visual-Spatial reasoning
  5. Working memory
48
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Why would you use the standford binet over the WISC

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It includes both verbal and nonverbal versions of subtests for when a client has minimal linguistic skills and instead rely on pointing

49
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What is the VIQ

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the total of the 5 verbal subtest and it stands for Verbal IQ

50
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What is the NVIQ

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the non verbal intelligence quotient which combines scores from the 5 nonverbal subtests

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WHat is the FSIQ made up of in the SB5

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The FSIQ is the full scale intelligence quotient and its made up of all 10 subtests in the SB5

52
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Who can the SB5 be used for

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for people between 2 and 85+. It is useful for diagnosisng a wide range of developmental disabilities

53
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What is the ABIQ

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The ABIQ is the abbreviated battery IQ it provides a brief measure of fluid reasoning and crystalised ability

54
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What can the ABIQ be used for?

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The ABIQ can be used for assessments such as neuropsychological examinations, in
which a battery of tests supplements the SB5, or for quick yet reliable assessments to verify the general
cognitive status of an individual.

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What 9 contexts could the SB5 be used in

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  1. Clinical Assessment
  2. Neuropsychological assesment
  3. Early childhood assessment
  4. Psychoeducational evaluation for special education placements
  5. For compensation evluations
  6. for career assesmsnets
  7. For selection
  8. For forensics
  9. Research
56
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What does a score of 130 or higher mean on the SB5

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giftedness

57
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What does a score of 69 or lower mean on the SB5

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mild impairment or intellectual delay

58
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Are there Australiana Norms for the SB5?

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No and the norms are old.

59
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What is the KAIT

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The Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test

60
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What is the KAIT used for

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measuring intelligence and problem solving skills

61
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Who is the KAIT made for

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11 to 85 plus year olds

62
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What are the 2 strengths of the KAIT

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  1. It is less influenced by cultury, opportunity and specific experiences.
  2. Both Visual and auditory formats are utilised to measure intelligence across different contexts. Consequently individuals become more actively engaged in the tests available
63
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Who is the mental status subtest in the KAIT good for

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individuals with low levels of cognitive functioning

64
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Who can the KAIT be used with

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11 to 85 years and over

65
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What extra information does the KAIT add

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Info around fluid reaasoning and memory retrieval.

66
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How is the KAIT administered x

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Using a structured interview with two easels to enable the test taker to see the item stimulus on one side and the test directions and scoring key on the other side.

67
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Does the KAIT have Australian norms

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no! The norms are from the US and have bee adapted for germany and the netherlands

68
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What is the WASI and what edition is it in

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The WASI is the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of intelligence. It is a brief measure of general cognitive ability. It is in the second edition

69
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Who sithe WASI suitable for

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6 through to 91

70
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When is the WASI used

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In research, clinical and educational settings when a full comprehensive test of IQ is not required

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WHat are the 4 subtests of the WASI

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  1. Vocabulary
  2. Similarities
  3. Block Design
  4. Matrix Reasoning
72
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Can the subtests of the WASI be swapped with the WAIS

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yes

73
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Why is the WASI not used for diagnosis and educational support?

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Because it is a brief measure clinical accuracy is reduced compared to a full measure of intelligence.

74
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Does the WASI have norms

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the WASI does but not the WASI-II

75
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What theory is the Woodcock Johnson Based on

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Cattel-Horn-CarroLL theory of cognitive abilities.

76
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What is the age range for the Woodcock Johnson

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2 to 90 years

77
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What form of analysis is used for woodcock Johson

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Factor analysis

78
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Is there an Australian version

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Yes there is and it is called the WIAT II australian standardised edition. It is a revision of the origianl WIATwith comprehensive Australian norms

79
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WHat is the age range for the WIAT

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4 through to 85 years

80
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What does the WIAT measure and how

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The WIAT measures academic achievement through assessing a range of skills in specific areas of interests

81
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How many subtests are there in the WIAT

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9 subtests THAT MAKE UP 4 Composites

82
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What are the 4 composites of the WIAT-II

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  1. Reading
  2. Mathematics
  3. Written Language
  4. Oral Language
83
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What are 4 uses for the WIAT-II

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It is used in schools or clinical settings to

  1. diagnose specific learning disabilities
  2. identify academic strengths weaknesses,
  3. Inform eligibility for educational services
  4. Develop intervention designs
84
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Can the WIAT-II be used to idnetify giftedness?

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NO

85
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What are the classifiers on the WIAT-II

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Extremely low, borderline, low average, average, high average, superior.

86
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What does the ABAS stand for and what edition is it in

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Adaptive Behavior Assessment System and it is in its 3rd edition

87
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What does the ABAS measure

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it evaluates adaptive behaviour skills important for everyday functioning

88
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What can it be used for

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Establishing strengths and weaknesses and establishing a baseline to determine the effectiveness of interventions

89
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What is the age range of the ABAS -III

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it can be used across any age

90
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Does the ABAS-III have australian norms

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NO

91
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How is the ABAS-III administered

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It is a questionaire that can be given to a caregiver, teacher or the referred individual if their reading ability is high enough

92
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What is the GAC on the ABAS-III

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It is the overall score and stands for the general adaptive composite

93
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WHat are the 3 domains of the GAC broken

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  1. Social
  2. Conceptual
  3. Practical
94
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What are the 3 scales of the conceptual domain on the ABAS -III and what do they each measure

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  1. Communication - speech, language, listening skills
  2. Functional academics- measures reading writing, other academic skills needed for daily independent living
  3. Self direction - are they indpendent, responsible, in control