Intelligence Testing: Assessment and Evaluation in School Psychology

Question 1

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, Fifth Edition (SB5) utilizes which scaling method?

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Standard score IQ

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Deviation IQ

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Mensa-scaled IQ

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Ratio IQ

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Differential Ability Scales-Second Edition (DAS-II)?

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To measure specific cognitive abilities

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To diagnose learning disabilities

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To predict academic achievement

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To assess developmental delays

Question 3

How does culture impact intelligence testing?

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Culture can influence test performance and interpretation

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Culture is not a factor in intelligence testing

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Culture should be ignored when administering intelligence tests

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Culture should be the only factor considered in intelligence testing

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a major type of intelligence test?

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Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV

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Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

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Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

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Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children

Question 5

Which of the following is the central tenet of the Wechsler Intelligence Scales?

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Intelligence is a combination of several independent factors.

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Intelligence is a single, general factor called the g factor.

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Intelligence is relatively unchangeable throughout an individual's life.

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Intelligence is largely shaped by environmental experiences.

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of administering an intelligence test?

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To identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses

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To predict academic success

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To diagnose learning disabilities

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To evaluate emotional functioning

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a fluid intelligence task?

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Solving a novel puzzle

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Recalling a list of items

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Storing information in long-term memory

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Maintaining attention for a prolonged period

Question 8

What is the key difference between an aptitude test and an achievement test?

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Aptitude tests measure potential, while achievement tests measure acquired knowledge.

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Achievement tests measure potential, while aptitude tests measure acquired knowledge.

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Both aptitude and achievement tests measure potential.

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Both aptitude and achievement tests measure acquired knowledge.

Question 9

Which of the following cognitive abilities is typically NOT assessed by intelligence tests?

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Creativity

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Reasoning

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Memory

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Language comprehension

Question 10

What does the standard deviation in intelligence testing represent?

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The range of variability in intelligence scores

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The average intelligence score

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The number of individuals who receive a particular score

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The reliability of the intelligence test

Question 11

When interpreting intelligence test results, which factor is NOT taken into account?

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Examinee's athletic ability

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Test-taker's motivation

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Examinee's cultural background

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Test-taker's socioeconomic status

Question 12

Who is widely regarded as the father of modern intelligence testing?

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Alfred Binet

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Lewis Terman

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David Wechsler

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Jean Piaget

Question 13

For which age group is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) typically administered?

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6-16 years

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2-7 years

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16-24 years

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24-35 years

Question 14

Which subtest of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale measures short-term memory capacity?

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Digit Span

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Memory for Sentences

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Picture Arrangement

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Comprehension

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of using the standard deviation in the interpretation of intelligence test scores?

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To compare scores across different tests and populations

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To identify individuals with significant cognitive deficits

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To determine the average intelligence level of a population

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To calculate the reliability of a test

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a commonly cited criticism of traditional intelligence tests?

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High predictive validity for academic and professional success

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Cultural bias

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Narrow focus on academic abilities

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Overemphasis on IQ scores

Question 17

When administering intelligence tests to children, which ethical consideration should be paramount?

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Obtaining informed consent from parents or guardians

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Using the most advanced testing methods available

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Interpreting results accurately and comprehensively

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Protecting the confidentiality of information

Question 18

Which of the following is a key aspect of using intelligence test results effectively?

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Considering the child's overall developmental profile and context

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Using the results to label and categorize children

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Focusing solely on the overall IQ score

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Ignoring cultural and socioeconomic factors

Question 19

Which of the following cognitive abilities is typically NOT measured by standardized intelligence tests?

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Creativity

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Spatial reasoning

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Working memory

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Verbal comprehension

Question 20

What is a primary benefit of using multiple intelligence measures in a comprehensive assessment?

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Identifying specific cognitive strengths and weaknesses

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Confirming a diagnosis of intellectual disability

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Predicting future academic and professional success with certainty

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Justifying educational placement decisions without further evaluation

Question 21

Who developed the first generally accepted intelligence test?

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Alfred Binet

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Lewis Terman

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David Wechsler

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Robert Sternberg

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of intelligence testing?

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Predicting future employment success

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Identifying cognitive strengths and weaknesses in children and adolescents

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Assessing academic readiness

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Diagnosing learning disabilities

Question 23

Which subtest of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale (SB5) measures nonverbal reasoning abilities?

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Matrix Reasoning

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Vocabulary

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Comprehension

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Working Memory

Question 24

What is the difference between chronological age (CA) and mental age (MA) in intelligence testing?

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CA represents the child's numerical age, while MA is an estimate of their cognitive development

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MA represents the child's numerical age, while CA is an estimate of their cognitive development

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CA and MA are always the same

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MA is a measure of academic achievement, while CA is not

Question 25

What is the concept of 'g' in intelligence testing?

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A general factor underlying all cognitive abilities

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A specific factor representing a particular cognitive domain

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The average score across all subtests in an intelligence battery

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A measure of creativity and problem-solving skills

Question 26

What is the purpose of a 'culture-fair' intelligence test?

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To minimize cultural bias and promote fairness

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To assess the intelligence of individuals who are non-native speakers

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To measure specific cognitive abilities in a culturally sensitive way

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To provide a comparative analysis of intelligence across cultures

Question 27

How can cultural factors influence the results of intelligence tests?

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Culture can affect both the development of cognitive abilities and how intelligence is expressed on tests.

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Cultural differences have no impact on intelligence test performance.

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Intelligence tests can be used in any culture without modification.

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Translating intelligence tests into different languages ensures they are valid across cultures.

Question 28

Which of the following intelligence tests is most widely used to assess general intelligence in adults?

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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

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Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

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Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ-III)

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Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC)

Question 29

What is the primary purpose of the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC)?

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To measure cognitive abilities in children

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To identify learning disabilities

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To diagnose autism spectrum disorder

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To predict school success

Question 30

What is the difference between intelligence quotient (IQ) and mental age?

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IQ is a measure of cognitive ability relative to others, while mental age is a measure of cognitive ability relative to chronological age.

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Mental age is a measure of cognitive ability relative to others, while IQ is a measure of cognitive ability relative to chronological age.

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IQ and mental age are the same thing.

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IQ and mental age are both measures of cognitive ability, but they are not related to each other.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT considered an intelligence test?

Accepted Answer

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

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Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

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Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

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Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children

Question 32

What is the primary goal of administering intelligence tests?

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To measure a person's overall intellectual abilities

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To diagnose mental disorders

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To predict academic performance

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To identify developmental delays

Question 33

Which principle acknowledges the potential for bias in intelligence testing?

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Culture bias is unavoidable

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Intelligence is a fixed trait

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Intelligence can be measured accurately

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All individuals have the same intellectual potential

Question 34

What is a key difference between verbal and performance IQ?

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Verbal IQ measures crystallized intelligence, while performance IQ measures fluid intelligence

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Performance IQ measures crystallized intelligence, while verbal IQ measures fluid intelligence

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Verbal IQ is more important for academic success, while performance IQ is more important for practical skills

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There is no difference between verbal and performance IQ

Question 35

How is intelligence related to academic achievement?

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The relationship between intelligence and academic success is complex and influenced by other factors

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Intelligence is a strong predictor of academic success

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Intelligence is not a good predictor of academic success

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Intelligence has no relationship to academic success

Question 36

When interpreting intelligence test results, how should environmental factors like socioeconomic status and cultural background be taken into account?

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Interpret intelligence test results in the context of the test-taker's specific environmental and cultural background.

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Ignore environmental factors completely.

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Consider environmental factors only for test-takers from minority groups.

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Adjust intelligence test scores based on socioeconomic status.

Question 37

How can intelligence testing assist educators in recognizing and catering to the unique needs of gifted students?

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Designing enrichment programs that align with their specific cognitive strengths.

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Isolating gifted students from their peers based on test scores.

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Predicting future academic performance.

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Determining eligibility for special education services.

Question 38

Intelligence tests aim to measure cognitive abilities. How can bias and cultural influences impact test results, and what measures can be taken to minimize these influences?

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Mitigating bias and cultural influences involves culturally sensitive test development, examiner training, and appropriate result interpretation.

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Bias significantly affects results, but cultural influences do not.

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Intelligence tests are free from bias and cultural influences.

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Mitigating bias involves only using standardized tests across cultures.

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

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To measure overall intelligence (g factor)

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To measure verbal intelligence

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To measure nonverbal intelligence

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To measure memory and attention

Question 40

What is the primary purpose of norm-referenced intelligence tests?

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To compare an individual's performance to a standardized sample

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To identify an individual's specific cognitive strengths and weaknesses

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To predict future academic achievement

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To identify individuals with intellectual disabilities

Question 41

Which type of intelligence test involves tasks that require manipulation and transformation of visual-spatial information?

Accepted Answer

Performance IQ test

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Full-scale IQ test

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Culture-fair IQ test

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Verbal IQ test

Question 42

According to the Spearman Two-Factor Theory, which factor represents the primary underlying construct influencing cognitive abilities?

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g factor

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Gc factor

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Gr factor

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Gf factor

Question 43

Which intelligence assessment is specifically designed to minimize the potential effects of cultural bias?

Accepted Answer

Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV)

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Differential Ability Scales

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Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities

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Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

Question 44

When the same intelligence test is administered repeatedly to the same individual, the consistency of the results over time is known as:

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Reliability

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Standardization

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Normalization

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Validity

Question 45

Which type of intelligence test presents individuals with verbal questions and requires them to provide verbal responses?

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Verbal IQ test

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Performance IQ test

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Nonverbal IQ test

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Culture-fair IQ test

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a widely recognized factor that can influence intelligence test scores?

Accepted Answer

Eye color

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Genetics

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Environment

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Test anxiety

Question 47

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale is primarily used as a(n):

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Individual intelligence test

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Personality test

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Group intelligence test

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Achievement test

Question 48

Which of the following is a primary subtest of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fifth Edition (WISC-V) that measures nonverbal reasoning and problem-solving skills?

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Block Design

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Differential Ability Scales

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Raven's Progressive Matrices

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Vocabulary

Question 49

In the hierarchical structure of intelligence proposed by Charles Spearman, 'g' refers to:

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General intelligence factor

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Fluid intelligence

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Specific intelligence factor

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Crystallized intelligence

Question 50

Which of the following is the most common criticism of intelligence testing mentioned by researchers?

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Cultural bias

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Objectivity

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Validity

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Reliability

Question 51

What is the primary purpose of using norm-referencing in intelligence testing?

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To compare an individual's score to a representative sample of their peers

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To diagnose learning disabilities

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To establish an absolute measure of intelligence

Question 52

What is the difference between fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence, according to Raymond Cattell's theory?

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Fluid intelligence is the ability to learn, problem-solve, and adapt, while crystallized intelligence is acquired knowledge and skills.

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Fluid intelligence is the ability to remember, while crystallized intelligence is the ability to think.

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Fluid intelligence is the ability to process information quickly, while crystallized intelligence is the ability to process information slowly.

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Fluid intelligence is the ability to solve novel problems, while crystallized intelligence is the ability to solve familiar problems.

Question 53

Which of the following is a concern raised about the use of IQ scores in educational decision-making?

Accepted Answer

IQ scores can be influenced by cultural background and socioeconomic factors, leading to potential inequities.

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IQ scores are the most accurate predictor of academic success.

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IQ scores are essential for identifying gifted students.

Question 54

What is the primary role of a school psychologist in relation to intelligence testing?

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To administer, score, interpret, and provide recommendations based on intelligence test results

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To develop and implement academic interventions.

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To diagnose and treat mental disorders.