Question 1

The Wechsler-Bellevue

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A)   was well standardized.
B)   had a normative sample consisting of a representative sample of adults.
C)   included a standardization sample that was larger than any before or since.
D)   used separate subscales to measure adult intelligence.

Question 2

A major criticism of the Binet scale by Wechsler was that

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A)   the Binet Scale was not an appropriate measure of adult intelligence.
B)   the concept of an age scale was outdated.
C)   it was not reliable.
D)   the norms did not include non-whites.

Question 3

Which WAIS-IV subtest provides an excellent measure of nonverbal concept formation or abstract reasoning?

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A)   matrix reasoning
B)   symbol search
C)   block design
D)   letter-number sequencing

Question 4

The original Wechsler scale was the first one that

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A)   was capable of directly comparing verbal and nonverbal measures.
B)   used a large,representative sample.
C)   used a performance scale.
D)   could be generalized to various populations.

Question 5

Pattern analysis is best used to generate

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A)   diagnoses.
B)   reliability measures.
C)   hypotheses.
D)   validity coefficients.

Question 6

Discuss the approach to validity used for the WISC-IV.

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The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Chil...

Question 7

The ____ index attempts to measure how quickly your mind works.

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A)   verbal comprehension
B)   perceptual index
C)   working memory
D)   processing speed

Question 8

Evaluating relatively large differences between subtest scaled scores is called

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A)   factor analysis.
B)   verbal-performance comparisons.
C)   pattern analysis.
D)   deviation analysis.

Question 9

Cross-cultural studies of the WISC suggest

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A)   distinct patterns related to country of birth.
B)   limited use in non-Western nations.
C)   bias against non-English speakers.
D)   substantial cross-cultural similarities.

Question 10

One of the most influential advocates of the role of nonintellectual factors in intelligence tests is

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A)   Binet.
B)   Terman.
C)   Wechsler.
D)   Rapaport.

Question 11

The arithmetic subtest of the WAIS-IV measures

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A)   concentration.
B)   alertness to details.
C)   planning ability.
D)   common sense or judgment.

Question 12

Which of the following is not one of the WAIS-IV verbal scales?

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A)   digit symbol-coding
B)   information
C)   similarities
D)   digit-span

Question 13

Choose one of the WAIS-IV subtests and describe possible non-intellective factors that may influence an individual's performance.

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One of the WAIS-IV subtests is the Symbo...

Question 14

Which of the following is a supplemental verbal subtest?

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A)   matrix reasoning
B)   letter-number sequencing
C)   analogies
D)   digit-symbol-coding

Question 15

Which of the following is an important feature of the WISC-IV?

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A)   Unlike the WAIS-IV,it has retained the performance and verbal IQs rather than the four indexes.
B)   It includes non-scored teaching items that reduce errors from the child's lack of understanding.
C)   Most reliability and validity studies have been done with clinical populations and the WISC-IV reliability and validity have not been established for children of average and above average intelligence.
D)   The WISC-IV retained only three subtests from the WISC-III and added twelve new ones.

Question 16

Because he used a point scale,Wechsler was able to

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A)   determine age level performance.
B)   assign points on an all or none basis.
C)   only analyze one area of ability.
D)   group similar content items together.

Question 17

The validity of pattern analysis of the Wechsler Scales

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A)   is well established in clinical settings.
B)   has yet to be resolved.
C)   prevents practitioners from using interpretative patterns.
D)   cannot be determined empirically.

Question 18

The similarities subtest of the WAIS-IV measures

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A)   abstract thinking.
B)   planning ability.
C)   common sense or judgment.
D)   anxiety.

Question 19

The modifications to the WPPSI-III include

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A)   making it compatible with other assessments used for children with special needs.
B)   restricting its use to children between 4 and 6 years of age.
C)   retention of seven subtests and addition of two new subtests.
D)   revisions so that only nonverbal tests are used.

Question 20

The comprehension subtest of the WAIS-IV measures

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A)   abstract thinking.
B)   analysis of part whole relationships.
C)   anxiety.
D)   common sense or judgment.

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