Question 1

When assessing students who have linguistic differences, a fair assessment of cognitive abilities may include administering a nonverbal measure.

Accepted Answer

Administering a nonverbal measure can help to ensure that the assessment is not impacted by language barriers, which can result in a more fair and accurate assessment of cognitive abilities for students with linguistic differences.

Question 2

IQ scores are measurements of innate potential in a person.

Accepted Answer

IQ scores measure a person's performance on standardized tests, which may be affected by factors such as education, experience, and cultural background, and do not necessarily indicate innate potential.

Question 3

Which of the following batteries was designed to assess nonverbal intelligence?
A) UNIT
B) CTONI 2
C) TONI-3
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above options, UNIT (Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test), CTONI-2 (Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence, Second Edition), and TONI-3 (Test of Nonverbal Intelligence, Third Edition), are designed to assess nonverbal intelligence, making use of tasks that do not require verbal response from the person being assessed.

Question 4

Bilingual students may have difficulty with both the language items on standardized assessments and the level of ___ required to perform well on the items.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bilingual students may have difficulty with both...

Question 5

Students who have a dominant language other than English are often referred to as being bilingual, and students whose primary language is English and nonstandard English are referred to as ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Students who have a dominant language other...

Question 6

Although IQ testing is controversial, it remains a valid indicator of student performance in academic tasks.

Accepted Answer

While there is debate over the validity and usefulness of IQ testing, it still has been shown to have some correlation with academic performance in tasks such as reading and math. However, it is important to remember that IQ is not the only factor that affects academic success and should not be relied upon exclusively for evaluating students.

Question 7

In special education, it is clearly understood how to determine intelligence through assessment.

Accepted Answer

While assessments are a tool used in special education to determine intellectual functioning, intelligence cannot be measured by a single assessment or test. Intelligence is a complex construct and cannot be fully captured by any one assessment or test score.

Question 8

The theories upon which IQ tests are based influence their use and interpretation.

Accepted Answer

Theories such as the psychometric theory and cognitive theory influence the development and use of IQ tests, as well as how the results are interpreted. These theories have implications for the reliability and validity of IQ tests and how they should be used in different contexts.

Question 9

IDEA requires that adaptive behavior be assessed when evaluating students to determine the presence of learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) does not specifically require the assessment of adaptive behavior to determine the presence of learning disabilities. Adaptive behavior assessments are more commonly associated with evaluating intellectual disabilities, not learning disabilities.

Question 10

The influence of one culture on another culture is known as which of the following?
A) Acculturation
B) Environmental influence
C) Adaptive behavior
D) Innate potential

Accepted Answer

Acculturation refers to the process by which one culture adopts the cultural traits of another culture, resulting in cultural changes and adaptations. This can occur through direct contact, immigration, or even exposure to media and technology.

Question 11

Care should be taken when choosing an adaptive behavior scale, as some scales may have norms that better represent the demographics of the student currently being assessed.

Accepted Answer

Different adaptive behavior scales may have different norms based on factors such as age, gender, and culture. It is important to select a scale with norms that accurately represent the population being assessed.

Question 12

Once the standardized assessment has been completed, an examiner may use the method of __, incorporating teaching, to determine the student's potential to learn failed items.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once the standardized assessment has been completed,...

Question 13

IDEA includes statements of determining eligibility that require the team to exclude ___ as the primary reason for a disability before determining a student eligible for special education services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of IDEA includes statements of determining eligibility that...

Question 14

Which of the following statements about intellectual assessment is true?
A) Experts in the field of intellectual assessment have different definitions of intelligence.
B) Experts in the field of intellectual assessment believe that intelligence is the most important factor in assessment.
C) Experts in the field of intellectual assessment have targeted specific tests that completely eliminate bias.
D) Experts in the field of intellectual assessment do not think intellectual assessment is predictive of anything of significance.

Accepted Answer

There is no singular definition of intelligence accepted by all experts in the field of intellectual assessment. Different experts may emphasize different aspects or components of intelligence, leading to varying definitions.

Question 15

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales is a nonverbal measure of intellectual ability.

Accepted Answer

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales measures intellectual ability using both verbal and nonverbal tasks.

Question 16

Because many of the instruments used to assess intelligence and achievement include numerous items of a verbal nature, the assessment of students whose primary language is not English should be given a(n) ___ measure in addition to other measures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because many of the instruments used to...

Question 17

The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale measures overall cognitive ability.

Accepted Answer

The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale measures an individual's adaptive behavior and skills in various domains such as communication, daily living, socialization, and motor skills. It does not directly measure overall cognitive ability.

Question 18

Which of the following individuals developed the theory of multiple intelligences?
A) B.F. Skinner
B) Sigmund Freud
C) David Wechsler
D) Howard Gardner

Accepted Answer

Howard Gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences, which proposes that there are several distinct types of intelligence that individuals may possess.

Question 19

Minority students who may appear to be within the range of mental retardation on measures developed for use with students from the majority culture may not be within the range of mental retardation on ___ measures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Minority students who may appear to be...

Question 20

When assessing students from culturally different backgrounds, the use of adaptive behavior scores is one possible method of reducing bias.

Accepted Answer

Adaptive behavior scores measure a student's ability to function effectively in their environment, regardless of their cultural background. It is a more objective method of assessing a student's abilities, and can help to reduce bias in the assessment process.

Quiz 10: Measures of Intelligence and Adaptive Behavior