Question 1

Because individual intelligence tests are given by an examiner, one-on-one, there is great opportunity for error in their administration and their reliability tends to be low.

Accepted Answer

Individual intelligence tests are designed to be highly reliable, and they are administered one-on-one to ensure standardized conditions and minimize errors. The presence of a trained examiner helps ensure that the test is administered consistently and that any potential issues or misunderstandings can be addressed immediately.

Question 2

In neuropsychological assessment, an individual's scores are best compared against which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In neuropsychological assessment, an individual's scores are...

Question 3

A neuropsychological assessment is most likely to be used in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A neuropsychological assessment is most commonly used in situations where an individual may have suffered a traumatic brain injury, as this assessment can help identify any cognitive or behavioral changes as a result of the injury. While it may also be used in other situations listed, such as diagnosing a learning disability or assessing for a gifted program, these situations may be better served by other types of assessments.

Question 4

Piaget's understanding of cognitive development was a "gain model" as opposed to a "process model."

Accepted Answer

Piaget's theory of cognitive development is considered a "process model" because it describes how children's thinking processes change over time and through different stages, rather than just focusing on what they gain in terms of knowledge or skills.

Question 5

On the Stanford-Binet, testing continues until the ceiling level is reached, or the point where the individual misses all of the questions on two consecutive age levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On the Stanford-Binet, testing continues until the...

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true of the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children?

Accepted Answer

The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children is not designed for individuals suffering from dementia and debilitating brain injuries; rather, it is designed for children ages 3 through 18.

Question 7

On the Stanford-Binet, the basal level is determined, which is the highest point where the examinee is able to get all the questions right on two consecutive age levels.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The basal level is the point where the examinee answers all the questions correctly on two consecutive age levels.

Question 8

Which of the following is true about the WISC-IV?

Accepted Answer

All of these statements are true about the WISC-IV. It provides a full scale IQ, four composite scores, and subtests use a mean of 10 and standard deviation of 3. The full scale IQ is reported with a mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about the Halsted-Reitan Battery for neuropsychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

The Halsted-Reitan Battery is known for providing information on the severity of brain damage, making statement B true. However, the battery is known for being lengthy, time-consuming, and expensive, making statements A, C, and D false. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 10

In Spearman's two-factor approach to intelligence, the amount of "g" or "s" varies as a function of the characteristic being examined.

Accepted Answer

Spearman's two-factor approach suggests that every specific cognitive ability (such as verbal, spatial, or mathematical abilities) depends on some combination of general intelligence ("g") and specific abilities ("s"). The proportion of "g" and "s" in any given task or skill varies depending on the nature of the task or skill.

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of the flexible battery approach over the fixed battery approach in neuropsychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

The flexible battery approach allows for adaptation to specific needs, which can lead to more accurate and efficient assessment. It does not necessarily require less training or produce more objective data, although it may be considered more scientific in some contexts.

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding the fixed battery approach to neuropsychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

The fixed battery approach typically uses cut-off scores to indicate the severity of impairment. The other statements are incorrect: B) fixed battery assessments are often more expensive than other approaches because they require a set battery of tests, C) fixed battery approaches emphasize the use of quantitative data over qualitative data, and D) the clinician is not able to select which instruments to use in a fixed battery approach, as the battery is predetermined.

Question 13

Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences asserts there are eight or nine intelligences and is based on his research of brain-damaged individuals, as well as literature in the areas of the brain, evolution, genetics, psychology and anthropology.

Accepted Answer

Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences does assert that there are eight or nine intelligences and is based on his research of brain-damaged individuals, as well as literature in the areas of the brain, evolution, genetics, psychology and anthropology.

Question 14

Thurstone believed that intelligence was established from one primary factor similar to Spearman's "g."

Accepted Answer

Thurstone disagreed with Spearman's idea of a singular general intelligence factor and instead proposed that intelligence was made up of separate, distinct abilities or factors. He identified seven primary mental abilities: verbal comprehension, word fluency, number facility, spatial visualization, associative memory, perceptual speed, and reasoning.

Question 15

Which of the following abuses have occurred over the years as a by-product of the administration of intelligence tests?

Accepted Answer

Over the years, all of these abuses have occurred as a by-product of the administration of intelligence tests. The maintenance of the status quo, the miscalculation of intelligence of minorities, the over-classification of individuals who are learning disabled, and the differentiation of social classes are all issues that have been identified as problems with intelligence testing.

Question 16

You are working with a 9-year-old child who suffers from a language-based learning disability. You need to assess this child's intelligence, but you are concerned you may not get an accurate assessment due to his disability. Which instrument might give you the most accurate values?

Accepted Answer

The CTONI-2 (Comprehensive Test of Nonverbal Intelligence, Second Edition) is designed to assess intelligence without relying heavily on language skills, making it suitable for individuals with language-based learning disabilities. This feature makes it a more accurate tool for assessing the intelligence of a child who may struggle with traditional, language-heavy intelligence tests.

Question 17

Crystallized (learned) intelligence will generally increase with age while fluid (innate) intelligence tends to slightly decline as we age.

Accepted Answer

This is a well-supported theory in the field of psychology. Crystallized intelligence refers to knowledge and skills that are acquired through education and life experiences, while fluid intelligence involves problem-solving and adaptability. As we age, we typically continue to accumulate knowledge and skills, which can increase our crystallized intelligence. However, our ability to quickly process new information and solve novel problems may decline slightly with age, which can impact our fluid intelligence.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about the Boston Process Approach (BPA) to neuropsychological assessment?

Accepted Answer

The Boston Process Approach (BPA) places a strong emphasis on qualitative data which is gathered through comprehensive interviews and observation of the examinee's behavior. While the BPA incorporates standardized measures, it does not require all examinees to take the same set of instruments. There has been some research on the BPA, but not as much as on other assessment approaches. Results from the BPA may be used in legal proceedings, but they are not widely accepted in courts of law as the approach is less standardized compared to some other neuropsychological assessment methods.

Question 19

In assessing a child with autism, the best instrument for measuring intelligence is most likely the:

Accepted Answer

The UNIT (Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test) is designed to assess intelligence in children who may have language or communication difficulties, making it suitable for children with autism.

Question 20

Cattell found heritability of fluid (innate) intelligence to be around .92, which basically means if your parents have it, you are likely to have it.

Accepted Answer

A heritability of .92 indicates a strong genetic component, meaning that if one's parents possess high fluid intelligence, there is a high likelihood of their child also having it.

Quiz 9: Intellectual and Cognitive Functioning: Intelligence Testing and Neuropsychological Assessment