Think You Know IQ Tests?

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What is the youngest age for group testing according to the text?

Second grade

Kindergarten (correct)

Third grade

Fourth grade

What is the multidimensional aptitude battery (MAB)?

A timed test with no time limit

A group test that measures a single ability

A test that measures many dimensions of aptitudes (correct)

An individually administered test

What are the verbal items included in the MAB?

None of the above

Digit symbol, picture completion, spatial, picture arrangement, and object assembly

Only one ability

Information, comprehension, arithmetic, similarities, and vocabulary (correct)

What is the time limit for each item in the MAB?

Seven minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between verbal items and the WAIS in the MAB?

Verbal items have a higher correlation than performance items Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to treat and store images of intelligence test items?

They should be treated ethically and stored securely under password protection Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended use of group tests like the MAB?

They should be used as screeners for cognitive function problems in large groups Signup and view all the answers

What kind of view of cognitive function does the MAB provide?

A comprehensive and rounded view Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the WISC and the WAIS?

The WISC is designed for children, while the WAIS is designed for adults. Signup and view all the answers

Who is qualified to interpret scores obtained from IQ tests?

Psychologists only Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of individual tests in IQ testing?

To allow for allowances to be made for various situations such as fatigue, anxiety, hearing loss, or the need for a translator. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most widely used IQ test in the world?

WAIS Signup and view all the answers

What should reports on IQ tests focus on?

Outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard deviation of the WAIS test score?

15 Signup and view all the answers

Which abilities are measured in stratum 2 of Carol's 3-tier model in the Weschler IQ Scale?

Fluid ability and crystallized ability Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range covered by the Stanford-Binet IQ Test?

2-90 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the full-scale IQ and index scores in the WAIS test?

To make hypotheses about an individual's cognitive functioning Signup and view all the answers

What abilities are not measured by the Weschler IQ Scale?

Visual perception and auditory perception Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of group testing in screening for cognitive function problems?

To identify individuals who may require further assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between culture-reduced and culture-loaded tests?

Culture-reduced tests use mostly pictures and require oral responses, while culture-loaded tests require reading and written responses and recall past learned information Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of age and grade norms in assessing cognitive function?

To ensure accurate assessment, especially when working with children Signup and view all the answers

What are Raven's progressive matrices designed for?

Reducing the requirement for an acculturated response to a group-administered test Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can affect cognitive function and should be taken into account?

Occupation, years of schooling, and other factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the performance section in the Weschler IQ Scale?

To evaluate an individual's ability to solve problems and manipulate objects using nonverbal reasoning, spatial perception, and processing speed Signup and view all the answers

Which subtest of the Weschler IQ Scale tests memory directly by asking clients to repeat strings of numbers forwards or backwards?

Working memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the processing speed subtest in the Weschler IQ Scale?

To test an individual's ability to process information quickly and accurately Signup and view all the answers

What is the full-scale IQ broken down into in the Weschler IQ Scale?

Verbal comprehension, working memory, perceptual reasoning, and processing speed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the WAIS?

To assess an individual's cognitive ability Signup and view all the answers

What is the Last Word memory task in the Stanford-Binet IQ test?

Participants must recall the last word in each sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is the Non-Verbal Numerical Task in the Stanford-Binet IQ test?

Participants must work out a mathematical problem without verbal instructions Signup and view all the answers

What is the Form Patterns task in the Stanford-Binet IQ test?

Participants must find shapes that fit together to create a given pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is the Picture Absurdities task in the Stanford-Binet IQ test?

Participants must identify a picture that is completely absurd Signup and view all the answers

What is the Position and Direction task in the Stanford-Binet IQ test?

Participants must recall the direction they are facing after the given directions Signup and view all the answers