11 Questions
Which subtest assesses fluid intelligence?
Picture Concepts
Which subtest assesses visual processing?
Block Design
Which subtest assesses crystalized intelligence through broad general knowledge questions?
Information
Which sten score range suggests that an individual is more characterized by the low-scoring descriptor?
1-4
What do high scores on the 'Impression Management' index suggest about the person?
They may be trying to present themselves in an overly positive light
What should be considered when interpreting sten scores?
The person's particular context such as age, gender, culture, and occupation
What should be done to corroborate 16PF results?
The scores should be corroborated with other information, such as other psychological tests, interviews, and observations
What does the Digit Span subtest assess?
Short term memory
Which subtest assesses verbal arithmetic problems within a specified time limit without paper and pencil?
Arithmetic
What is the range of sten scores?
1 to 10
What does the Infrequency Index measure?
The extent to which a respondent has chosen unlikely responses
Study Notes
Intelligence Assessment
- The Fluid Intelligence subtest assesses cognitive abilities that are not dependent on learning or experience.
Cognitive Processing
- The Visual Processing subtest assesses the ability to perceive and process visual information.
Crystallized Intelligence
- The General Knowledge subtest assesses crystallized intelligence through broad general knowledge questions.
Score Interpretation
- A sten score range of 1-3 suggests that an individual is more characterized by the low-scoring descriptor.
- High scores on the Impression Management index suggest that the person may be presenting a more favorable image than is accurate.
Test Administration
- When interpreting sten scores, it is essential to consider the individual's context and background.
- To corroborate 16PF results, it is necessary to use multiple assessment methods and consider multiple sources of information.
Cognitive Abilities
- The Digit Span subtest assesses verbal working memory and attention.
- The Arithmetic subtest assesses verbal arithmetic problems within a specified time limit without paper and pencil.
Scoring
- The range of sten scores is 1-10.
Response Style
- The Infrequency Index measures the tendency to respond to questions in a way that is unlikely or infrequent, indicating an attempt to present a more favorable image.
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