24 Questions
What is vocabulary knowledge associated with?
Social success
What type of intelligence is involved in reading comprehension and vocabulary exams?
Crystallized intelligence
What is a characteristic of poor readers in terms of vocabulary?
Limited vocabulary
By what age should a child be able to segment words into syllables?
5 years old
What is the result of an isolated assessment of individual aspects of language?
A fragmented impression of language skills
What is a risk factor for reading disability in preschool?
First words spoken after 15 months
What is the primary goal of language assessment?
To evaluate an individual's functional communication skills
What is the main difference between a diagnosis and a differential diagnosis?
A diagnosis labels a set of symptoms, whereas a differential diagnosis distinguishes between similar diagnoses
What is the purpose of the PPVT-5?
To evaluate receptive vocabulary knowledge of various parts of speech
What is a characteristic of a Language Disordered individual?
Limited and simplified syllable structures
What is the purpose of the EVT-3?
To evaluate expressive vocabulary and word retrieval
Why is it important to consider the context in language assessment?
To evaluate an individual's language skills in real-life contexts
An isolated assessment of an individual's language skills can provide an accurate picture of their functional communication skills.
False
A diagnosis is a systematic process of distinguishing one diagnosis from another when the characteristics of the disorders are similar.
False
Both PPVT-5 and EVT-3 assess receptive vocabulary of children and adults.
True
The EVT-3 takes 30 minutes to complete.
False
In language assessment, context is not important in eliciting specific language behaviors.
False
A Differential Diagnosis labels a set of symptoms and implies a process of examination or evaluation.
False
Vocabulary knowledge is positively associated with social success.
True
Reading comprehension is a function of fluid intelligence.
False
Limited vocabulary is a characteristic of individuals with language disorders.
True
Children with a family history of reading disability are at a lower risk of developing reading difficulties.
False
Vocabulary knowledge only involves recalling the definition of a word.
False
Assessing language skills in isolation provides a comprehensive understanding of an individual's communication skills.
False
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