Question 1

Vernon's hierarchical approach has two second-order factors, V:ed represents verbal and educational aptitudes, while K:m represents:

Accepted Answer

A)  spatial, mechanical, and practical aptitudes.
B)  number facility.
C)  nonverbal reasoning.
D)  knowledge and memory.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

If a counselor is working with a client from an ethnic minority group, he or she should:

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A)  expect the client to have a lower-than-average intelligence score.
B)  expect the client to have a higher-than-average intelligence score.
C)  expect the client to do better on verbal items as compared to performance items.
D)  not conclude anything about the client's potential intelligence because there is significant variation within any ethnic group.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following is false concerning the relationship between intelligence and occupational success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hernstein and Murray's conclusion that intelligence predicts occupational attainment has been supported by recent APA-commissioned research
B)  Intelligence accounts for about one-fourth of the variance in social status
C)  The relationship between intelligence and occupational prestige is, in part, influenced by education
D)  SAT and GRE scores are highly correlated with intelligenceE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

This instrument is designed to identify specific abilities by providing insight on how children process information.

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A)  Differential Ability Scales - Second Edition (DAS-II) 
B)  Kaurman Assessment Battery for Children (K-AB
C)  
C)  Slosson Intelligence Test - Revised, Third Edition (SIT-R3) 
D)  Ability-Processing Scale (APS) E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

One of the oldest (first published in 1916)  and most widely used intelligence assessments is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scare (WAIS) 
B)  Differential Ability Scales (DAS) 
C)  Kaurman Assessment Battery for Children (K-AB
C)  
D)  Stanford-BinetE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

Sternberg's triarchic theory is based upon the ________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental progression model.
B)  Cattell-Horn-Carroll model.
C)  information processing model.
D)  environmental influence model.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Compared to individual tests of intelligence, group intelligence tests:

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A)  let the examiner pay closer attention to the examinee.
B)  are more dependent on reading ability.
C)  provide more information on specific learning disabilities.
D)  are more time consuming.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

A term that is sometimes used instead of intelligence is:

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A)  achievement
B)  aptitude
C)  general ability
D)  self-efficacyE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The WISC-IV Integrated:

Accepted Answer

A)  is the most recently updated version of the WISC.
B)  provides additional information about processing strengths and limitations.
C)  is frequently used by school psychologists in assessing possible learning disabilities.
D)  all of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which is not one of the five factors for both the verbal and nonverbal areas of the Stanford-Binet?

Accepted Answer

A)  visual-spatial processing
B)  crystallized reasoning
C)  fluid reasoning
D)  working memoryE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Theories of intelligence based on the premise that intelligence can be described in terms of mental factors are called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychometric approaches
B)  developmental approaches
C)  information processing approaches
D)  general factor approachesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The principal difference between the WAIS-IV and the WISC-IV is the:

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A)  appropriateness of the WISC-IV for those who lack facility with English.
B)  lower reliability of the WAIS-IV.
C)  applicability to different age ranges.
D)  use of ratio IQs with the WISC-IV and deviation IQs with the WAIS-IV.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the subscales of the WISC-IV would probably be the best indicator of intelligence for a Hispanic client for whom English is her second language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vocabulary
B)  Information
C)  Block Design
D)  ArithmeticE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which test is among the most commonly used intelligence instruments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stanford-Binet
B)  Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children
C)  Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
D)  Cognitive Assessment SystemE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

With regard to intelligence, most theorists agree that there is both _________________ plus _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fluid abilities; street smarts
B)  one general ability factor; many lower-level factors
C)  primary mental abilities; spatial, mechanical, and practical aptitudes
D)  none of the above - there is still very little agreementE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

An individual's intelligence appears to be:

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A)  almost exclusively influenced by his/her genetic makeup.
B)  predominantly influenced by environmental factors.
C)  influenced by both genes and environment, in complex interplay.
D)  influenced by both genes and environment, with environment being the major contributor.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Concerning gender differences related to tasks on intelligence tests:

Accepted Answer

A)  males seem to do better on tasks involving visual spatial abilities.
B)  females tend to do better at verbal fluency tasks.
C)  there do not appear to be general intellectual differences.
D)  all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT part of Guilford's structure-of-intelligence theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  mental operations
B)  products
C)  content areas
D)  dimensionsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Findings related to intelligence test scores indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence test scores predict differences in school achievement moderately well.
B)  there has been a steady increase in intelligence test scores.
C)  ethnic differences in intelligence test scores reflect complex patterns, and no conclusive generalizations can be stated at this time.
D)  all of the above Discussion QuestionsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition (K-ABC-II)  is grounded in which two models of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Luria's processing model and the Cattell-Horn-Carroll model
B)  developmental progression model and environmental influence model
C)  Spearman's factor model and Guilford's structure-of-intelligence model
D)  the K-ABC-II is not grounded in any substantiated model/theoryE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 7: Intelligence General Ability Testing

With regard to intelligence, most theorists agree that there is both _________________ plus _______________.

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One of the oldest (first published in 1916) and most widely used intelligence assessments is the:

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Compared to individual tests of intelligence, group intelligence tests:

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Which of the subscales of the WISC-IV would probably be the best indicator of intelligence for a Hispanic client for whom English is her second language?

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Which of the following is NOT part of Guilford's structure-of-intelligence theory?

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This instrument is designed to identify specific abilities by providing insight on how children process information.

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The WISC-IV Integrated:

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Which of the following is false concerning the relationship between intelligence and occupational success?

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An individual's intelligence appears to be:

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Which is not one of the five factors for both the verbal and nonverbal areas of the Stanford-Binet?

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Vernon's hierarchical approach has two second-order factors, V:ed represents verbal and educational aptitudes, while K:m represents:

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Theories of intelligence based on the premise that intelligence can be described in terms of mental factors are called the:

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The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Second Edition (K-ABC-II) is grounded in which two models of intelligence?

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Sternberg's triarchic theory is based upon the ________________________.

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If a counselor is working with a client from an ethnic minority group, he or she should:

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The principal difference between the WAIS-IV and the WISC-IV is the:

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Findings related to intelligence test scores indicate that:

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Concerning gender differences related to tasks on intelligence tests:

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Which test is among the most commonly used intelligence instruments?

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A term that is sometimes used instead of intelligence is:

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With regard to intelligence, most theorists agree that there is both ___ plus _.

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