Question 1

Which is a DISADVANTAGE of group intelligence tests?

Accepted Answer

The examiner has less opportunity to gather behavioral observations during group intelligence tests because they cannot observe each examinee as closely as they could in an individual testing setting.

Question 2

When scoring the SB-5,after raw scores for each of the various subtest are calculated,each of these scores are then converted to

Accepted Answer

After raw scores for each of the various subtests on the SB-5 are calculated, each of these scores are then converted to a standard score, which provides information about how an individual's performance compares to that of others in the same age or grade level. Scaled scores are not used on the SB-5, deviation scores are used for specific subtests, and index scores are derived from combinations of subtest scores.

Question 3

The W-B I borrowed from existing tests in

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "format not content," indicating that the W-B borrowed its format from existing tests, but not the content of those tests.

Question 4

In scoring the SB-5,the test user will tally scores of individual items on the SB-5 to obtain

Accepted Answer

Tallying scores of individual items on the SB-5 will result in a raw score on each of the various subtests. It is not necessary to use scaled scores, standard scores, or index scores to obtain this information.

Question 5

A primary use for group intelligence tests is

Accepted Answer

Group intelligence tests are primarily used for screening purposes, such as identifying students who may need further evaluation for gifted programs or learning disabilities.

Question 6

How many people were in the standardization sample for the fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

Accepted Answer

The fifth edition of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale had a standardization sample of 4,800 individuals.

Question 7

At the time of its publication in 1939,a key difference between the W-B I and the more widely used Stanford-Binet was that that the W-B I was

Accepted Answer

The key difference between the W-B I and the Stanford-Binet was that the W-B I was a point scale, whereas the Stanford-Binet was an age scale. This means that the W-B I measured intellectual functioning through a series of tasks that were awarded points based on performance, as opposed to the Stanford-Binet which measured intellectual functioning based on the average performance of people of a certain age.

Question 8

Short forms of intelligence tests

Accepted Answer

Short forms of intelligence tests are typically recommended for screening purposes because they provide a quick assessment but may not be as comprehensive or reliable as the full version.

Question 9

Which is TRUE about short forms of the Stanford-Binet and Wechsler Scales?

Accepted Answer

Short forms of the Stanford-Binet and Wechsler Scales are generally less reliable than the standard forms because they contain fewer items, which can lead to a reduction in the precision of the measurement.

Question 10

When scoring the SB-5,standard scores are converted to

Accepted Answer

Standard scores in the SB-5 are converted to composite scores, which provide an overall measure of cognitive ability.

Question 11

In 1958,David Wechsler endorsed the use of short forms for screening purposes only.However,10 years later,Wechsler would advise test users who claimed not to have the time to administer the full form of the test,

Accepted Answer

Wechsler emphasized the importance of administering the full form of the test whenever possible, advising those who claimed not to have enough time to "find the time," highlighting the value he placed on the comprehensive assessment provided by the full test.

Question 12

Group intelligence tests

Accepted Answer

Group intelligence tests are efficient and cost-effective screening instruments that can also be useful for research purposes. Therefore, all of the given choices are correct.

Question 13

The W-B II was published in 1942

Accepted Answer

The answer of The W-B II was published in 1942
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Question 14

The WASI was created mainly so that

Accepted Answer

The WASI (Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence) was designed to provide a short form of the Wechsler intelligence scales that maintains strong psychometric properties, offering a quicker, yet reliable, measure of intelligence.

Question 15

Validity of short forms may be reduced because fewer items:

Accepted Answer

Short forms of tests usually have fewer items, and this can lead to lower test reliability, which can negatively impact validity. This is because a smaller number of items may not be representative of the construct being measured, leading to greater measurement error. Therefore, D is the best choice as it directly addresses the reduction of validity due to the fewer items in short forms.

Question 16

The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test yields which of the following composite scores?

Accepted Answer

The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test yields the School Ability Index as its composite score, which is designed to measure abstract thinking and reasoning ability related to school tasks.

Question 17

Practice items on the WAIS-IV can provide

Accepted Answer

Practice items on the WAIS-IV can serve a dual purpose of helping the assessor determine if the assessee understands the task and helping the assessee receive feedback on their performance.

Question 18

Reference to "the W-B" in the scholarly literature and verbally by psychometricians is typically a reference to

Accepted Answer

The "W-B" typically refers to the Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale, which is the first version of the test, hence "the W-B I."

Question 19

As cited in the text,the WRIT is

Accepted Answer

The WRIT refers to the Wide Range Intelligence Test, which is a short form intelligence test.

Question 20

Judging from David Wechsler's published writings,it could reasonably be assumed that the Wechsler test that Wechsler himself would LEAST approve of is:

Accepted Answer

The WASI (Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence) is a short form of intelligence testing, and based on David Wechsler's emphasis on comprehensive assessment, he would likely approve less of a more abbreviated or shorter form of intelligence testing, as it might not fully capture the complex nature of human intelligence as he envisioned.

Quiz 9: Intelligence and Its Measurement