Question 1

Which scale was found to be useful in making an early diagnosis of language disorder?
A)Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test
B)Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities
C)Bayley III
D)Gesell Scales

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which scale was found to be useful...

Question 2

Memory-for-Designs (MFD)is intended to assess
A)learning disorders.
B)children under age of 3.
C)brain injury or disease.
D)academic achievement.

Accepted Answer

The Memory-for-Designs (MFD) test is primarily used to assess the impact of brain injury or disease on cognitive function, particularly in areas related to visual memory and spatial perception.

Question 3

According to the concept of psychological deficit,
A)poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by some underlying psychological deficit.
B)poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by low intelligence.
C)poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by low motivation.
D)poor performance in a specific task is related to or caused by a situational factors.

Accepted Answer

The concept of psychological deficit suggests that poor performance in a specific task is due to some underlying psychological issue, rather than factors like low intelligence, motivation, or situational elements.

Question 4

Discuss the implications of testing infants. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such procedures?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the implications of testing infants. What...

Question 5

Given what you have learned about testing and its legal ramifications in regard to education, what steps would you take to ensure the best possible evaluation of a school-age member in your family, should they need to be evaluated for a learning disability? What particular test or tests would you want (or not want)to be administered to the child? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given what you have learned about testing...

Question 6

The Cattell standardization sample is primarily
A)developmentally delayed.
B)male.
C)ethnic minorities.
D)lower and middle income.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Cattell standardization sample is primarily
A)developmentally delayed.
B)male.
C)ethnic...

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries?
A)Socioemotional skills
B)Cognitive abilities
C)Oral language
D)Achievement

Accepted Answer

The Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries include Cognitive Abilities, Oral Language, and Achievement, but not Socioemotional Skills.

Question 8

Multiple standardization procedures on the TTCT over time have shown that in the general population, IQ has ________, while creativity has ________.
A)stayed the same; increased
B)decreased; increased
C)stayed the same; decreased
D)increased; decreased

Accepted Answer

The answer of Multiple standardization procedures on the TTCT over...

Question 9

Compare the Binet and Wechsler scales to their alternatives. Why are these two tests still the most trusted? What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing an alternative scale?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare the Binet and Wechsler scales to...

Question 10

Describe the possible circumstances in which a person might differ in intelligence and achievement. What might be indicated by discrepancies in scores on intelligence and achievement tests? 
 ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the possible circumstances in which a...

Question 11

How long does it take to administer the Memory for Designs (MFD)test?
A)10 minutes
B)30 minutes or less
C)3 hours
D)Several hours over the course of multiple testing intervals

Accepted Answer

The answer of How long does it take to administer...

Question 12

Identify and discuss three visiographic tests, their psychometric properties, and their uses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and discuss three visiographic tests, their...

Question 13

The Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries
A)are administered at separate time periods.
B)are independent but coordinated.
C)only measure general intellectual ability.
D)consist of seven subscales.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries
A)are administered at...

Question 14

When compared to the general population, the Bayley III standardization sample is
A)lower in achievement.
B)higher in achievement.
C)lower in ability.
D)higher in ability.

Accepted Answer

The Bayley III standardization sample is designed to be representative of the general population in terms of demographics, but it may not perfectly match the general population in terms of ability, often being slightly lower in ability due to the inclusion of children with developmental delays or disabilities.

Question 15

The Wide Range Achievement Test-3 has been criticized because
A)it  measures intelligence rather than achievement.
B)it is difficult to administer.
C)sample sizes in validity studies are too small.
D)it is not applicable to children younger than 10 years of age.

Accepted Answer

The Wide Range Achievement Test-3 has faced criticism due to the small sample sizes used in its validity studies, which can raise concerns about the generalizability and reliability of the test results.

Question 16

The McCarthy Scales
A)can compete with the Wechsler Scale.
B)are no longer sold.
C)lack recent norms.
D)were last revised in 2013.

Accepted Answer

The McCarthy Scales lack recent norms, which means they have not been updated with new standardization samples to reflect current populations.

Quiz 11: Testing in Education: Tests of Ability in Education and Special Education

Which scale was found to be useful in making an early diagnosis of language disorder?

Memory-for-Designs (MFD) is intended to assess

According to the concept of psychological deficit,

Discuss the implications of testing infants. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such procedures?

The Cattell standardization sample is primarily

Which of the following is NOT one of the Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries?

Multiple standardization procedures on the TTCT over time have shown that in the general population, IQ has , while creativity has .

Compare the Binet and Wechsler scales to their alternatives. Why are these two tests still the most trusted? What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing an alternative scale?

Describe the possible circumstances in which a person might differ in intelligence and achievement. What might be indicated by discrepancies in scores on intelligence and achievement tests?

How long does it take to administer the Memory for Designs (MFD) test?

Identify and discuss three visiographic tests, their psychometric properties, and their uses.

The Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries

When compared to the general population, the Bayley III standardization sample is

The Wide Range Achievement Test-3 has been criticized because

The McCarthy Scales

Quiz 11: Testing in Education: Tests of Ability in Education and Special Education

Which scale was found to be useful in making an early diagnosis of language disorder?

Memory-for-Designs (MFD) is intended to assess

According to the concept of psychological deficit,

Discuss the implications of testing infants. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such procedures?

The Cattell standardization sample is primarily

Which of the following is NOT one of the Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries?

Multiple standardization procedures on the TTCT over time have shown that in the general population, IQ has ________, while creativity has ________.

Compare the Binet and Wechsler scales to their alternatives. Why are these two tests still the most trusted? What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing an alternative scale?

Describe the possible circumstances in which a person might differ in intelligence and achievement. What might be indicated by discrepancies in scores on intelligence and achievement tests? ​

How long does it take to administer the Memory for Designs (MFD) test?

Identify and discuss three visiographic tests, their psychometric properties, and their uses.

The Woodcock-Johnson IV test batteries

When compared to the general population, the Bayley III standardization sample is

The Wide Range Achievement Test-3 has been criticized because

The McCarthy Scales

Multiple standardization procedures on the TTCT over time have shown that in the general population, IQ has , while creativity has .

Describe the possible circumstances in which a person might differ in intelligence and achievement. What might be indicated by discrepancies in scores on intelligence and achievement tests?