NCED Cognitive Assessment & Intelligence Testing 1

Question 1

Which intelligence test provides composite scores for Verbal Comprehension, Visual Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory, and Processing Speed?

Accepted Answer

WISC-V

Answer

The WISC-V measures five primary index scores: Verbal Comprehension, Visual Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory, and Processing Speed.

Question 2

What does the Flynn Effect suggest about IQ scores over successive generations?

Accepted Answer

IQ scores have increased over successive generations

Answer

The Flynn Effect refers to the observed rise in IQ test scores over successive generations, which requires periodic renorming of intelligence tests to maintain accurate norms.

Question 3

According to Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory, which broad ability involves holding and actively manipulating information in immediate awareness?

Accepted Answer

Short-Term Memory (Gsm)

Answer

Short-Term Memory (Gsm), particularly the Working Memory narrow ability, involves actively holding and transforming information in immediate awareness.

Question 4

When a student's WISC-V Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) is 125 and Processing Speed Index (PSI) is 85, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Investigate whether the FSIQ is a valid unitary summary given the large discrepancy

Answer

When significant discrepancies exist between index scores, the FSIQ may not represent a unitary construct, and the diagnostician should evaluate alternative composite scores.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Base Rate analysis when interpreting WISC-V index scores?

Accepted Answer

To identify how commonly a given score pattern occurs in the normative sample

Answer

Base Rate analysis examines how frequently a particular pattern of scores occurs in the normative sample, helping determine whether score variability is clinically significant.

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NCED Cognitive Assessment & Intelligence Testing 1