Wechsler Test Cognitive Assessment in Special Populations 3

Question 1

Which Wechsler version is specifically designed for the youngest special-population assessments (ages 2:6–7:7)?

Accepted Answer

WPPSI-IV

Answer

WAIS-IV

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WISC-V

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WMS-IV

Question 2

An examinee with ADHD shows scattered subtest scores. The clinician should:

Accepted Answer

Examine index and subtest patterns for attention-related weaknesses

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Interpret only the Full Scale IQ

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Repeat the test immediately

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Assume the FSIQ is invalid by default

Question 3

For a gifted child, a possible measurement concern on standard subtests is:

Accepted Answer

Ceiling effects limiting how high ability can be measured

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Floor effects

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Excessive motor demand

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Language barriers

Question 4

When assessing a child on the autism spectrum, rapport and clear structure matter because:

Accepted Answer

Social/communication differences can affect engagement and performance

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They guarantee a higher IQ

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Norms are different

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Timing is irrelevant

Question 5

A traumatic brain injury patient is best served by pairing the WAIS-IV with:

Accepted Answer

Memory and executive function tests like the WMS-IV

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No additional measures

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A vocabulary list only

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A reading screener alone

Question 6

Which factor most threatens validity when testing a fatigued or medicated examinee?

Accepted Answer

State variables reducing performance below true ability

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Improved attention

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Higher motivation

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Better processing speed

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Norm inflation

Question 7

Cross-battery assessment in special populations is used to:

Accepted Answer

Integrate subtests from multiple tests to cover specific cognitive abilities

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Replace all Wechsler norms

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Avoid documentation

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Eliminate the need for interpretation