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WISC-IV
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consists of verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory and processing speed.
test-retest is excellent and increases with age. |
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Stanford Binet- 5
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measures cognitive abilities; analysis of cognitive patterns
always includes a general assessment of intelligence "g" can be used on ages 2 to 90 fluid reasoning, knowledge, quantitative reasoning, visual spatial processing, working memory good concurrent validity |
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Denver II
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Birth to 6 years
screening device used by pediatricians and preschools to assess developmental delays and kindergarten readiness. personal-social, fine motor, language, gross motor represents the US well except for race and maternal education is good for identifying serious developmental delays |
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WAIS III
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14 subtests
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Detroit Test of Learning APtitude-4
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ages 6-17
general intelligence, optimal level concern: more composite scores than subtests |
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Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test (KAIT)
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ages 11-85
fluid scale and crystallized scale good psychometrics |
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Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test (KBIT)
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screening test
ages: 4-90 verbal, nonverbal, composite score good screen, good psychometrics |
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Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children -II
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ages: 3-18
goal of reducing influence of culture on scores based on 2 models, LURIA & CHC |
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When was the first Wechsler scale made?
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1939
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On the wechsler scale, for each subtest a ___ is established
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baseline
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What is a baseline on the wechsler scale?
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a certain number of questions in a row that are answered correctly
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On the wechsler, testing continues until ___ is reached
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ceiling
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What is the ceiling in a wechsler test?
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a number of questions in a row are answered incorrectly
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For the Wechsler (composite and full scale IQ) what is the mean and sd?
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mean = 100, sd =10
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How many subtests on wechsler?
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15
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How many core subtests?
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10
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How many supplemental subtests?
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5
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What are the 10 core subtests on the Wechsler?
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1. Block Design
2. Similarities 3. Digit Span 4. Picture Concepts 5. Coding 6. Vocabulary 7. Letter-Number Sequencing 8. Comprehension 9. Symbol Search 10. Matrix reasoning |
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What is the mean of the subtests on the wechsler?
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mean = 10, sd= 3
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What is the theory behind the Wechsler Intelligence Scales?
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Wechsler corrected for the verbal bias he thought existed in the Stanford Binet, provided nonverbal measures of intelligence, and made intelligence tests more applicable to adults. IQ = attained score/ mean score for a persons age
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KTEA ( Test of Achievement )
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ages: 4 1/2 to 25
takes 30-80 minutes 8 subtests 4 areas: Reading, Math, Written Language, Total Battery Composite Score |
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How do you diagnose learning disabilities?
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1. identify a significant difficulty in one or more areas alongside strengths in several areas
2. trace discrepancy to central nervous system dysfunction 3.evaluate relevance of psychosocial skills 4.rule out alternative explanations 5. determine children who pass steps 1-4 meet criteria for LD diagnosis. |
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What are the essential features of a learning disability?
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1. LD involves intra-individual discrepancy in cognitive functioning
2. exclusions are included in most definitions- not MR , emotional, cultural, etc 3. LD are heterogeneous - many different varieties 4. LD is a developmental phenomenon that usally occurs in childhood but may persist into adulthood 5. individuals with LD frequently experience social and emotional difficulties. |
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What is a problem with diagnosing learning disabilities?
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Different states use different criteria, different tests produce different scores.
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