The information subtest of the WAIS-IV measures
a. concentration.
b. anxiety.
c. range of knowledge.
d. abstract thinking.
The kappa statistic is used to
a. assess the level of agreement among several observers.
b. estimate the correlation between a continuous variable and an artificially dichotomous variable.
c. estimate the percentage of disagreement between observers.
d. estimate the validity of behavioral observation.
Which of the following is true of the Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale?
a. It is appropriate for children but not adults.
b. Its normative sample was non-representative.
c. It has a verbal scale, but, unlike the other Wechsler scales, not a performance scale.
d. It is unfair to older adults.
Which of the following is a problem in evaluating the agreement between observers in behavioral studies?
a. The observers are usually not trained.
b. The behaviors being studied are usually not directly observable.
c. There will always be some agreement by chance.
d. There is no method for evaluating the agreement between observers.
Which of the following is a component of Wechsler's definition of intelligence?
a. self-esteem
b. emotional intelligence
c. artistic talent
d. capacity to act purposefully
Jennifer read a report in which the agreement between raters of children's aggressive behavior was .50, indicating
a. the raters agreed at chance levels.
b. agreement was poor.
c. agreement was excellent.
d. agreement was moderate.
The main reason for including a performance scale in a measure of intelligence is to
a. facilitate scoring.
b. increase ease of administration.
c. improve examiner-examinee rapport.
d. overcome language, cultural, and educational factors.
Which of the following is true of the parallel forms method?
a. It is the most often used method for estimating reliability.
b. It provides one of the most rigorous methods for estimating reliability.
c. It is largely ineffective with psychological tests.
d. Sophisticated computer programs have made it unnecessary.
Which of the following is true of the Wechsler Scales?
a. Items have content validity for adults.
b. They are most useful with adults.
c. They are administered in groups.
d. They have limited reliability in clinical settings.
What is the impact of carryover effects on test-retest reliability?
a. Test-retest reliability is not influenced by carryover effects.
b. Carryover effects result in an overestimation of reliability.
c. Carryover effects result in an underestimation of reliability.
d. Test-retest reliability increases carryover effects.
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