The development of groups in the late 1800s emerged from the fledgling disciplines of psychology, sociology, and philosophy as a result of the need for
a. interdependence among the human race.
b. social reform and education.
c. a leader among those trying to solve problems.
d. an expert in the field of human communication.
Q. 2What is the role of the mediator in child custody cases?
a) To act objectively, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively with both parties.
b) Provide forensic evaluations to recommend custodial rights.
c) Make recommendations to the judge about custodial rights of the child.
d) Advocate for the preferences of the child.
e) All of the above.
Q. 3Which of the following accurately describes the assessments conducted by forensic mental health counselors?
a) Psychological testing to assess competency to stand trial or capacity to make decisions.
b) Collateral evaluations to inform child custody cases.
c) Psychological evaluations to predict rehabilitation potential.
d) a) and b) only.
e) All of the above.
Q. 4Which is an example of a modification involving adaptive devices and supports?
a. Providing a calculator to a student taking a test
b. The teacher working through math problems with the student
c. Using positive reinforcements when the student gives a correct answer
d. The use of a student without a disability working through problems with the student being assessed
Q. 5Which of the following abilities are assessed by the most common tests of cognitive and intellectual abilities?
a) Short term memory, fluid reasoning, and visual processing
b) Auditory processing and decision and reaction speed
c) Planning, problem solving, and organizational abilities
d) Reading, writing, and arithmetic
Q. 6A student whose primary language is English was found to have an above average full scale IQ and a reading comprehension score that was 80 should be evaluated further for:
a) Other reading and language abilities
b) A learning disability in reading
c) Intra-personal cognitive strengths and weaknesses
d) All of the above