An intellectual developmental disorder is a deficit in intellectual functioning and _____.
a. communication
b. adaptive behavior
c. social skills
d. crystallized intelligence
Question 2A psychologist says, The fixed alternatives for answers prevent test-takers from presenting a true picture of themselves. What kind of assessment tool is being criticized?
a. unstructured interviews c. naturalistic observation
b. projective personality tests d. personality inventories
Question 3Andrea is a 13-year-old who requires some supervision and assistance with bathing and dressing; however, she is learning to prepare her own snacks and fold her own laundry. It is most likely that Andrea's level of intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior is in the _________ level.
a. mild to moderate
b. severe
c. profound
d. baseline
Question 4In utilizing MMPI scores, trained and experienced clinicians usually focus on ____.
a. single-scale interpretations
b. the DSM diagnosis derived from the individual's responses
c. the validity scores
d. interpretation of response patterns
Question 5According to Siegler, poverty has a negative impact on intellectual development through all EXCEPT which of the following mechanisms?
a. inadequate diet
b. insufficient intellectual stimulation
c. parental preoccupation with other issues
d. exposure to ineffective adult role models
Question 6Which personality test includes ten clinical scales as well as several validity scales to check for faking, confusion, falsification, or other response patterns that may affect the outcome of the other scales?
a. Beck Depression Inventory c. MMPI-2
b. WAIS-IV d. TAT
Question 7Angela is particularly good at learning new mathematical concepts while her mother excels at applying organizational skills to her career as a CEO. Angela is demonstrating the concept of _______ intelligence while her mother is demonstrating the concept of _____.
a. practical; creative
b. creative; practical
c. fluid; crystallized
d. crystallized; fluid
Question 8Which of the following occurred in the development of the MMPI-2?
a. Validity and reliability scales were removed to prevent questions on the test from becoming too confusing.
b. Individuals diagnosed with specific mental illnesses were compared to individuals with no diagnosed mental illness.
c. What was previously an objective test became a projective test designed to determine subjective responses.
d. New scales were added to measure intelligence and creativity in addition to personality and psychopathology.
Question 9Which of the following statements best summarizes the Gottfredson's (1997) premise related to intelligence? Intelligence is primarily reflected in an individuals' ability to
a. reason, plan, solve problems, and learn from new experiences.
b. think creatively and productively when introduced to unique situations.
c. acquire academic skills.
d. communicate effectively with others.
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