Psy 550 Final Exam (Questions And Answers) - Shnu

This study source was downloaded by 100000867488176 from CourseHero.com on 08-10-2023 14:34:38 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/26359889/PSY-550-Final-Examdocx/ PSY 550 Final ExamShort AnswersThe 20 questions below are worth 4 points each. 1. A school psychologist strongly believes a particular child is in need of special services. What is thepsychologist trying to control for if he or she uses the most recently normed test available? The school psychologist is trying to control for validity error by selecting the most recently normedtest available.2. What are two benefits of the WASI?Two benefits of the WASI are that it provides evidence for psychometric soundness and the lengthof the assessment is short.3. Identify three improvements of the WAIS-IV over the WAIS-III.Three improvements of the WAIS-IV over the WAIS-III are the decreased emphasis on motordemands, the additional teaching items which ensure task understanding, and the reducedadministration time.4. Provide one advantage and one disadvantage of group-administered intelligence tests.One advantage of group-administered intelligence tests is that group tests can be done in largenumbers, while one disadvantage is that examiners have less time to establish a rapport, obtaincooperation and maintain interest.5. Give three examples of extra-test behavior on an ability test.Three examples of extra-test behavior on an ability test are: distracted behavior, compulsivebehavior