Intellectual Disabilities Quiz

What is the primary purpose of intelligence testing for individuals with suspected intellectual disabilities?

• To label individuals in educational settings

• To identify strengths and weaknesses to tailor educational and intervention programs

• To exclude individuals from certain job opportunities

• To determine eligibility for participation in sports

Which intelligence test is commonly used for children to assess intellectual disabilities?

• Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

• Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)

• Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

What is the IQ threshold below which an individual might be diagnosed with an intellectual disability?

• Below 85

• Below 100

• Below 70

• Below 50

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to diagnose intellectual disabilities along with low IQ?

• Adaptive behaviors

• Physical abilities

• Social responsibilities

• Practical skills

How does the Flynn effect relate to intelligence testing over time?

• It suggests that IQ scores have been decreasing over time.

• It indicates that IQ tests have become easier over the years.

• It shows that IQ scores have been increasing over generations.

• It proves that intelligence testing is biased towards certain populations.

What role does cultural bias play in intelligence testing?

• It ensures that tests are equally challenging for individuals from all backgrounds.

• It may lead to underestimating the intelligence of individuals from non-dominant cultures.

• It has no significant impact on the outcomes of intelligence tests.

• It makes intelligence tests more accurate and reliable.

Which of the following is a challenge in using IQ tests to diagnose intellectual disabilities?

• High costs of administering the tests

• Tests can be easily manipulated to give false results

• Difficulty in distinguishing between intellectual disabilities and learning disabilities

• All IQ tests are written and cannot be used with non-verbal individuals

What is the significance of adaptive behavior assessment in diagnosing intellectual disabilities?

• It is used to measure physical skills such as strength and agility.

• It assesses only the academic skills of an individual.

• It evaluates practical, social, and conceptual skills to determine how well an individual copes with everyday tasks.

• It is not considered important in the diagnosis process.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the assessment of intellectual disabilities?

• A single IQ test score is sufficient for diagnosis.

• Assessment should include both intelligence testing and evaluation of adaptive behaviors.

• Intelligence tests are designed to assess personality traits.

• Adaptive behavior scales are irrelevant if the IQ score is below 70.

Dynamic assessment in the context of intellectual disabilities is best described as:

• A static measure of intelligence at a single point in time.

• A process that evaluates how an individual learns new information during the testing process.

• A method that only assesses past academic achievements.

• An approach that focuses solely on the physical aspects of intellectual functioning.