PSYC 406 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4.2: Psychological Testing, Observational Error, Multiple Choice
23 Nov 2016
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General individual ability tests for handicapped and special populations. Purports to evaluate ability in normal and variously handicapped children from 3 through 12 years of age. When used for individuals with special needs, the test often provides a more suitable measure of intelligence than do the more established scales. Requires neither a verbal response nor fine motor skills indicate which drawing does not belong in a group of three to five drawings, multiple choice. Testi(cid:374)g (cid:271)egi(cid:374)s at a s(cid:272)ale appropriate for the (cid:272)hild"s age. The standardisation sample is impressive but somewhat outdated. The scale is highly vulnerable to random error chance has a large factor, mcqs. When used with individuals for whom the major scales would be appropriate, the. Columbia scale might best be seen as a screening device. Even for special populations, the columbia scale might be best used in conjunction with whatever wechsler subtests can be given. Age range is larger - 2 90 years.
