PSYC 2410 Study Guide - Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Brain Damage, Dyslexia

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2410
• Professor: Elena Choleris

Document Summary

Brain damage vs. functional causes, very hard to tell (no one test tells us where the brain damage is located) Single test was to limited (brain damage causes multiple effects) Neurological vs. normal patients (not good at distinguishing neurological vs. psychiatric patients) Current practice, probe function then narrow in on what exactly is going. Wechsler adult intelligence scale: wais, knowing iq can help interpret other results, latest version has 4 scores [verbal comprehension index, working memory index, perceptual reasoning index and processing speed index] wrong with that function. Full scale iq is addition of all, general activity index=vci+pri. Differs in 3 ways: measures spotlight by modern theories, requires more skill and knowledge of psychologists, interpretations does not rest entirely on whether the patient did well or not. Token test: quick screening for language deficits if haven"t done. Wais, 2 shapes, 2 sizes, 4 colours, simple rules harder rules. See how well participant follows verbal and written instructions.