PSY372H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: American Educational Research Association, Standard Deviation, Robert Sternberg
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Case study: vera, 14 year old caucasian female, suffered a tbi at the age of 4. Referred by her school counsellor for a neuropsychological evaluation to obtain specific info regarding intellectual abilities, the possibility of adhd, any form of learning disability, or residual cognitive deficits due to a. Info from the evaluation would be compared to prior assessments to determine appropriate placement in her academic setting. Vera stated that memory difficulties are the problems which cause her the most difficulty. She indicated that she does will in her classes, but that they are too easy for her. Also stated that she would like to be with the other kids, as she doesn"t want to be labeled different. Behavioural observations from the interview with vera gave the impression of a typical teenager didn"t exhibit any behavioural abnormalities or unusual physical mannerisms. Iq and composite scores meaning verbal, comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working.
