Wk7DQ2: Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
Question Description
Q1: Go online and conduct a search for a free assessment test such as the ACE Study, Strong, the Beck Depression Inventory, or something similar. Take the test and evaluate the assessments in which you have participated. What are some insights you gained by using various instruments and strategies throughout this class? How might you apply this knowledge in the future when using assessments in counseling clients?
Q2: Simon, a 16-year-old male, has always performed adequately in school. This semester his math scores dropped from Bs to Fs, but his other grades have remained Bs. IQ testing with the WAIS-IV revealed that he has an average overall IQ without any major deficiencies. Do these normal findings provide useful diagnostic information? How so? What might be happening with Simon?
Q3: Assessment plays a significant role in the educational setting. Educators may want to assess what students have learned in class, or they may want to find out the extent to which students are able to learn more advance material. A variety of testing instruments are used in all levels of education.
Write a 750-1,000-word paper about the significance of intelligence testing. Include the following in your paper:
- An explanation of the significance of intelligence tests
- Attributes of intelligence tests to include normative culture, language, and so forth
- An example of when it would be appropriate to administer an intelligence test and why
- A minimum of three scholarly resources
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.