Author Question: Care should be taken when choosing an adaptive behavior scale, as some scales may have norms that ... (Read 66 times)

sarasara · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Care should be taken when choosing an adaptive behavior scale, as some scales may have norms that better represent the demographics of the student currently being assessed.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

IQ scores are measurements of innate potential in a person.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

karlss · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

True
Explanation: Examiners should be cautious in selecting the scale appropriate for the student's needs, as some scales have been normed using very specific populations.

Answer to Question 2

False
Explanation: IQ scores are measures of behaviors an individual has already learned. These scores are then used in an attempt to predict future learning. IQ scores being innate is a long-standing myth.