Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 9 and 10 in the textbook, the required articles, and the required videos for this week. The WAIS-IV is a commonly used standardized intelligence test for adolescents and adults.
Assume you have been asked to evaluate an inpatient and have very limited time so that you can administer only 3 subtests from the WAIS-IV.
The referral question is to determine the likelihood that the subject will be able to return to work. In your discussion post, you must describe the subtests you selected and thoroughly explain the rationale for your choice.
In your rationale be sure to describe the properties and applications of the standardized intelligence test subtests selected as they apply to your assigned client. Identify at least one methodological consideration concerning the reliability and validity of administering the chosen subtests.
Explain what modifications you would make (if any) to your choice of subtests if you found out your client had less than a high school education or was not a native English speaker.
Give examples of arguments for and against the use of standardized tests to make predictions about future performance and apply these arguments to your specific assigned client. In addition to the required reading, research a minimum of one peer-reviewed article from the Ashford University Library to support your choice of subtests. Refer to the list below to determine your assigned client.
J through P: Your client's career: High school English teacher
TEDx Talks (2014, June 26). Do standardized tests matter? Nathan Kuncel TEDxUMN.
Nathan Kuncel discusses the importance of standardized test scores. The presentation includes a discussion of the relationship between scores and both academic and career achievement.
TEDx Talks (2012, December 3). None of the above - Why standardized testing fails: Bob Sternberg at TEDxOStateU.
Former American Psychological Association President, Bob Sternberg, discusses the faults in standardized testing and provides recommendations for assessment practices to meet contemporary societal needs.