Using the WJ III COG and the WJ III ACH

question 17

Multiple Choice

Using the WJ III COG and the WJ III ACH together would allow a professional to

• A)make accurate comparisons among an individual's cognitive abilities,oral language ability,and achievement scores.
• B)screen for potential behaviors that may impede learning.
• C)apply both Luria's theory and the CHC perspective.
• D)consider the impact of processing speed on performance.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A key structure in the brain involved in processing emotions, including fear and pleasure.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures located deep within the cerebral hemispheres of the brain involved in controlling movement, emotional responses, and decision making.

Cognitive Distortion

Faulty or biased ways of thinking that are believed to contribute to emotional distress and mental health disorders.

Verbal Abuses

The use of words to cause harm to the person being spoken to; it involves harmful, derogatory, or demeaning language.