At School, Minnie Took the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

question 171

Multiple Choice

At school, Minnie took the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) . When Minnie got home, she told her mom about all the different kinds of puzzles that she had to solve on the test and how fun she thought it was. These types of questions were designed to assess Minnie's:

• A) verbal comprehension.
• B) working memory.
• C) processing speed.
• D) perceptual reasoning.

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Definitions:

Acculturation

The process of cultural change and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups of differing cultural backgrounds are absorbed and integrated into the dominant culture.

Ethnography

A qualitative research method focused on studying cultures and communities through direct observation, participation, and other immersive techniques.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand, appreciate, and interact effectively with people from cultures or belief systems different from one's own.