Why Is It of Concern That There Is Not a Standardized

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why is it of concern that there is not a standardized protocol for training on how to administer the WAIS-R?

• A)Individuals with only undergraduate degrees are permitted to administer it, making training especially important.
• B)The courts have repeatedly ordered the development of standardized training for the WAIS-R, but it has not been done.
• C)There is no evidence that training will improve the ability of examiners to administer and score the WAIS-R.
• D)Research indicates that errors are common until examiners have administered 10 practice tests and declines thereafter.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Stage

A phase of prenatal development that occurs from the second to the eighth week after fertilization, during which major body structures and organs begin to form.

Uterine Wall

The muscular and membranous layer surrounding the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy to support fetal development.

Germinal Stage

The first phase of prenatal development, encompassing the first two weeks after conception, during which the zygote begins to divide and grow.

Prenatal Development

The progression of maturation and evolution inside the uterus from the moment of conception until delivery.