Deviations from Standardized Testing Procedures

question 42

Multiple Choice

Deviations from standardized testing procedures

• A)do not affect scores unless the deviations are severe.
• B)should be avoided by an examiner regardless of the population in question.
• C)may be necessary for particular populations like the blind.
• D)can be avoided by never using tape recorded instructions.

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Definitions:

Transcranial Magnetic

Referring to a non-invasive method that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of various neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Mimicking a Stroke

The act of a medical condition or another cause imitating the symptoms of a stroke, which is a serious condition caused by the interruption of blood supply to the brain.

States of Consciousness

Different levels of awareness of one's environment and internal states, ranging from full alertness to deep sleep.

EEG

an abbreviation for electroencephalogram, a test that measures and records the electrical activity of the brain using small, flat metal discs attached to the scalp.