When Gathering Information Using Assessments, Counselors: ​

question 21

Multiple Choice

When gathering information using assessments, counselors: ​

• A)only use standardized tests.
• B)administer tests in groups rather than on an individual basis. ​
• C)gather samples of behavior and infer meanings from those behaviors.
• D)only use instruments published in the Mental Measurements Yearbooks.

Identify and describe various causes of intellectual disability.

Distinguish between different levels of intellectual disability and their characteristics.

Recognize the socio-economic factors contributing to intellectual disability.

Understand the impact of environmental factors and prenatal care on intellectual development.

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