In 1958,David Wechsler Endorsed the Use of Short Forms for Screening

question 86

Multiple Choice

In 1958,David Wechsler endorsed the use of short forms for screening purposes only.However,10 years later,Wechsler would advise test users who claimed not to have the time to administer the full form of the test,

• A) "find the time."
• B) "do the math."
• C) "Use a short form only with testtakers with a well-documented decreased attention span."
• D) "Use a short form in any situation where the benefits of use outweigh the risks."

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Definitions:

Ganglia

Clusters of neuron cell bodies located outside the central nervous system, which act as relay points and intermediaries in transmitting neural signals.

Cnidarian Nerve Net

A simplistic and diffuse network of nerve cells that provides sensory and motor functions in cnidarians, such as jellyfish.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory involving conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory responsible for knowing how to perform different actions and skills, essentially memory of motor skills.