Large Discrepancies Between Verbal and Performance Scales (Verbal Lower Than

question 12

Multiple Choice

Large discrepancies between verbal and performance scales (verbal lower than performance) on a Wechsler IQ test suggests

• A) a specific learning problem.
• B) that the child is mentally retarded.
• C) the child has low overall mental functioning.
• D) an error in computation.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Processes

The mental actions or operations involved in learning, understanding, decision-making, and problem-solving, including perception, memory, and reasoning.

Superego

A component of the mind in psychoanalytic theory that reflects moral standards learned from parents and society.

Freudian Slips

Unintentional errors in speech or action believed to reveal subconscious thoughts or desires, named after Sigmund Freud.

Repressed Material

In psychoanalytic theory, repressed material refers to memories, thoughts, or impulses that are unconsciously blocked due to being considered threatening or unacceptable by the individual.