DSSSB - 28 August 2019 (Shift-1)
Applied Psychology
Easy
Which of the following tools is commonly used to test a person's intellectual function?
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Explanation
- The Wechsler scale is a gold-standard instrument specifically designed to measure intelligence and cognitive ability.
- It yields a Full-Scale IQ score, which is a common measure of a person's overall intellectual functioning.
- The test has several versions tailored to different age groups: the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI).
- It assesses various cognitive areas, including verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed, providing a comprehensive profile of cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: The Rorschach test is a projective personality test where a person's interpretations of inkblots are analyzed to identify thought patterns and emotional functioning. It does not measure intelligence.
- Option B: The Child Behavioural Checklist (CBCL) is a rating scale, typically filled out by parents or teachers, to assess a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems in children, not their intellectual capacity.
- Option D: The CAGE scale is a brief screening questionnaire used to detect problematic drinking or alcoholism. It has no role in assessing cognitive or intellectual function.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Psychometric Assessment for Intellectual Function as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Nurses must understand the purpose of different psychometric tools to interpret patient reports correctly and make appropriate referrals. Using the right tool is fundamental for accurate diagnosis and effective care planning.
- An accurate intellectual assessment is crucial for diagnosing conditions like intellectual disability or specific learning disorders, and for planning educational and vocational programs.
- Patient Safety: Misinterpreting a patient's behavior as defiance or non-compliance when it stems from a cognitive deficit can lead to poor health outcomes. Proper assessment helps tailor communication and education to the patient's level of understanding.
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the key phrase in the question: 'test a person's intellectual function'. This is the central concept.
- Next, analyze the options provided. Think about the primary purpose of each tool listed.
- Recall or deduce that 'intellectual function' is synonymous with 'intelligence' or 'IQ'.
- Evaluate each option against this key concept. The Rorschach test is for personality. The Child Behavioural Checklist is for behavior. The CAGE scale is for alcoholism.
- Eliminate the options that do not directly measure intelligence.
- The Wechsler scale is specifically known as an IQ test. Therefore, it is the correct answer that directly matches the question's requirement.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Psychometric Assessment for Intellectual Function
- Stem keywords: tools, test, intellectual function
- Lead-in keywords: Which
- Negative lead-in flag: false
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 11529-11531
E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) pp. 273-275, 260-262
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