Which of the following situations exemplifies a proper mode of administration or use of an intelligence test?

A) Individual administration of the WISC-IV to a graduate school applicant.
B) Individualized administration of the WAIS-IV to an adult college applicant.
C) Group administration of the WAIS-IV to graduate school applicants.
D) Group administration of the Sequin Form Board to test for mental retardation.

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Caitlin Mercer · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Individualized administration of the WAIS-IV to an adult college applicant is the most appropriate mode of administration for an intelligence test. This ensures that the test-taker is assessed in a quiet environment without any distractions, and the examiner is able to give undivided attention to the test-taker. Group administration (as in option C) may introduce variability in the testing conditions and can affect the test-taker's performance. Option D is not appropriate because the Sequin Form Board is not an intelligence test, but rather a test for motor skills and coordination. Option A may be appropriate but is not the best choice because it is not clear whether a graduate school applicant necessarily requires an intelligence test specifically targeted at children (WISC-IV).

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