Intelligence testing and cut-off scores

Post by Day 4 an argument for or against the use of cut-off scores in diagnoses that might affect court decisions. Use the current literature to support your response. Then, justify an alternative solution to this issue using the Learning Resources and current literature to support your response. Finally, explain one way cut-off scores might be applied in clinical practice.

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Reference:

Gregory, R. (2013). Psychological testing: History, principles, and applications (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.: Psychological Testing: History, Principles, and Applications

- Chapter 5, “Theories and Individual Tests of Intelligence and Achievement”
  - Topic 5B: “Individual Tests of Intelligence and Achievement” (pp. 159–181)
- Chapter 6, “Groups Tests and Controversies in Ability Testing”
  - Topic 6A: “Group Tests of Ability and Related Concepts”
Book Excerpt: Gottfredson, L. S. (2009). Logical fallacies used to dismiss the evidence on intelligence testing. In R. P. Phelps (Ed.), Correcting fallacies about educational and psychological testing (pp. 11–65). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Logical fallacies used to dismiss the evidence on intelligence testing. In R. P. Phelps, R. P. Phelps (Eds.), Correcting fallacies about educational and psychological testing by R. P. Phelps. Copyright 2009 by AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (BOOKS). Reprinted by permission of AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (BOOKS) via the Copyright Clearance Center
Article: Benson, N., Hulac, D., & Kranzler, J. H. (2010). Independent examination of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale—Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV): What does the WAIS-IV measure? Psychological Assessment, 22(1), 121–130.
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Article: Gresham, F. M. (2009). Interpretation of intelligence test scores in Atkins cases: Conceptual and psychometric issues. Applied Neuropsychology, 16(2), 91–97.
Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.
Article: Macvaugh III, G. S., & Cummingham, M. D. (2009). Atkins v. Virginia: Implications and recommendations for forensic practice. Journal of Psychiatry & Law, 37(2/3), 131–187.
Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database.