Conduct an achievement test instead of an intelligence test

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Will is a 10-year-old student coming in to see his counselor for testing. Will has been having difficulties in school and his parents are not sure why. Along with his trouble in school, Will is socially awkward and does not have many friends. Many times, he struggles with understanding things and is unable to articulate his thoughts back to those he is talking with. Will's parents are hoping that his counselor can work with him and help identify why he has been having difficulties in school as well as at home.

1. What are some intelligence tests the counselor can use to help identify Will's cognitive ability?

2. If Will's counselor chooses to conduct an achievement test instead of an intelligence test, what might he or she be looking for?

3. Why would Will's counselor want to conduct an objective personality assessment versus a projective personality test?

4. If the counselor wanted to use informal assessment instruments to assess Will, what do you feel would be the best instrument to use? Why?

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