Teresa, a fifteen-year-old, has problems with adjustment. She is distracted and restless in class and very resistant to authorit
y. A consultant psychologist administers an intelligence test to Teresa and discovers that Teresa's adjustment problems are because she has an extremely high IQ. In this scenario, Teresa has been most likely tested by a(n) ________ psychologist. Group of answer choices evolutionary environmental school educational
The correct answer is <u>a(n) school psychologist.</u>
Explanation:
The school psychologist is the professional of psychology whose objective is the scientific study of the behavior of the students in order to contribute to the fulfillment of the educational objectives and to the development and physical and mental well-being of those. He analyzes the behavioral problems and learning difficulties that arise, to organize and carry out the appropriate psycho-pedagogical care for each case, for each situation.The school psychologist performs diagnostic activities and psychological evaluation with the student to assess psychological and academic development. The objectives of this evaluative function are: the prevention and detection of mental health problems, their treatment or the referral of cases (depending on the nature and severity of the diagnosis); 2) early detection and diagnosis of developmental disorders; 3) the diagnosis of intellectual disabilities (mental deficiency…), intellectual giftedness and high capacities; 4) the diagnosis of personality disorders, behavior, emotions ...; and 5) the detection of special educational needs and specific learning disorders.
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