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Which aspect of intelligence did Galton emphasize?

  • Emotional awareness
  • Sensory abilities (correct)
  • Blood glucose consumption
  • Brain size

    • Wechsler suggested that intellective factors are the only components of intelligence.

    False

    What is the 'g' factor in the context of intelligence?

    A general mental ability factor that underlies all intelligent behavior.

    According to Alfred Binet, intelligence includes the capacity to make adaptations for the purpose of attaining a __________.

    <p>desired end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the theorists with their definitions or concepts of intelligence:

    <p>Galton = Intelligence as sensory abilities Binet = Ability to adapt for desired ends Wechsler = Capacity to think rationally and act purposefully Spearman = General mental ability factor 'g'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cognitive factor does Binet's definition imply?

    <p>Flexibility to respond to feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    F. Scott Fitzgerald believed that the ability to hold opposing ideas is a hallmark of great intelligence.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Wechsler consider as non-intellective factors in intelligence?

    <p>Drive, persistence, and values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of validity was established by comparing the Stanford-Binet 5 with the Woodcock-Johnson tests?

    <p>Predictive validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Stanford-Binet 5 uses a format that is not structured by age levels.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mean IQ score for the Stanford-Binet 5?

    <p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The scoring manual for the Stanford-Binet 5 provides instructions for standardized ______, scoring, and interpretation.

    <p>administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the IQ score ranges with their corresponding categories:

    <p>145 - 160 = very gifted or highly advanced 90 - 109 = average 70 - 79 = borderline impaired or delayed 40 - 54 = moderately impaired or delayed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which point do you stop the administration of the Stanford-Binet test?

    <p>When a maximum number of failures occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Binet-Simon test?

    <p>To identify children needing remedial education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The standard deviation for the IQ score in the Stanford-Binet 5 is 15.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the levels of functional difficulty in the Stanford-Binet 5 based on?

    <p>Research showing their level of difficulty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of Age Differentiation states that younger children are more capable than older children.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 1908 revision of the Binet-Simon test introduce?

    <p>Age scales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The intelligence quotient (IQ) is calculated by dividing the Mental Age (MA) by the __________.

    <p>Chronological Age (CA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor has been suggested to explain the different GPA predictions based on GRE scores between younger and older students?

    <p>Non-intellective factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The GRE has shown consistent prediction of GPA for students of all ages.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals to their contributions:

    <p>Alfred Binet = Designed the Binet-Simon test Stern = Introduced the concept of IQ Terman = Revised the Binet-Simon test in 1916 Theodore Simon = Collaborated on the Binet-Simon test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one factor that may have contributed to the decline in verbal GRE scores over the years.

    <p>Increase in ESL students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the cognitive abilities focused on in the Binet-Simon test?

    <p>Attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Mental Age of a child refers to the age at which they passed most of the tests designed for that age group.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Preparation programs for the GRE are thought to be helpful for students lacking well-developed _____ skills.

    <p>test-taking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the cut-off scores determined by Binet and Simon?

    <p>They represent the capability levels of average or below-average intelligence children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the changes in GRE scores with their possible explanations:

    <p>Decline in verbal scores = Increase in ESL students Increase in quantitative scores = Changes in education policy Increase in analytic scores = Socio-cultural factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)?

    <p>To assess cognitive abilities in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Wechsler Pre-School and Primary Scale of Intelligence - IV (WPPSI-IV) is suitable for children aged two years, six months to 7 years, 7 months.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main sub-scale versions included in the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence II (WASI-II)?

    <p>Block design and vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children generates FSIQ, VCI, PRI, and _______.

    <p>WMI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Wechsler scales to their respective publication years:

    <p>WISC-V = 2014 WPPSI-IV = 2012 WASI-II = Not specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between aptitude and intelligence as described in the content?

    <p>Aptitude is more specific than intelligence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Wechsler scales have become markedly different from the Stanford Binet test over time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'predictive validity' refer to in the context of aptitude tests?

    <p>The ability of a test to accurately estimate one's capacity for learning specific tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the GRE?

    <p>Practical Skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SAT scores are only influenced by cognitive ability.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'false-negatives problem' refer to in the context of the GRE?

    <p>It refers to applicants who may be capable of succeeding but are not selected based on their GRE scores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The GRE has a mean score of _____ and a standard deviation of _____.

    <p>500, 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following GRE components with their main focus:

    <p>Verbal Reasoning = Understanding and analyzing written material Quantitative Reasoning = Mathematical problem solving Analytical Writing = Clear and coherent writing on a topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The predictive validity of the GRE is highest when combined with which other measure?

    <p>All GRE components plus undergraduate GPA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SAT scores correlate positively with college achievement.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason the SAT may raise questions about test bias?

    <p>It correlates with socio-economic status and urban location of schools, suggesting that scores may reflect factors unrelated to academic ability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cognitive Ability Assessment

    • Assessment in education contexts involves a continuum from achievement to ability, not distinct categories
    • Achievement Tests: measure learning in specific areas after instruction
    • Ability/Aptitude Tests: estimate capacity for specific learning types (e.g., mechanical, clerical) or general cognitive ability
    • Intelligence Tests: measure general learning capacity, problem-solving, and adapting to new situations reflecting goal-directed adaptive behavior.
    • Intelligence, ability, and aptitude are seen as different points on a continuum

    Defining Intelligence

    • Intelligence is a focus of study with a long history
    • Definitions vary: some view intelligence as sensory abilities (e.g., speed of processing, reaction time), others include brain size or blood glucose consumption
    • Alfred Binet defined intelligence as the tendency to maintain direction, adapt to achieve goals, and engage in self-criticism
    • Wechsler (1958) defined intelligence as the aggregate global capacity to act purposefully, think rationally, and effectively deal with the environment.
    • Non-intellective factors are important in defining intelligence (e.g., drive, persistence, values)

    Factor Analytic Theories of Intelligence

    • Factor analysis identifies correlations between different measures to identify underlying dimensions
    • Spearman's g factor: a general intelligence factor underlying all intelligent behavior
    • Other intelligence theorists (e.g., Thurstone, Cattell - Fluid/Crystallized intelligence, Horn- Cattell - Carroll) proposed multiple primary mental abilities
    • Cattell proposed two sub-components of g: Ge (crystallized intelligence - knowledge and skills), and Gf (fluid intelligence - active processing)

    The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales

    • Developed by Binet and Simon to identify children needing remedial education in the Paris school system
    • Based on the concept that older children have greater abilities than younger children
    • Early tests assessed general mental ability
    • Further revisions developed into current intelligence scales (e.g., the 1905 Binet-Simon, 1916 Stanford-Binet)
    • Defined an "IQ" as Mental Age divided by Chronological Age (MA/CA x 100).

    Intelligence Test Psychometric Properties

    • Standardization: tests standardized on large, representative samples (e.g., U.S., Canada) stratified by demographic aspects
    • Reliability: strong internal consistency, test-retest, and inter-rater reliability (e.g., above .9).
    • Validity: multiple types (e.g., content, criterion, construct). Evidence-based correlation and comparison to other tests or measures

    Wechsler Tests

    • Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS): measures intelligence in adults
    • Differentiated verbal and nonverbal measures
    • Non-verbal performance
    • Factor scores: verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed

    Wechsler Tests for Children

    • Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC): measures intelligence in children
    • More subtests and age ranges compared to Stanford-Binet.
    • The Full-Scale IQ scores (FSIQ) are interpreted according to percentile ranges.

    Other Aptitude and Ability tests

    • Tests at other ages (primary, secondary, college level) and specific areas (e.g., SAT) are used for different purposes
    • Aptitude tests estimate an individual's capacity for learning for specific tasks
    • Aptitude tests assess specific abilities vs. Intelligence testing which measure general abilities

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