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What does the digit span test primarily measure?
What does the digit span test primarily measure?
- Visual recognition and processing skills
- Spatial awareness and structure analysis
- Mathematical reasoning and logic
- Auditory recall and short-term memory (correct)
Which of the following subtests is used to evaluate visual alertness?
Which of the following subtests is used to evaluate visual alertness?
- Visual puzzle
- Picture completion (correct)
- Digit symbol
- Block design
What does positive eugenics advocate for?
What does positive eugenics advocate for?
- Limitations on genetic research and applications
- Equal reproductive rights for all individuals
- Encouraging reproduction among those with 'good genes' (correct)
- Sterilization of individuals with 'bad genes'
How do SAT scores correlate with IQ scores?
How do SAT scores correlate with IQ scores?
What is one strength of IQ scores noted in studies of adults?
What is one strength of IQ scores noted in studies of adults?
Which group is classified as gifted according to IQ scores?
Which group is classified as gifted according to IQ scores?
What do twin studies reveal about the heritability of IQ?
What do twin studies reveal about the heritability of IQ?
What is an example of a culturally fair IQ test?
What is an example of a culturally fair IQ test?
What is the primary reason self-reported intelligence is considered unreliable?
What is the primary reason self-reported intelligence is considered unreliable?
What does the Dunning-Kruger effect describe?
What does the Dunning-Kruger effect describe?
What age range is the IQ equation based on mental and chronological age valid for?
What age range is the IQ equation based on mental and chronological age valid for?
In the WAIS-IV, which subtest evaluates the ability to define increasingly difficult words?
In the WAIS-IV, which subtest evaluates the ability to define increasingly difficult words?
Which score is NOT provided by the WAIS-IV?
Which score is NOT provided by the WAIS-IV?
What percentage of people have an IQ score that falls between 85 and 115?
What percentage of people have an IQ score that falls between 85 and 115?
Which WAIS-IV subtest measures abstract thinking and concept formation?
Which WAIS-IV subtest measures abstract thinking and concept formation?
What does the 'Mental Age' in the IQ formula signify?
What does the 'Mental Age' in the IQ formula signify?
Study Notes
Measuring Intelligence
- Self-reported intelligence is unreliable
- Dunning-Kruger effect: People with lower cognitive ability tend to overestimate their intelligence
- Stanford-Binet test compares intelligence to population norms
- IQ (Intelligence Quotient) = Mental Age / Chronological Age x 100
- IQ score is mostly accurate for children up to 16 years old, adults use Deviation IQ
- Average IQ = 100
- 68% of people fall between 85 - 115
- 95% fall between 70 - 130
WAIS-IV
- Most common IQ test for adults
- Gives five scores:
- Overall IQ
- Verbal Comprehension
- Perceptual Reasoning
- Working Memory
- Processing Speed
WAIS-IV Subtests:
- Vocabulary: Measures language development and use
- Similarities: Measures abstract thinking and reasoning
- Information: Tests general knowledge, education, and memory
- Comprehension: Measures understanding of social conventions and ability to evaluate past experiences
- Arithmetic: Tests arithmetic reasoning and problem-solving
- Digit Span: Measures auditory recall and short-term memory
- Picture Completion: Tests visual alertness and memory
- Block Design: Measures ability to perceive and analyze patterns
- Figure Weights: Tests logical reasoning and quantitative reasoning
- Visual Puzzles: Tests spatial reasoning
- Digit Symbol: Measures speed and coding abilities
Culturally-Fair IQ Tests?
- Some IQ tests attempt to avoid bias
- Raven's Progressive Matrices is an example of a culturally fair test
Eugenics Movement
- Belief that people with "good genes" should reproduce and those with "bad genes" should not
- Positive eugenics: promote reproduction among those with "good genes"
- Negative eugenics: discourage reproduction among those with "bad genes"
University and Post-Secondary Admissions Tests
- Standardized tests (like SAT, LSAT, GRE) are common for university admissions
- SAT scores correlate with IQ (r = 0.7 - 0.8)
- SAT may not be a fair predictor of success for all groups
Reliability and Validity of IQ Scores
- Good reliability: Scores are consistent over time
- Validity: IQ tests measure intelligence, even if not entirely accurately
Giftedness
- Refers to the top 2% of IQ scores
- Terman's study of gifted children ("Termites"): Long-term success does not always follow high IQ
- Genius is influenced by both genetics and dedication
Genes & Intelligence
- Family studies confirm that IQ runs in families
- Twin studies show higher correlation in identical twins (0.7-0.8) than fraternal twins (0.3-0.4)
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Dive into the fascinating world of measuring intelligence, focusing on the Dunning-Kruger effect and the Stanford-Binet test. Learn about the WAIS-IV, its five scores, and various subtests that assess different aspects of cognitive ability and verbal comprehension. This quiz will enhance your understanding of IQ and its implications.
