Psychological Assessment 2: Early Beginnings
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In 1911, the ______ Scale was developed.

Binet

In 1912, ______ suggested using an intelligence quotient (IQ) to measure relative functioning.

William Stern

Stanford professor ______ popularized IQ testing with his revision of the Binet scales.

Lewis M. Terman

Data gathered by early psychological tests indicated the existence of relatively independent ______ or traits.

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The discovery of multiple independent factors led to the development of ______ batteries, designed to measure individual standing in various traits.

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Thorndike spearheaded the use of ______ tests to measure the outcomes of school instruction.

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Terman developed the more extensive and psychometrically refined ______ test.

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L.M Termam suggested that IQ be multiplied by 100 to remove the ______.

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Binet tests require ______ responses or manipulation of materials.

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Written examinations replaced ______ interrogation among Boston public schools.

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Written examinations put all students in a ______ situation.

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Written examinations replaced essay questions with ______ multiple-choice items.

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The first edition of the ______ Achievement Test was published in 1923.

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______ was picked up dramatically during World War I.

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Robert ______ was a psychology professor at Harvard appointed to assess army recruits.

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Army recruits were assessed to provide information that could assist in ______ functions.

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Arthur S. ______ prepared the group intelligence test for the army.

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The mathematical procedure for analyzing correlations among measurements to determine factors is called ______.

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The ______ test was prepared by Arthur S. Otis and turned over to the army.

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The ______ is known for establishing statewide, regional, and national testing programs.

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The ______ test included multiple-choice and other objective types of items.

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______ is a method that involves observing and/or feeling the skull to determine an individual's psychological attributes.

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In 1947, the CEEB testing functions merged with the Carnegie Corporation and American Council on Education to form the ______.

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______ is the determination of one’s temperament and character from external features of the body, especially the face.

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[Blank] tests were used in the selection of applicants for industrial and government jobs.

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The Army ______ is a non-language scale designed for illiterates and foreign-born army recruits.

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The Army Beta consisted of visual-perceptual and ______ tests.

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_____ developed the Personal Data Sheet.

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Herman Rorschach designed the first ______ test.

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Chinese influence involved a civil service ______ developed to assess governmental officials.

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James McKeen Cattell studied with ______ and Wilhelm Wundt.

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Cattell invented the term '______' in 1890 to describe tests determining intellectual level.

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Cattell believed that the measure of intellectual functions could be obtained through sensory ______ and reaction time tests.

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The Han Dynasty modified the examination system and introduced written ______ to assess candidates.

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During the Ming Dynasty, national multi-stage testing involved local and regional testing ______.

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In Cattell’s Mental Tests, one method measured strength of ______ squeeze using a dynamometer.

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Charles Darwin's theory promotes that those with the best adaptive characteristics will survive, known as '______ of the fittest.'

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Francis Galton was responsible for launching the ______ movement in psychology.

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Galton had a strong interest in human ______, which he viewed as crucial for understanding intelligence.

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One of Cattell's tests involved measuring the rate of ______ movement through a distance.

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Galton's psychometric laboratory was established at the ______ in London.

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Cattell's tests showed that correlations on test performance and scholastic ______ were very low.

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Darwin's work, 'Origin of the Species,' was published in ______.

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Visual Tracking

The ability to follow a moving object with the eyes.

Object Discrimination

The ability to understand the difference between two objects based on their properties.

Command Following

The ability to understand and follow simple instructions.

Object Naming

The ability to name familiar objects when presented with a picture.

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Line Comparison

The ability to compare the lengths of two lines.

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Digit Span

The ability to repeat a series of numbers in the order they were presented.

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Abstract Comprehension

The ability to understand and respond to simple questions that require reasoning and comprehension.

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Word Definition

The ability to define common words based on their function.

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Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

A measure of intelligence calculated by dividing mental age by chronological age (MA/CA).

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1911 Binet Scale Revision

In 1911, Binet's scale's limited revision was due to his death; the scale was extended to adult level.

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William Stern's IQ Proposal

William Stern proposed using an intelligence quotient (IQ) in 1912, which is calculated by dividing mental age by chronological age (MA/CA).

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Multiple Intelligences

The idea that intelligence is not a single, unified ability, but rather a collection of distinct mental abilities.

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Multiple Batteries

Tests designed to measure an individual's standing in a variety of mental abilities, offering separate scores instead of a single IQ score.

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Civil Service Examination

A system of examinations used in ancient China to assess the suitability of individuals for government positions.

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Chinese Civil Service Examinations

A series of tests administered every three years in ancient China to evaluate potential government officials.

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Survival of the Fittest

A concept derived from Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, stating that individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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Human Heredity

A field of study focused on individual differences in human traits, particularly intelligence and abilities.

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Francis Galton

An English biologist who pioneered the study of individual differences and led the development of the testing movement.

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Galton’s Psychometric Laboratory

A laboratory established by Francis Galton in London to study human abilities and individual differences.

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Galton’s Techniques

Techniques used by Francis Galton to measure human abilities, such as sensory discrimination and reaction time.

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James McKeen Cattell

An American psychologist who contributed to the testing movement, coining the term "mental test" to describe tests designed to assess intellectual levels.

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Cattell’s Mental Tests

A series of tests created by James McKeen Cattell to assess the intellectual level of college students.

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Free Association

A technique used in psychological assessment that involves asking individuals to freely express their thoughts and feelings.

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J.E.D

A psychologist who studied under Galton and Wundt and played a significant role in the development of psychological laboratories.

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Rating Scale

A measurement tool used in psychological assessment to gather subjective data from individuals.

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Questionnaire

A structured set of questions used to gather information from individuals.

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Psychological Assessment

The systematic process of measuring and evaluating individual differences in psychological characteristics and abilities.

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History and Development of Psychological Testing

The study and development of tests used to measure psychological traits and abilities.

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Intelligence Test

A test designed to measure an individual's overall intellectual ability.

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Special Aptitude Test

A test designed to measure specific abilities, such as mechanical, clerical, musical, or artistic aptitude.

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Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to analyze the relationships between different variables, often used in the development of intelligence and aptitude tests.

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Transition from Oral Exams to Written Exams

A key development in the history of standardized testing, marking the shift from subjective assessments to more objective and consistent methods.

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Written Examinations in Boston

Introduced in 1845, these exams aimed to standardize the assessment process in Boston public schools, ensuring fairness and objectivity.

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Advantages of Written Exams

A significant step towards objective and uniform assessment. Replaced subjective essay questions with multiple-choice items, eliminating bias and ensuring a wider coverage of content.

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Individual Intelligence Tests

A test designed to measure the intellectual abilities of individual examinees. This approach allows for individualized assessment and tailored feedback.

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Binet Tests

Introduced by Binet, these tests often require verbal responses or manipulation of physical objects, offering insights into an individual's cognitive processes.

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Thurstone's Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to analyze correlations between measurements and identify underlying factors.

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College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB)

An organization that was responsible for developing and administering standardized tests, including college entrance exams.

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Achievement Test

A type of test designed to measure a person's acquired knowledge or skills in a specific subject or area.

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Army Beta

A non-language intelligence test designed for individuals who are illiterate or unfamiliar with English.

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Personal Data Sheet

A personality test created by Robert Woodworth. It was one of the first attempts to assess psychological traits and emotions.

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Rorschach Inkblot Test

A personality test that uses inkblots to reveal unconscious thoughts, desires, and emotions.

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Pseudo-sciences as Foundations of Personality Assessment

An attempt to measure personality using methods that lack scientific validity.

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ETS

The Educational Testing Service. A non-profit organization that develops and administers standardized tests, including the SAT and GRE.

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Phrenology

A method developed by Franz Joseph Gall, where skull features are observed or felt to determine individual's psychological attributes.

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What was the goal of phrenology?

A now outdated practice, phrenology attempted to link skull features to specific personality traits and mental capabilities.

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What is the historical significance of phrenology?

Although phrenology is considered obsolete, its underlying assumption that specific brain areas are associated with various functions was a significant step toward modern neuropsychology.

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Physiognomy

A practice that attempts to determine someone's temperament and character based on their physical features, particularly facial features.

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What is the premise of physiognomy?

Physiognomy associates specific facial or head features with distinct personal characteristics, often leading to inaccurate and biased judgments.

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What is the current scientific view of phrenology and physiognomy?

Both phrenology and physiognomy are widely considered outdated and scientifically invalid as they lacked empirical evidence and relied on subjective interpretations.

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Who introduced intelligence tests for army recruits in World War I?

Robert Yerkes, a psychology professor at Harvard, was appointed by the American Psychological Association to create intelligence tests for army recruits.

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What was the impact of intelligence tests in World War I?

The use of intelligence tests during World War I had a significant impact on psychology, leading to the development of standardized testing methods and the recognition of psychology as a scientific discipline.

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Study Notes

Psychological Assessment 2: Early Beginnings

  • Chinese influence: Civil service examinations were developed to assess government officials. These examinations, conducted triennially, initially measured skills in music, archery, horsemanship, writing, and arithmetic. Topics in the Han Dynasty evolved to include civil law, military affairs, agriculture, and revenue. National multi-stage testing was introduced during the Ming Dynasty, with local, then regional, and finally national exams.

  • James McKeen Cattell: An American psychologist who studied with Galton and Wundt, played a significant role in establishing experimental laboratories and spreading the testing movement. He coined the term "mental test" to describe a series of tests determining intellectual level, and shared Galton's viewpoint that measures of intellectual function could be attained by testing sensory discrimination and reaction time. Cattell's mental tests included dynamometers (hand-squeeze strength), hand movement through distance, two-point threshold for touch, pain caused by pressure, and weight differentiation.

  • Charles Darwin: His work stimulated the study of individual differences, notably his book "Origin of the Species" (1859). Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest suggested that organisms with the most adaptive characteristics would thrive, influencing the focus on individual variations.

  • Francis Galton: Cousin of Darwin, he applied the concept of individual differences to human heredity and intelligence. He launched the testing movement and established a psychometric laboratory at the International Health Exhibition in London (1884). Galton's work included developing the first large-scale systematic data collection on individual differences and statistical methods to analyze the results.

Intelligence

  • Alfred Binet: A French psychologist commissioned to create methods for educating retarded children. He invented the Binet-Simon Scale, the first modern intelligence test. This scale presented problems in ascending order of difficulty, focusing on judgment, comprehension, and reasoning. His scale moved beyond solely language skills in diagnosis.

  • 1905 Scale: Included 30 tasks, increasing in difficulty to gauge different intellectual functions.

  • 1908 Scale: Groups tasks based on age levels, from 3 to 13, to assess "mental level" or "mental age." This marked a significant step in standardizing intelligence tests.

  • 1911 Scale: Made minor revisions to adjust for Binet's passing, primarily extending the scale to encompass adult intelligence levels.

  • Lewis M. Terman: A Stanford professor who popularized IQ testing by revising the Binet scales in 1916. Terman's adaptations are more refined and exhaustive. Further, Terman suggested that multiplying IQ by 100 removed the decimals.

Aptitude

  • The need for aptitude tests emerged as a result of increasing need for assessments of special aptitudes. Their purpose broadened beyond basic intelligence measurement, considering factors like mechanical, clerical, or musical aptitude in various settings (e.g., industrial, military).

Achievement Testing

  • Standardized achievement tests first emerged, and the method replaced essay-based formats with question-choice formats—eliminating biases. The Stanford Achievement Test, authored in 1923, led the shift towards more structured testing in educational settings.

Personality Testing

  • Early forays into personality assessment involved approaches like phrenology ("brain areas are associated with certain personality characteristics"). These methods have been superseded by scientific methodologies.

  • Graphology: an attempt to assess personality through handwriting analysis. Modern approaches, based on various elements in handwriting, describe qualities such as direction, spacing, and pressure.

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This quiz explores the historical foundations of psychological assessment, focusing on early testing methods influenced by Chinese civil service examinations and the contributions of American psychologist James McKeen Cattell. Discover how these elements shaped the development of intellectual testing and measurement techniques in psychology.

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