Intelligence Testing

Binet created the first test to measure intellectual ability because he was trying to __________. A. label students in school who needed extra help B. see if a job was a good fit for a college student C. show what students were learning in their classes D. find the smartest student in the school

A

mental retardation

A disability that causes an individual to have significant deficiencies in adaptive skills.

intelligence quotient (IQ)

Numerical value representing one's level of intelligence.

standardization

Procedure used in psychological testing to make meaningful comparisons among test scores. Scores are compared to other groups taking the same test

Binet-Simon Scale

Developed the Binet-Simon scale with colleague Theodore Simon, Intended to improve education, Designed to identify students needing special attention

intelligence

The ability to learn from experience as well as acquire and utilize knowledge to solve problems and adapt to new situations.

mental age

The chronological age for a particular level of performance.

A(n) __________ test compares results to the results of other people who also took the test. A. valid B. standardized C. reliable D. intelligence

B

If someone is __________, they have an intellectual ability significantly higher than average. A. mentally retarded B. gifted C. normal D. socially acceptable

B

The intelligence test that was developed to test adults is the __________. A. Mensa test B. Binet-Simon scale C. Stanford-Binet IQ test D. Wechsler Intelligence Scale

D

A(n) __________ test produces consistent results even when it is retaken. A. valid B. standardized C. reliable D. intelligence

C

__________ causes are not an origin of mental retardation. A. Organic B. Environmental C. Adaptive D. Unknown

C

giftedness

Condition characterized by an individual having an intellectual ability significantly higher than average.

Wechsler Intelligence Scale

Created by David Wechsler, Different tests designed for children and adults, designed to provide information about cognitive strengths and weaknesses, Most widely used intelligent test today

validity

a valid test measures what it is designed to, a reliable test may not be valid, Types of validity established in intelligence test. Content, Predictive

severe retardation

approximate intelligence score between 20-35, can learn basic communication and self-care skills under close supervision, many are able to live in group home

profound retardation

approximate intelligence score blow 25 or 20, generally unresponsive to training, requires continuous aid and supervision

moderate retardation

approximate intelligence score is 35-50, May learn up to a fourth-grade level with special education, can be semi self-supporting in sheltered environment, may need assistance with managing mild stresses

Achievement Tests

attempt to measure current knowledge in specific subjects

Aptitude Tests

attempts to predict future performance in specific area

giftedness and achievement

joseph renzulli argues that giftedness depends on more than just intelligence, claimed intelligence was a result of three factors

reliability

reliability and measurement error are negatively correlated, As reliability goes down, chance for test error increases

mental age

the chronological age for a particular level of performance, One's mental age could be higher, the same, or lower than one's actual age