Midterm 1

Content validity

Content validity

Represents a broad range of the content to be measured

Criterion-related validity

Ability to predict performance on another measure

Construct validity

Evidence that a test measures a particular hypothetical construct • Correlate scores on the test with other tests that are know to measure similar characteristic

Face validity

Appears to be measuring what it is supposed to measure`

Intelligence Tests

It's intended to measure general mental ability and designed to assess intellectual potential rather than prior knowledge

Aptitude tests

intended to assess specific types of Mental abilities and to predict a person's future performance

Achievement tests

intended to measure mastery + knowledge and assess what a person has learned

What are the requirements of a good test ?

Standardization, Reliability, Validity

Standardization

uniform procedures used in the administration and scoring of a test aka allows ppl to determine how a person scores relative to other ppl

Reliability

Test-retest (stability) The same result on more than one occasion

What are some Test-retest reliability issues ?

1. Carry-over effect= Scores on the second administration are influenced by the first admin

2. .Practice effect = skills improve simply bc Ppl have taken the test previously

How to minimize carry over effect or practice effect ?

Give parallel or alternate forms of a test on different occasions

Thinking of intelligence as a concrete “thing” is committing a reasoning error called reification

viewing an abstract, immaterial concept as if it were a concrete thing.

what are some abstract concepts

love and depression

What is intelligence

it is a socially constructed concept or the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations

IQ scores below 70 to 75

usually diagnostic of mental retardation according to the American Association on Mental Retardation

IQ of 70

6th grade max, special ed is helpful, can be self supporting in a stable environment

IQ 20-35

SEVERE impairment, limited speech and poor self-care habits, systemic training CAN have some benefits

IQ 130 or more

are 2% of the population and are categorized as gifted

what stereotype does IQ 130 or more

weak socially inept, emotionally troubled.

Intelligence: Heredity or Environment?

Yes both because of twin studies. Combination of genetic differences and a wide variety of environmental effects

Three-ring conception of eminent giftedness

giftedness due to a combination of intelligence, creativity, and motivation

Drudge theory

dogged determination, endless practice and training.

Motives

needs