Psychometric Principles and Intelligence

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts in psychometrics and intelligence theories.

Dr. Smith developed a new psychological assessment to measure creativity. She wants to ensure that the test truly assesses creative thinking and not just general knowledge. What psychometric principle is Dr. Smith most concerned with?

Validity

A researcher created a new happiness scale. When the same group of participants took the test three times over a month, their scores were very similar each time. This suggests the test has high ___.

Test-retest reliability

Sarah, who is 10 years old (Chronological Age), performs on an intelligence test at a level typically expected of an 11-year-old. What term describes Sarah's intellectual developmental level?

Mental Age (MA)

A student consistently scores above 130 on standardized intelligence tests and demonstrates exceptional academic performance and problem-solving skills beyond their age group. This student would likely be identified with __.

Giftedness

A psychologist is administering a test to a 45-year-old adult to assess their cognitive abilities. Which standardized test scale would the psychologist most likely use?

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

Mark is 8 years old with a Chronological Age (CA) of 8. He takes an IQ test and his Mental Age (MA) is determined to be 10. Using the historical formula $(IQ = \frac{MA}{CA} \times 100)$, what is Mark's Intelligence Quotient (IQ)?

$$125$$

Maria is an expert chess player who can quickly adapt to new opponents' strategies and solve complex puzzles she has never seen before. Her ability to solve novel problems independently of her previously acquired knowledge is an example of what kind of intelligence?

Fluid Intelligence

A child struggles significantly with cognitive functioning and has considerable difficulties with adaptive behaviors such as daily living skills and social interactions, which began during the developmental period. This description aligns with what generalized disorder?

Intellectual Disability

A teacher wants to ensure that her end-of-unit math test covers all the topics taught in the unit, including fractions, decimals, and percentages, in appropriate proportions. What type of validity is she focusing on?

Content Validity