PSYC 361 Lecture 12 -- Intelligence testing

Alfred Binet

Creator of early intelligence tests for schooling needs.

Intelligence Test

Standardized assessment of current mental ability.

WAIS

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale for adults.

WISC

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children.

Stanford Binet Test

Classic intelligence test assessing cognitive abilities.

Predictive Validity

Tests' ability to forecast future academic performance.

Achievement Tests

Measure learned knowledge and skills at a point.

Learning Disabilities Diagnosis

Identifies strengths and weaknesses for academic planning.

Mentally Retarded

Outdated term for intellectual disability.

Gifted Kids

Children demonstrating exceptional intellectual abilities.

Neuropsych Evaluation

Assessment for cognitive decline in dementia.

Adaptive Functioning

Skills necessary for daily living tasks.

Adaptive Behavior Scale (ABS)

Measures adaptive behavior in children.

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales

Assesses developmental adaptive functioning.

Environmental Consideration

Assessment should factor in living conditions.

Intellectual Factors

Cognitive abilities related to problem-solving.

Non-intellectual Factors

Motivation and social skills influencing success.

Emotional Intelligence (EI)

Ability to manage and understand emotions.

Peter Salovey

Co-developer of the emotional intelligence model.

John Mayer

Co-developer of the emotional intelligence model.

Emotional Info Processing

Using emotions to navigate social environments.

Facial Expression Recognition

Judging emotions through non-verbal cues.

Empathy

Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.

MSCEIT

Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test.