Module 3, Thinking and Intelligence: 7.5 Measures of Intelligence

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to intelligence testing, IQ measurement, and intellectual disabilities.

IQ

Stands for intelligence quotient; a score earned on a test designed to measure intelligence.

Standardization

The process of administering a test consistently to a large representative sample to ensure reliability.

Norming

Giving a test to a large population to collect data, providing normative scores for interpretation.

Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale

An intelligence test developed from Binet's work, standardized for different age groups.

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

A comprehensive IQ test that includes various subtests measuring different cognitive skills.

Flynn effect

The observation that each generation has a significantly higher IQ than the last.

Intellectual disability

Previously known as mental retardation; a diagnosis characterized by significant deficits in intellectual and adaptive functioning.

Bell curve

A graph representing a normal distribution of traits, such as intelligence, in the population.

Representative sample

A subset of the population that accurately reflects the larger population's characteristics.

Adaptive functioning

The ability to perform everyday tasks and live independently, which is a consideration in diagnosing intellectual disabilities.