06. Intelligence Testing

Psychometrics

The field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement, including the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and personality traits.

Intelligence Testing

Assessment of cognitive abilities and potential through standardized tests.

Psychometrics

The field of study concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement, including the measurement of knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and personality traits.

Intelligence Testing

Assessment of cognitive abilities and potential through standardized tests.

Stanford-Binet Scale

A standardized test that measures intelligence and cognitive abilities from early childhood through adulthood.

Wechsler Scales

A group of tests designed to measure intelligence in adults and children, including verbal and non-verbal components.

General Mental Ability

A broad term referring to the overall cognitive capacity or IQ of an individual.

Mental Age

A measure of a person's intellectual development expressed in terms of the age at which an average person reaches the same level of ability.

Psychometric Theories

Theories that quantify and analyze intelligence using statistical methods, like factor analysis.

Developmental Theories

Theories focusing on how intelligence evolves and changes, particularly during childhood.

Information Processing Theories

Theories that explore how the brain processes information.

Fluid Intelligence

The ability to think abstractly, reason, identify patterns, solve problems, and discern relationships.

Crystallized Intelligence

Knowledge gained from experience and education, often reflected in verbal skills and knowledge.

Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

A theory of intelligence proposing three types: analytical, creative, and practical.

Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

A theory suggesting that people have different kinds of intelligences, each with its own strengths.

Diagnosis of Brain Damage

Using intelligence testing to assess cognitive impairment and identify the nature of brain injuries.

Special Education Programs

Educational initiatives tailored for students with particular needs, often identified through IQ testing.

WISC-V

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, designed to measure cognitive ability in children aged 6 to 16.

Differential Ability Scales (DAS)

An assessment tool that evaluates cognitive strengths and weaknesses in children.

Kaufman’s Intelligence Tests

Tests designed to measure problem-solving skills requiring simultaneous and sequential mental processing.

Non-verbal Intelligence Tests

Assessment tools focused on problem-solving and reasoning without relying on linguistic skills.

Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT)

A test measuring cognitive abilities and academic potential in elementary and secondary education.

Wonderlic Personnel Test

A cognitive ability test used for employment screening, emphasizing quick problem-solving.

Raven’s Progressive Matrices

A nonverbal test measuring general cognitive ability while minimizing cultural bias.

Culture-Fair Intelligence Test

A test aimed at measuring fluid intelligence while attempting to reduce bias from cultural factors.

Test Anxiety

A feeling of worry or fear that can impede performance during examinations.

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to identify underlying relationships in data, relevant in psychometric testing.

Cognitive Development Theory

Piaget's theory that intelligence develops through stages as children interact with their environment.

Army Examination Alpha

The first group intelligence test, developed during World War I to assess soldiers' cognitive abilities.

Performance Test Batteries

Collections of standardized tests designed to assess various cognitive and physical skills using real world scenarios

General Cognitive Ability

An overarching term that refers to the overall cognitive capabilities of a person.

Psychometric Properties

The qualities that define how well a test measures what it claims to measure, including reliability and validity.

Abstract Reasoning

The ability to understand and manipulate complex concepts and apply them in problem-solving contexts.

Cognitive Assessment

Evaluating an individual’s cognitive functions, such as memory, problem-solving, and processing speed.