Intelligence Testing Concepts

These flashcards cover key concepts in intelligence testing, including definitions and explanations of various types of validity and reliability.

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

A score derived from standardized tests designed to measure human intelligence.

Standardization

The process of giving a test to a representative sample of future test-takers to establish a basis for meaningful score comparisons.

Reliability

The extent to which a test yields consistent results across different administrations or forms.

Validity

The extent to which a test measures or predicts what it is designed to measure.

Content Validity

The degree to which a test samples the behavior it is intended to measure.

Construct Validity

The degree to which a test measures a theoretical construct or trait.

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a test can predict future behavior or outcomes.

Normal Curve

A bell-shaped distribution of scores around the central average, with fewer scores at the extremes.