Intelligence Tests Overview

These flashcards cover the key terms and concepts referenced during the lecture on intelligence tests.

Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test (SB-5)

An individual intelligence test for ages 2 to 89, designed to diagnose learning disabilities and exceptional abilities.

Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV)

An intelligence test for ages 2.5 to 7 years aimed at identifying giftedness and cognitive delays.

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)

An intelligence test for children aged 6 to 16, measuring general cognitive ability.

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV)

Adult intelligence test for ages 16 to 90, assessing intellectual abilities.

Fluid Reasoning (FR)

The ability to solve problems using inductive or deductive reasoning.

Knowledge (K)

A person's accumulated information and understanding acquired from experiences.

Quantitative Reasoning (QR)

An individual’s ability with numbers and solving numerical problems.

Visual-Spatial Processing (VsP)

Measures the ability to perceive patterns and relationships in visual information.

Working Memory (WM)

Processes involved in inspecting and manipulating information stored in short-term memory.

Abbreviated Battery IQ

A brief test taking 15-20 minutes to assess ability level.

Basal Rule

Starting point rule for administering easier items if early ones are missed.

Ceiling Rule

Stopping point rule for a subtest when a certain number of incorrect responses occur consecutively.

Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)

Measures verbal reasoning, vocabulary, and comprehension ability.

Visual Spatial Index (VSI)

Assesses understanding and manipulation of visual information.

Fluid Reasoning Index (FRI)

Evaluates logical thinking and pattern recognition.

Working Memory Index (WMI)

Tests short-term memory and information manipulation.

Processing Speed Index (PSI)

Measures speed and accuracy of processing simple visual information.

Age Bands

Specific age ranges that ensure fair comparisons of children's cognitive abilities.

Gifted Classification

IQ categorization designed to identify students with exceptional intellectual capabilities.

Standard WISC-V

The regular version of the WISC-V measuring general IQ.

Extended Norms Measurement

Measurement that evaluates very high and low IQ scores more accurately.

Cognitive Profiling

Detailed assessment of cognitive strengths and weaknesses through various tests.

Administration Process

Step-by-step guidelines for administering intelligence tests while maintaining standardized conditions.

Theoretical Constructs

Underlying concepts that explain the factors measured in intelligence tests.

Testing Conditions

Environment factors which need to be ideal for accurate test results.

Scoring Norms

Standards used to analyze and interpret test scores according to age and cognitive development.

Block Design

A subtest assessing visual-spatial reasoning by recreating designs with blocks.

Matrix Reasoning

A non-verbal reasoning task assessing pattern recognition.

Digit Span

Measures working memory through repeating a sequence of numbers.

Arithmetic Subtest

Tests mental calculation and problem-solving ability.

Visual Puzzles

Requires reconstructing puzzles to assess visual-spatial reasoning.

Symbol Search

A subtest that measures processing speed through symbol recognition.

Coding Subtest

Evaluates visual-motor coordination and processing speed by matching symbols with numbers.

Cancellation Subtest

Tests attention and processing speed by marking targets among distractors.

General Ability Index (GAI)

An alternative measure of intelligence focused on verbal comprehension and perceptual reasoning.

Percentile Ranks

A measure to compare an individual's score to the scores of same-age peers.

IQ Classification Ranges

Categories defining the degrees of cognitive ability based on IQ scores.

Highly Gifted IQ Score

An IQ score that typically falls within the 145-160 range.

Mildly Gifted IQ Level

An IQ score ranging from 115 to 129 indicating mild giftedness.

Time Limit for WAIS-IV

The duration for which the WAIS-IV should be administered, typically between 59-100 minutes.

Translation of Tests

Refers to adaptations of tests to make them suitable for different populations.

Alfred Binet

Developer of the first intelligence test, foundational for later versions.

David Wechsler

Developer of the WISC, WPPSI, and WAIS intelligence tests focused on different age groups.

Scale Components

Distinct sections within intelligence tests, each assessing various cognitive domains.

Cognitive Areas

Key domains that intelligence tests focus on, such as reasoning and memory.

Interpreting Results

The process of analyzing test outcomes in context to understand an individual’s abilities.

Standardized Procedures

Set methods for administering tests to ensure consistent evaluation.

Supplemental Subtests

Additional tests available for deeper cognitive insights beyond core IQ assessment.

Testing Accommodations

Adjustments made to testing procedures for individuals with disabilities.

Subtest Administration

Refers to the method of presenting individual parts of the intelligence test.

WISC-V Norms

Standardized metrics used to compare results within the WISC-V framework.