1st Trend: Mental & Aptitude Testing

Question 1

1916, _____ used stanford-binet intelligence scale to test applicants for firefighter and police officer positions in San Jose

Answer 1

-Louis Terman

Question 2

In ____, Louis Thurstone administered ________ to employees of Detroit P.D.

Answer 2

• 1922

- Army Intelligence Examination (Army Alpha)

Question 3

The Army Alpha was designed by…

Answer 3

-U.S. military during WWI as a quick classification for placement of recruits into training programs

Question 4

In _____, Maude Merrill administered newer Army Alpha for PD positions in Palo Alto

Answer 4

-1924-26

Question 5

Intelligence & ability tests have been useful predictors of…But less valuable for…

Answer 5

• police academy training & performance

- predicting performance in the field

Question 6

Attitudes of ___ and ____ are important in the Psychologist when establishing a police relationship.

Answer 6

-willingness and humility

Question 7

Aspiring Police Psychologists should train in…

Answer 7

• clinical
• organizational
• educational
• research psychology