Assessment

Question 1

Raven’s Progressive Matrices

Answer 1

Thought to be one of the best non verbal measures of intelligence

Question 2

Spearman’s “g” factor

Answer 2

proposed that intelligence is one general factor and measurement should not be clouded by specific abilities

Question 3

Normative vs. Ipsative scores

Answer 3

normative- tells how someone performed relative to others

ipsative-provides info on relative strengths & weaknesses of one person only (voc pref tests)

Question 4

Empirical Criterion Keying

Answer 4

Process for selecting which items should be included in a test, items keyed to an external criterion
Ex-MMPI generated pool of items, only those found to differentiate ppl w/schiz incl on scale 8

Question 5

Spearman’s theory of intelligence

Answer 5

proposed that intelligence is a single factor, termed “g” factor
Based on observation that scores on various tests of mental ability tend to correlate with one another
widely used tests, like Weschler & Stanford binet measure g factor

Question 6

Thurstone’s Theory of Intelligence

Answer 6

Proposed 7 distinct primary mental abilities:
Verbal Comp
Word Fluency
Numerical Fluency
Spatial Visualization
Associative Memory
Perceptual Speed
Reasoning

Question 7

Cattell’s Theory of Intelligence

Answer 7

Reorganized Thurstone’s theory to propose that “g factor” does exist w/ 2 subtypes:
Fluid Int-ability to acquire new knowledge, problem solving
Crystallized-knowledge gained thru life experience, interaction btwn fluid intelligence & environment

Question 8

Cattell-Horn-Carroll Theory of Intelligence

Answer 8

Result of extensive factor analysis, probably the most empirically validated theory
Proposed 3 levels of intellect
"g" general intelligence-Stratum III
10 broad abilities- Stratum II
~70 narrow abilities- Stratum I

Question 9

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences

Answer 9

Proposed 8 distinct intelligences:
Linguistic
Logical-mathematical
Spatial
Musical
Bodily-kinesthetic
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalistic
*ppl have relative strengths & weaknesses in these categories

Question 10

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

Answer 10

Proposed 3 aspects of intelligence

1. Internal components: used to acquire, store, perceive, remember
2. Capacity to adapt to environmental changes
3. Ability to apply past exp to current problems