Ch 14 Flashcards
1
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Main controversy in IQ testing
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- Test scores improve with prep courses
- Narrow domains of expertise
- Tests are culturally bias
2
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Reliability
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How consistent the test is
Strong reliability in iq tests
3
Q
Validity
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Whether the test accurately measures
Academic performance moderate
Assembly line performance is weak
Complex professions are strong
4
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Generalized intelligence
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5
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Specialized intelligence
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6
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Classes of intelligence
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- Fluid - deal with new and unusual problems, peaks in adulthood, then declines
- Crystallized - acquired knowledge, increases with age and experience