chapter 7.3

Question 1

emotional intelligence

Answer 1

ability to sense and manage emotions in yourself and others.

Question 2

normal curve

Answer 2

a graph that shows frequency of scores on a test is the greatest in the middle and decreases towards the extreme

Question 3

Wechsler’s intelligence tests

Answer 3

david developed the test. set of intelligence test

Question 4

verbal comprehension

Answer 4

tests hpw well you use and and understand words and sentences

Question 5

perceptual reasoning

Answer 5

tests that assess your ability to solve visual problems including designs and puzzles

Question 6

working memory

Answer 6

tests for ability to hold, manipulate, retrieve information from short term memory

Question 7

processing speed

Answer 7

tests that assess how quickly and accurately you can scan and make decisions about simple visual information

Question 8

stanford-binet intelligence test

Answer 8

form IQ scale. widely used. single test for all ages.

Question 9

reliability

Answer 9

an assessment technique provides consistent repeatable results

Question 10

validity

Answer 10

an assessment technique measures what it claims to measure

Question 11

test bias

Answer 11

test that produces scores in an inaccurate way for members of a particular group