Intelligence & Achievement Flashcards

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Intelligence

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ability to learn from experiences, solve problems, and use know to adapt to knew situations

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General Intelligence (g)

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people who do good in one area of skills usually are good in other skills

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Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

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score you get on the Stanford-Binet test, measuring intelligence

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Intelligence Tests

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measure how well can learn and solve problems (intelligence)

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Standardized

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finding mean of score based on comparison with performance of other who have taken the test

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Test Validity

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the test is accurately measures what its supposed to

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Construct Validity

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accurately measures hypothetical idea

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Predictive Validity

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the test predicts future performance

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Test Reliability

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the test generates constant results

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Test-Retest Reliability

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will the test give the same results= if used again

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Split-Half Reliability

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do the halves of same test give same results

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Stereotype Threat

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feeling one is being looked at though a negative stereotype causing negative performance

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Stereotype Lift

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people preform better because of positive stereotype

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Within Group

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comparing scores in a group will vary more

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Between Group

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comparing scores of 2 groups will be similar

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Flynn Effect

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performance on intelligence tests has improved over the years worldwide

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Poverty Discrimination

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can negatively influence IQ score, test is biased towards other social classes

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Achievement Tests

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measures what you’ve already learned

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Aptitude Tests

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attempt to predict your ability to learn new skills

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Fixed Mindset

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intelligence and abilities are genetic and environmental factors will not affect growth

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Growth Mindset

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intelligence and abilities can improve though learning, effort, and perseverance

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Test Bias

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making a tests easier for one group than another