Intelligence and Psycometric Assessment

Question 1

What is the definition of Intelligence?

Answer 1

A hypothetical mental ability, that enables people to direct their thinking, adapt their circumstances and learn from their experiences.

Question 2

What is the equation for the Intelligence Test - Norms of Age ?

Answer 2

(mental age/chronological age) x 100

Question 3

What is the modern way of calculating IQ scores?

Answer 3

Calculated using percentile rankings which are then converted to equivalent IQ scores and projected onto a normal distribution curve

Question 4

What are the 2 main forms of intelligence?

Answer 4

Verbal intelligence
Non-verbal intelligence

Question 5

What is verbal intelligence?

Answer 5

Ability to comprehend and solve language based problems

Question 6

What is non-verbal intelligence?

Answer 6

Ability to understand and solve visual and spatial problems

Question 7

What are some clinical uses of IQ tests?

Answer 7

1. Diagnosing and quantifying the extent of learning disability
2. Diagnosing and characteristics specific learning difficulties
3. Assessing intellectual impairment following trauma
4. Assessing intellectual impairment associated with medical problems or disease processes
5. Assessing intellectual capabilities in genetic or developmental disorders
6. Assessing the suitability for particular occupation or educational opportunities