intelligence & psychological testing

Question 1

what are the 3 types of mental ability tests?

Answer 1

intelligence, aptitude, acheivement

Question 2

what do intelligence tests measure?

Answer 2

measures general mental ability and intellectual potential rather than prior knowledge (iq test)

Question 3

what is the formula for IQ?

Answer 3

IQ = (Mental Age/Chronological Age) x 100

Question 4

what is measured by achievement tests?

Answer 4

mastery and knowledge of specific subjects or facts

Question 5

what does “predictive utility” in intelligence tests mean?

Answer 5

refers to the ability to predict outcomes like school ability and career attainment

Question 6

what do aptitude tests measure?

Answer 6

measures potential to learn skills in a specific area

Question 7

what do achievement tests measure?

Answer 7

they measure knowledge of specific subject or facts

Question 8

what is an example of an achievement test?

Answer 8

math exam

Question 9

what are the requirements of a good psychological test?

Answer 9

validity: measures what it claims to measure
reliability: consistent results
standardization: uniform testing conditions