Midterm Study Guide

Question 1

What are aspects of intelligence that are tested in intelligence tests?

Answer 1

Linguistic, spatial, logical/ mathematical

Question 2

Name five intelligence tests (two of them being culture fair nonverbal intelligence tests)

Answer 2

1-Wechsler intelligence test (WAIS)(WISC)
2-Stanford Benet
3-Kaufman assessment battery for children
Nonverbal intelligence tests
4-universal nonverbal intelligence test (UNIT)
5-Ravens Progressive matrices

Question 3

Name the three Wechsler intelligence tests and explain the ages they are used for

Answer 3

WPPSI (pre-K through 6)
WISC ( Elementary through middle)
WAIS(16 and up)

Question 4

Why are the nonverbal intelligence tests used?

Answer 4

To test general intelligence and language barrier deficit

Question 5

Use of the Slosson intelligence test

Answer 5

Used in schools as a screener to estimate a student intelligence level

Question 6

Define intelligence performance subtests

Answer 6

Test in which examinee is given a task of Use manipulation of objects example blocks puzzles beads

Question 7

Define convergent validity

Answer 7

Two tests that measure the same traits example WIAT AND WJ=achievement

Question 8

Define discriminant validity

Answer 8

Different constructs that have a relationship

Question 9

1 Name the foremost emotional intelligence theorist
2 define intrapersonal intelligence
3 define interpersonal intelligence

Answer 9

1 Dr. Daniel Goleman
2 Self smart
introspective, self reflective capacities
3 People smart
 skills in interacting with others

Question 10

How is creativity different from intelligence?

Answer 10

Creativity is divergent thinking intelligence has only one right answer

Question 11

Define criterion referenced score test

Answer 11

Based on a comparison with the maximum possible absolute score example 32 out of 33 correct, classroom test (percentage correct)
predetermined standard

Question 12

Define norm referenced score test

Answer 12

Based on comparison with scores from other test takers

e.g. standardized test percentile rank individual to average score

Question 13

What is a confidence interval? standard error of measurement? why are they used

Answer 13

Range (+/-)

Not get stuck on a number

Question 14

Name three important facts that should appear in a test manual

Answer 14

Purpose of the test
reliability of the test
validity
Uniform procedures administration scoring

Question 15

How are reliability and validity related and why are they important

Answer 15

A valid test is reliable; validity is based on reliability
a reliable test may or may not be valid
if a test is reliable and valid we can make good sound helpful inferences

Question 16

What is the normal bell shaped curve?

Answer 16

Shows the distribution and meaning result symmetrical

Question 17

Define idiographic test

Answer 17

More informal
individual is reference point
e.g. interview case study Freud Skinner

Question 18

Define nomothetic test

Answer 18

Comparison to norms group standardized tests (WAIS)

Question 19

Provide the Wechsler scales IQ ranges for the following categories

Answer 19

Very superior 130 and above
Superior 120 to 129 
High average 110-119
Average 90-109
Low average 80-89
Borderline 70-79
Mental/ intellectual deficiency 69 and below

Question 20

Provide the Wechsler scales IQ ranges for the following categories

Answer 20

Very superior 130 and above
Superior 120 to 129
High average 110-119
A versa 90-109

Question 21

Name 4 types of reliability

Answer 21

Test retest
alternate forms
internal consistency
interrater

Question 22

What IQ Wexler subtest is very culturally linked?

Answer 22

Information subtest (IQ subtest)

Question 23

What is an aptitude test?

Answer 23

Ia prognostic test

a test that predicts how well a student or Individual will do in school/future

Question 24

Name two aptitude test

Answer 24

MCAT LSAT SAT ACT GRE

ASVAB GATB battery

Question 25

Why are aptitude tests used in higher education?

Answer 25

Schools use it primarily for admissions and predictions of success

Question 26

What is a multiple aptitude battery?

Answer 26

Task with different categories within the tests (subtests)

Question 27

Name five achievement tests

Answer 27

WIAT, key math, GORT, ITBS, Bracken

Question 28

Name three of Gardners multiple intelligences?

Answer 28

Naturalistic, musical, bodily/kinesthetic, linguistic, logical/mathematical, spatial

Question 29

What is the theory of relativity?

Answer 29

Equals MC squared