Testing Intelligence And Aptitude Flashcards
Testing
A systematic procedure for preparing the responses of two people
What are characteristic responses from the intelligence and aptitude tests
Positive and Negative
Norm
Gives us the average performance on a given test. More people who take the test the better the score average will be (Positive Characteristic)
Standardization
The same test and conditions are given for every test taker (Positive Characteristics)
Reliability
The test gives consistent and stable results each time it is given (positive characteristic)
Validity
How valid that test is. How accurate a test measures what is supposed to measure. (Positive)
Objectivity
A test question should have on correct answer or not be subject to different interpretations (positive characteristic)
Efficiency
The testers test the greatest amount of material in the least amount of time (positive characteristic)
Negative characteristics
To easy or too hard. In adequate time is given. Test is too short or too long. The test is too vague. Poor testing conditions. Test are too long
Intelligence
Consist of the ability to memorize a use knowledge. Learn new info to succeed in difficult situations. Cannot be measured directly because it is an abstract concept, but can be measured in directly by what you have accomplished.
All healthy people possess the ability to learn just as we possess the ability to run
Commonsense
Book smart not streetsmart
Fluid
General intellectual ability. Solving a problem, memory. Culture free
Crystallized
Based on experience and tends to be culturally based
IQ
A score on what they say is an intelligence test
Uses of intelligent tests
- Putting people or students into two groups
- To gain interest into certain schools
- For employment purposes, they give test to see if you can fit in the culture of the company
- Military purposes, determines who is going where
Types of test
Achievement tests, aptitude tests, career test
Achievement test
Measures what you can do now
Aptitude tests
At times to measure the ability to succeed in a program
Career test
Tells you the best jobs you would be suited for
General intelligence
(Theory) Spearman Dash he believed that all activities share a common factor. He also believe that the test should be constructed that tests for the common factor in a specific abilities, however he did believe that people do have specific talents and this is dependent on general intelligence
Factor analysis
A statistical procedure that identifies groups of related items. spearman found that those who score in one area tend to score high in other areas
Primary mental abilities
(Theory) Gardner – they argue that intelligence consist of several factors and therefore attached should be made to measure each ability. Vocabulary, reading comprehension, etc.
Emotional intelligence
The ability to perceive, I understand, manage, and use emotions.
Factors of emotional intelligence
- Perceive emotions: recognize in one’s face and what they’re thinking or feeling
- Understand emotions: understanding how in why in an emotion changes
- Managing emotions: knowing how to express an emotion and when not to
- Using emotions: to adapt to changing conditions
Advantages of good emotional intelligence
Better job performance, avoid immediate urges, delay gratification, tend to succeed better socially
Sir Francis Gaulton
He was the first to believe that intelligence can be measured numerically on an objective test. He was the first to use the concept of co relations. His test was designed to test the biologically superior from the inferior. He tested head size, grip, and reaction time
Alfred Binet
He was asked by the French government to design a test to identify children who cannot benefit from learning in the classroom. He designed a test that measured what the typical seven-year-old new based on other seven-year-olds. He created the mental age
Terman
Revise the Binet test at Stanford University
Mental Age/Chrono Age x100 (IQ)
Wechsler scales
Consist of several test and there is one for children, adolescents, and adults
Factors that affect intelligence
Hereditary, environment, Race and I Q, Creativity, the stability of IQ, pygmalion effect , personality
