Week 6: Applications of Intelligence

Question 1

How is intelligence normally assessed?

Answer 1

Typically assessed to give one overall score predicting educational attainment and job performance

Question 2

What are the two models of emotional intelligence?

Answer 2

Ability model: Uses an objective test to give an overall score
Trait model: Uses self-report questionnaires to give scores on different aspects of emotion related self perceptions and tendencies

Question 3

How is EI related to job performance?

Answer 3

IQ and big 5 explain 42% variance in performance

MSCEIT scores (ability) predict teamwork

Question 4

How is EI related to ability testing in jobs?

Answer 4

75% of companies use psychometric tests in the application process

Tests are used to highlight what people need more training and coaching

Question 5

What are some issues associated with occupational ability testing in the workplace?

Answer 5

Not all tests are validated in the same way and may over rely on knowledge the participant already has
Different skills need different roles
Some tests might disadvantage certain groups
Second generation tests are more fair and valid but not used by employers yet

Question 6

How is IQ testing used in schools?

Answer 6

Enterence exams
Normal exams
Idenfity children with disabilities

Question 7

What are some of the issues with using IQ testing in schools?

Answer 7

Cause and effect with IQ and attainment
Anxiety plays a part
Practice effects
IQ tests attatch a stigma to children with learning disabilities

Question 8

How can EI be applied to schools to help develop children?

Answer 8

Social and emotional learning is incorporated into the curriculum
SEL increases emotional intelligence, social behaviour and academic achievement
But it’s not always implemented effectively