2.1.2 Measuring intelligence Flashcards
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What is the purpose of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales?
To distinguish children who would do well at school from those who would not
Designed by Alfred Binet in 1905, it measures ‘mental level’ or ‘mental age’.
Who designed the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales?
Alfred Binet
The test was originally developed in France.
What does the Stanford-Binet test measure?
Mental age and mental level
It assumes children’s abilities increase with age.
At what age is a child considered to have ‘regular’ intelligence according to the Stanford-Binet test?
When their mental age equals their chronological age
This indicates typical cognitive development.
What is the latest version of the Stanford-Binet test called?
Stanford-Binet (SB-V)
It provides a single IQ score and scores for various cognitive areas.
List the cognitive areas assessed by the Stanford-Binet (SB-V) test.
- Fluid reasoning
- Knowledge
- Qualitative processing
- Visual-spatial processing
- Working memory
What critiques exist regarding the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales?
The validity of the tests has been questioned due to cultural influences
Early researchers found racial differences in intelligence using variations of Binet’s test.
Who created Wechsler’s Intelligence Scales?
David Wechsler
He was a psychologist at New York Bellevue Hospital.
What is a distinctive feature of Wechsler’s Intelligence Scales?
Division into a verbal section and a non-verbal (performance) section
Each section starts with simple questions and becomes increasingly difficult.
What types of IQ tests does Wechsler provide?
- WPPSI-III for 2.5-7 years
- WISC-IV for 6-17 years
- WAIS-IV for 16+ years
What is the purpose of Wechsler’s Intelligence Scales?
To identify learning disabilities or giftedness
It also assesses cognitive strengths and limitations.
True or False: The Wechsler test provides a single IQ score.
True
It also provides scores for separate aspects of intelligence.
Fill in the blank: The Stanford-Binet test is considered internally consistent when _______.
retest studies are conducted
