assessing intelligence

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assessing intelligence

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method for assessing an individuals mental aptitudes and comparing them with others using numerical scores

Question 2

Alfred Binet

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developed the first standardized intelligence test, set out to find a child’s mental age

Question 3

Lewis Terman

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adapted and revised Benits test for american schools called the Standford-Binet IQ test

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William Stern

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introduced the formula for calculating IQ: mental age/ chronological age =100

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Weschler and the WAIS (WISC)

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developed the Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale and Wechler Intelligence Scale for Children
- measures overall intelligence, consists of 2 parts verbal and intelligence

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achievement testing

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intended to reflect what you have already learned

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aptitude testing

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intended to predict your ability to learn a new skill

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standardization

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test items piloted on a similar population of people and norms have been established

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the normal curve

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standardized tests established shes a normal distribution of scores in a tested population

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reliability

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a test is reliable when it yields consistent results

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validity

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when the test accurately measure and predicts

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intellectual disability

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having significantly below average functioning and limitations

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intellectually gifted

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IQ scores above 130-135