Psychometrics assessment 2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are confidence intervals?
A range of values that estimate the true score of a measurement.
What is responsiveness in psychometrics?
A test’s ability to detect change, such as sensitivity to treatment effects.
What is interpretability?
The clarity and meaningfulness of test results, including easy-to-understand reporting.
What is acceptability in psychometrics?
The degree of test-taker engagement, motivation, and perceived relevance.
What is practicality in psychometrics?
Factors like administration time, ease, and cost-effectiveness.
What are ethical considerations in psychometrics?
Informed consent, confidentiality, data protection, and avoiding harm or bias.
How is intelligence commonly defined?
A complex construct involving cognitive, emotional, and behavioral abilities, including learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and adaptability.
What are the cognitive components of intelligence?
Memory and learning, attention and concentration, and processing speed.
What is practical intelligence?
Everyday problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making.
What is emotional intelligence?
Self-awareness, social skills, emotional regulation, and empathy.
What are Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences?
- Linguistic 2. Logical-Mathematical 3. Spatial 4. Bodily-Kinesthetic 5. Musical 6. Interpersonal 7. Intrapersonal 8. Naturalistic 9. Existential.
What is Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?
- Analytical (problem-solving) 2. Creative (innovation) 3. Practical (everyday adaptability).
How is intelligence measured?
IQ tests (e.g., Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale), achievement tests, and neuropsychological tests.
