Question 1

If the individual items on a test are all highly correlated with one another, then the test has high ___________.

Accepted Answer

High internal consistency means that the items on a test are all measuring the same underlying construct, which is indicated by a high correlation among the items.

Question 2

The argument against ___________ testing is that it is difficult to construct a test that is independent of prior learning.

Accepted Answer

Aptitude tests are designed to measure potential or ability, and the argument is that they can be influenced by prior learning, making it difficult to create a test that is truly independent of a person's previous knowledge or experiences.

Question 3

The Sternberg Triarchic Ability Test (STAT) measures the _______ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

The Sternberg Triarchic Ability Test (STAT) is designed to measure three aspects of intelligence according to Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence: analytic, practical, and creative intelligence.

Question 4

Several recently developed tests, such as the Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test, are specifically designed to measure ___________ and _____ abilities separately.

Accepted Answer

The Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test is designed to measure fluid and crystallized intelligence separately. Fluid intelligence refers to the ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns. Crystallized intelligence involves knowledge that comes from prior learning and past experiences.

Question 5

"On what continent is Italy?" is the type of question one would be asked on the __________ subtest of the WAIS-IV.

Accepted Answer

The question "On what continent is Italy?" tests general knowledge and comprehension, which are aspects evaluated in the Verbal Comprehension subtest of the WAIS-IV.

Question 6

"What does 'formidable' mean?" is the type of question one would be asked on the __________ subtest of the WAIS-IV.

Accepted Answer

The question "What does 'formidable' mean?" assesses one's understanding and use of language, which is a key component of the Verbal Comprehension subtest on the WAIS-IV.

Question 7

The Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test measures fluid and crystallized abilities separately. Which of the following tasks is most likely to be on one of the test's fluid ability subscales?

Accepted Answer

Fluid intelligence involves the capacity to think logically and solve problems in novel situations, independent of acquired knowledge. Decoding a coded message requires problem-solving skills and the ability to identify patterns, which are key components of fluid intelligence.

Question 8

In theory, _____________ tests are assumed to be fairer than ____________ tests because the former are thought to depend less on prior learning and to more accurately measure a person's ability to react to the problems presented on the test.

Accepted Answer

Aptitude tests are considered fairer than achievement tests because they are designed to assess a person's potential to learn or perform in the future, rather than what they have already learned.

Question 9

On the Stanford-Binet IQ test; the __________ versions provide only a single IQ score based mainly on verbal items, but the __________ versions measure a range of abilities, providing separate scores for verbal reasoning, abstract/visual Reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and short-term memory.

Accepted Answer

The original versions of the Stanford-Binet IQ test focused primarily on verbal items and provided a single IQ score, while the current versions have expanded to measure a range of abilities, offering separate scores for different cognitive domains.

Question 10

A new intelligence test that has been developed to measure analytical, practical, and creative intelligence is called the _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The Sternberg Triarchic Abilities Test (STAT) is designed to measure analytical, practical, and creative intelligence, aligning with Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence.

Question 11

Which of the following is a component of Wechsler's measure of IQ?

Accepted Answer

Wechsler's measure of IQ includes a Verbal IQ component, which assesses verbal reasoning and comprehension skills.

Question 12

Tests that contain novel problems that presumably measure a person's potential for future learning and performance are called __________ tests.

Accepted Answer

Aptitude tests are designed to measure a person's potential for future learning and performance, often including novel problems to assess this potential.

Question 13

Wechsler's WAIS-IV Full-Scale IQ includes both ___________.

Accepted Answer

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV) Full-Scale IQ includes both verbal and performance IQ components, assessing a range of cognitive abilities.

Question 14

We are essentially saying that a test has good consistency when we refer to the test as having strong _____________.

Accepted Answer

Reliability in the context of tests refers to the consistency of the test results over time. If a test is reliable, it means that it consistently measures what it is supposed to measure, producing similar results under consistent conditions.

Question 15

A school teacher wants to administer an intelligence test to some 8-year-olds in the class. The teacher needs separate scores for verbal and processing speed abilities, as well as a Full-Scale IQ. What test fulfills these requirements?

Accepted Answer

The WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fourth Edition) is specifically designed for children and provides separate scores for verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, processing speed, and a Full-Scale IQ, meeting the teacher's requirements.

Question 16

Which of the following is an argument in favour of the achievement testing as a selection tool for college admittance; they ____________________________?

Accepted Answer

Achievement tests are designed to measure the knowledge and skills a person has acquired, which is directly relevant to academic performance. Therefore, they are considered useful in predicting how well a student will perform in college.

Question 17

The Wechsler intelligence tests provide five summary scores. Which type of summary score is calculated by plotting the scores of all the separate subtests?

Accepted Answer

The Full-Scale IQ score on the Wechsler intelligence tests is calculated by combining the scores from all the separate subtests, providing a comprehensive measure of an individual's overall intellectual ability.

Question 18

Even though they are good predictors of performance in similar situations, one of the arguments against __________ tests is that this type of testing makes the assumption that everyone has had the same chance to learn the material being tested.

Accepted Answer

Achievement tests are designed to assess what a person has learned in a specific area of study, thus assuming that all test-takers have had equal opportunity to learn the material, which may not always be the case. This contrasts with aptitude tests, which aim to predict a person's ability to learn or perform in the future regardless of previous learning experiences.

Question 19

A student will be graduating from High School soon. The student is undecided on what field of studies to pursue in College. What kind of a test that will indicate the potential for future learning and performance, should the school counsellor administer?

Accepted Answer

Aptitude tests are designed to measure a student's potential for success in a certain area or skill. They can help identify strengths and weaknesses, guiding students in choosing a field of study that aligns with their natural abilities and potential for future learning and performance.

Question 20

An intelligence test is typically thought of as being ___________.

Accepted Answer

Intelligence tests are designed to measure both what a person has learned (achievement) and their potential to learn or solve problems (aptitude), making them a combination of both achievement and aptitude tests.

Quiz 10: Intelligence