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Examples of Intelligence Tests
Examples of Intelligence Tests
1. Stanford-Binet IQ test
Since the Stanford-Binet got its name, it has been revised several
times to give us the current Stanford-Binet 5. According to the publisher's
website, "The SB5 was normed on a stratified random sample of 4,800
individuals that matches the 2000 U.S. Census. Bias reviews were conducted
on all items for gender, ethnic, cultural/religious, regional, and
socioeconomic status issues.
Students with exceptional scores on this test may be deemed bright, moderately
gifted, highly gifted, extremely gifted, or profoundly gifted.
The Stanford Binet IQ Test is designed to test intelligence in four areas including
verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, abstract and visual reasoning, and
short-term memory skills. The Stanford Binet also scores 15 subtests including:
• vocabulary
• comprehension
• verbal absurdities
• pattern analysis
• matrices
• paper folding and cutting
• copying
• quantitative
• number series
• equation building
• memory for sentences
• memory for digits
• memory for objects
• bead memory
•
This edition of the Stanford Binet IQ Test allows for evaluation of the
abilities of elderly examinees. The test is for children ages 2 through
adults.
Purpose
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales (regular and revised) are used to
determine vocational ability, to assess adult intellectual ability in the
classroom, and to determine organic deficits. Both adult and children's
Wechsler scales are often included in neuropsychological testing to assess
the brain function of individuals with neurological impairments.
Precautions
Description
All of the Wechsler scales are divided into six verbal and five performance
subtests. The complete test takes 60-90 minutes to administer. Verbal and
Performance IQs are scored based on the results of the testing, and then a
composite Full Scale IQ score is computed. Although earlier editions of some
of the Wechsler Scales are still available, the latest revisions are described
below:
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R)
The WAIS-R, the 1981 revision of the original Wechsler Adult Intelligence
Scale, is designed for adults, age 16-74. The 11 subtests of the WAIS-R
include information, digit span, vocabulary, arithmetic, comprehension,
similarities, picture completion, picture arrangement, block design, object
assembly, and digit symbol. An example of questions on the subtest of
similarities might be: "Describe how the following pair of words are alike or the
same-hamburger and pizza." A correct response would be "Both are things to eat."
The WPPSI is designed for children age 4-6½ years. The test is divided
into six verbal and five performance subtests. The eleven subtests are
presented in the following order: information, animal house and animal
house retest, vocabulary, picture completion, arithmetic, mazes, geometric
design, similarities, block design, comprehension, and sentences.
Normal results
While the full-scale IQ scores provide a reference point for evaluation, they
are only an average of a variety of skill areas. A trained psychologist will
evaluate and interpret an individual's performance on the scale's subtests to
discover their strengths and weaknesses and offer recommendations based
upon these findings.
Key Terms
Norms
Normative or mean score for a particular age group.
Representative sample
A random sample of people that adequately represents the test-
taking population in age, gender, race, and socioeconomic
standing.
Standard deviation
A measure of the distribution of scores around the average
(mean). In a normal distribution, two standard deviations above
and below the mean includes about 95% of all samples.
Standardization
The process of determining established norms and procedures
for a test to act as a standard reference point for future test
results.
has good test-retest reliability between .70 and .90 (however, for low score
ranges, the test-retest reliability is lower)
• has good internal consistency coefficients - mostly in the .80s and .90s
• has correlations with verbal and performance tests range which
between .40 and .75
• fair concurrent validity in studies with mentally retarded groups
• lower predictive validity than verbal intelligence tests for academic
criteria
Prior to the preschool years, the assessment tools for infants measure
somewhat different components of intellectual ability. An example of an oft-
used test is the Gesell Developmental Schedules. This test was first
introduced in 1925 and has been revised periodically. The schedules are
designed to measure developmental progress of babies and children from 4
weeks to 5 years. These schedules provide a standardized procedure for
observing and evaluating the developmental attainment of children in five
areas:
Gesell identified naturally occurring situations in the home or clinic and uses
objects or tasks with high appeal for infants and preschoolers. Well-trained
observers can attain interrater reliabilities in the mid .90s (Knobloch &
Pasamanick, 1974).
Gessell didn’t intend his schedules to be intelligence tests, rather they are
used to identify neurological impairment and mental retardation.