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GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

MEASUREMENT OF INTELLIGENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To assess whether intelligence is a single trait or a collection of several distinct abilities, psychologists have made extensive use of
A
the normal curve.
B
criterion-based validation.
C
standardization.
D
reliability assessment.
E
factor analysis.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In order to assess whether intelligence is a single trait or a collection of several distinct abilities, psychologists have made extensive use of: factor analysis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Analytical ((academic problem-solving) Intelligence: is assessed by intelligence tests, which present well-defined problems having the single right answer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) The WAIS-IV is the most commonly used test of intelligence for persons aged 16 through 75 years, and may be the intelligence test chosen if your child is a teenager above the age of 15.

Detailed explanation-4: -An intelligence test is different from an achievement test. Achievement tests measure the knowledge on a particular subject. Intelligence tests measure cognition and can ascertain mental ability.

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