CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

MEASUREMENT OF INTELLIGENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is intelligence test?
A
The ability to score an average of seventy (70) or more on a test.
B
The process of measuring an individual’s ability to understand ideas and words, think in abstract terms, solve problems using different forms of reasoning.
C
The process of helping an individual realise his/her true potential.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Intelligence testing refers to the theory and practice of measuring people’s performance on various diagnostic instruments (intelligence tests) as a tool for predicting future behavior and life prospects or as a tool for identifying interventions (e.g., educational programs).

Detailed explanation-2: -Formally referred to as “intellectual quotient” tests, IQ tests come in many forms. They can help diagnose intellectual disabilities or measure someone’s intellectual potential. If you’re considering IQ testing, your doctor should be your first point of contact.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most prominent types of intelligence tests are the Binet-Simon Test, Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), and Raven’s Progressive Matrices. All of these tests use a series of subtests to produce a ratio that relays the level of intelligence of an individual.

Detailed explanation-4: -The intelligence quotient (IQ) is a measure of intelligence that is adjusted for age. The Wechsler Adult lntelligence Scale (WAIS) is the most widely used IQ test for adults. Brain volume, speed of neural transmission, and working memory capacity are related to IQ.

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