EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Intelligence testing is useful for knowing ____
A
Individual difference
B
Mental retardation
C
Educational backwardness
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Intelligence tests have been proven beneficial in predicting academic success in particular. The results of intelligence tests can assist pupils in determining their degree of ability in various mental capacities. This may aid in developing further training and appropriate remedial programs for the pupils.

Detailed explanation-2: -An intelligence test is designed to understand ability. It does this by assessing critical thinking, learning abilities and so on. Thomas’ General Intelligence Assessment (GIA) measures an individual’s aptitude in 5 key areas: Reasoning, Perceptual Speed, Number Speed & Accuracy, Word Meaning and Spatial Visualisation.

Detailed explanation-3: -(i) The classification of the students on the basis of intelligence test scores. (ii) Measurement of the learning readiness of students at different age levels.

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