intelligence part 3

Question 1

discuss the Cattell-Horn-Carroll theory of cognitive and academic abilities

Answer 1

• promotes the view that rather than percieve cognitive abilities & academic attainments as qualitatively different and distinct it is better to perceive them as part of a continuum ranging from broad to fine.

Stratum I – narrow abilities – over 70
Stratum II – broad abilities -10
Stratum III – general abilities (g)

Question 2

outline 3 potential misuses of intelligence tests

Answer 2

• inappropriate application of tests
• inappropriate interpretation of test scores
• adverse consequences of testing

Question 3

what did Weiss & Saklofske (202)) find about indiv differences in test scores

Answer 3

• Mean IQ score differences across racial/ethnic groups in the standardisation samples
• BUT educational level of parents/participants differ across these groups
• Variances in IQ score - differences can be accounted for by SES and selected home environment factors

Question 4

outline what is meant by test bias

Answer 4

• occurs when 2 people with equal levels of a trait consistently obtain different scores as they belong to diff groups
• considered in relation to ethnicity, gender, linguistic minorities, religion, disability

Question 5

what is test user competence

Answer 5

• testers should meet the standards of competence for the qualification they hold.
• appropriate training for testing should be done including on the instruments used.

Question 6

outline why privacy and confidentitality are used and how

Answer 6

• informed consent should be obtained prior to beginning
• store test results securely