Rewind Reminders/Updates Intelligence and Testing – Unit XIV March 30 Rewind Reminders/Updates Intelligence and Testing – Unit XIV

Reminders/updates Psych Bowl – Flex today Book review – Lunch today Psych bowl – Flex tomorrow CCN Modules 55-59 DUE APRIL 12th (last one!!) Personality Poster DUE April 14th (fix date on your calendar)

Unit XV Intelligence and Testing Modules 60-64 CCN/quiz

1. What is Intelligence? Describe characteristics you think that an “intelligent” person has…without using the word “intelligence”. Name somebody you know who has these characteristics.

1. What is intelligence? An individual is intelligent if they have the following qualities: Goal-directed Adaptive Profit from experience Solve problems Reason (think) effectively

Intelligence and Culture 2. Intelligence is a socially constructed concept like other traits such as gender, shyness, aggressiveness, stability, etc. 3. Is intelligence culturally defined? Score Your Tests – “Super Sure-Fire” ___ / 15 “Soul-Folk ‘Chitlin’ ____/15 Those who view intelligence as successful adaptation to their environment are skeptical about the prospects of a culture-free test of intelligence. 4. Intelligence is whatever abilities your culture deems important.

Answers Soul Folk B C A D Sure Fire D B C A E

5. Is Intelligence one “general” ability or several specific abilities? a. Factor Analysis 1999 Exam What does it mean to analyze factors? A test has multiple questions about many different “factors” of personality As the test is scored, the questions are grouped together based on the “factors” of personality assessed. These factors are then analyzed. 100 questions All contents (factors) of this class. Afterward, you analyzed which content (factors) you missed the most questions from.

b. Spearman – General Intelligence the “G” Factor Assess intelligence based on many factors. High scores in all areas combined make for ONE general type of intelligence. The “g” factor

c. Multiple intelligences Savant Syndrome case studies Rather than one “g” factor, we each have separate intelligences. These intelligences should be assessed separately One might be high in intelligence in one area and low in another.

C. Multiple Intelligences Critics say these are TALENTS more than INTELLIGENCES or mental abilities. See attachments Take assessment on your own

Sternberg and Wagner Triarchic Theory of Intelligence Analytical Practical Creative All factors correlate Modern intelligence tests assess all three.

6. Emotional Intelligence Cantor and Kihlstrom EQ (rather than IQ) The individual is self-aware The individual can manage their emotions The individual can delay gratification – think marshmallow test! The individual can express and experience empathy toward others The individual can manage conflicts.

7. Is intelligence neurologically measurable? A. There is a slight correlation between intelligence scores and BRAIN SIZE. 1. We do not know if the cause is genetic, environmental, or a combination of the two. 2. On PET scans, high performers’ brains are less!! active. Suggests stronger neural efficiency. 3. When given a simple task, high intelligence test scorers’ brain waves register simple stimuli quickly and with greater complexity. No understanding of why.

Intelligence Testing 8. Objective Tests Objective” means measured – tests that are forced choice, scored, and measured – usually in comparison to a standardized/normed group. Mostly associated with trait theory of personality. (intelligence is a TRAIT) Intelligence tests do NOT reveal inner traits, but serve to profile patterns of behavior. Can assess many traits at once, many people at a time, in a time-saving manner.

Common Objective Tests MMPI – Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (factor analyzed for many traits). Intelligence Tests (formerly IQ) Emotional/psychological traits (anxiety, depression, etc.)

9. Intelligence Testing Eugenics Movement White men “naturally” superior Measure and prove his theory Created statistical techniques for measuring traits that are still used today. Inspired Hitler!

April 10 Finalize Intelligence – Unit XV Begin Personality – Unit XVI Reminders – CCN & Personality Poster

Alfred Binet French Educator and scientist Developed first objective test for purposes of identifying French children struggling to succeed Used the concept of Mental Age What is your mental age? Inspired to provide a NURTURING environment

Lewis Terman and William Stern Stanford Stanford-Binet Test Used Stern’s IQ – Intelligence Quotient (fraction) John is 10 Functions as though he is 13 What is his IQ?

10. Modern Intelligence Tests – No IQ Standardized Based on NORMED/STANDARDIZED measures

Aptitude and Achievement Tests Tests designed to predict a FUTURE outcome or future performance. ACT – designed to predict future GPA in college ASVAB – designed to predict future job performance in certain career fields Reflect – have you taken any aptitude tests? Tests designed to assess what you already HAVE learned. AP Psychology exam chapter tests in class SAGE Reflect – what were achievement tests you’ve taken designed to measure?

3) WAIS and WISC Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) a. Most common intelligence tests used today. b. 11 sub tests within one large test. c. Measure cognitive strengths as one “g” factor. d. Helps to diagnose learning disabilities within these 11 sub categories https://www.testingmom.com/tests/wisc- test/sample-wisc-practice-questions/

Flynn Effect Since the first standardization of most tests, scores steadily start to improve/increase. Could be the result of many influences: Increased Education Increased Familiarity with testing Improved testing conditions Increase experience with testing

Making a good test - Reliability The test yields CONSISTENT scores (the same score or close to it) over and over. You can test reliability by retesting, giving alternate forms of the test, or splitting the test into two halves. Reflection – have you ever taken an unreliable survey or test?

Making a good test - Validity Content Validity Construct Validity Face Validity Predictive Validity Criterion Validity *Read definitions and practice

Answers Content Predictive Construct Criterion Face

Unit XVI – Personality Theory Psychoanalytic Humanistic Socio-Cognitive Trait Personality Theory Study Guide