Module Outline |
Module 25: Intelligence and Intelligence Testing |
Module 25deals with the nature of intelligence and how it can be tested. The module begins with an explanation of the multiple intelligence theories of Gardner and Sternberg. |
The module provides a brief history of intelligence testing, including Binet’s test and how Terman adapted it to create the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test. Alternative tests such as the Wechsler Intelligence Test and group tests are discussed. |
The module concludes with a discussion of the elements of test construction and variables in testing. |
The Nature of Intelligence | |
Intelligence | |
Multiple intelligences | |
Howard Gardner | |
Verbal-linguistic | |
Logical-mathematical | |
Bodily-kinesthetic | |
Visual-spatial | |
Musical-rhythmic | |
Interpersonal | |
Intrapersonal | |
Naturalistic | |
Robert Sternberg | |
Analytic intelligence | |
Creative intelligence | |
Practical intelligence | |
Daniel Goleman | |
Emotional intelligence | |
Charles Spearman | |
General intelligence (g) | |
Intelligence Testing | |
Alfred Binet | |
Mental age (MA) | |
Chronological age (CA) | |
Lewis Terman | |
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test | |
Intelligence quotient (IQ) | |
IQ=MA/CA X 100 | |
David Wechsler | |
Wechsler Intelligence Scales | |
Verbal ability | |
Nonverbal ability | |
Subtests | |
Group intelligence tests | |
Extremes of Intelligence | |
Normal distribution | |
Intellectual disability | |
Down syndrome | |
Genius | |
Test Construction | |
Achievement tests | |
Aptitude tests | |
Reliability | |
Test-retest reliability | |
Split-half reliability | |
Scorer reliability | |
Validity | |
Group Differences in Intelligence Test Scores | |
Nature | |
Nurture |