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With a view to differentiating the individuals’ abilities, the intelligence test is introduced to investigate the individual differences across different countries, age groups and gender. However, the definition and measurement of intelligence are varied from time to time, and it raises the interest of psychologists to discuss the phenomenon. This essay will first describe the formation of the concept of intelligence. It will then depict the evolution of the intelligence test and its relation to…

Intelligence is defined as the ability to learn and think logically about abstract concepts while also being able to adapt to the environment. Chapter seven is all about intelligence and academic skills. This chapter discusses two major intelligence theories: Gardner’s and Sternberg’s. The psychometric approach to intelligence is the attempt to quantify people’s psychological skills and abilities based off a paper and pencil test or physical measurements. One of the most well-known tests is…

In your introduction, summarize the vignette you chose and address the following: A. Develop a problem statement. In your response, identify the reason for the referral, and identify the tests used to evaluate the client. WAIS-IV Test and Assessment How to Analyze the Responses The WAIS-IV consists of 15 subtests used to evaluate four areas of intelligence (Climie & Rostad, 2011). According to Maccow (2011), the mapping of the 15 subtests is as follows: Verbal comprehension scale consists of…

Ramdiel Martinez WP#3 Will music make you smarter or more successful? Music has been inspiring and entertaining people for many years. It’s hard to say when music first began although there are some cave drawings of music.(Orford)That said could music have had helped the minds of our ancestors become smarter and help lead society to where it is today? Well no if your simply listening to music but actively playing, manipulating, creating, and studying music does have an effect on intelligence;…

With regard to Gardener’s multiple intelligence theory, the introduction of all intelligences in the education system is of great advantage to the learners and society at large. As explained by Gardener, “initial ways of intelligence testing are not competent due to their biases to only one type of intelligence” (Gardner 32). Introduction of all intelligences in the education systems will enable individuals get the understanding that everyone has got a mind of their own. Through the introduction…

The nature vs nurture argument has been argued by many. Some may be in the middle or be loyal to one issue over another. The nature is made up of hereditary factors that influence who we are such as our physical appearance or personalities. The nurture is how the environment affects who we are and can include early childhood experiences, how we were raised, our relationships with others, and the culture around us. Two women were gracious enough to give me their opinions on the nature nurture…

Emotional Intelligence A high level of emotional intelligence is key to a successful future – both personally and professionally. The ability to analyze the emotions of oneself and others’ and act accordingly based on the observations aids each individual exponentially. Emotional intelligence is made up of a few key qualities that especially benefit professionals in specific fields. Harnessing and expanding my emotional intelligence at Velvet Moth Photography has aided in making my time with…

Makaya is a 14 year 0 months old young lady; today is her birthday. She is currently enrolled in the 8th grade in Wise County Public Schools. Previous history obtained from her father and self-reporting indicated a past struggle with academics per evidenced on her report cards, D’s and F’s. Her father reported she is currently making A’s and B’s. I asked him what changed? He replied, “She lived with her grandmother until I remarried. When I remarried my wife started working with her and making…

Introduction Definitions of intelligence vary among scholars, theorists, and laypersons, due to its multidimensionality. However, intelligence typically involves an individual’s ability to learn from experience and adapt to the environment in which they live. I believe that the construct of intelligence should encompass an individual’s ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form, to think logically, and to express creativity. Two intelligence tests in which I recently…

I used the website www.Iqexam.org for the intelligence test. This website says the IQ test they designed was developed by Virginia tech university experts. Moreover, this IQ test is based on 25 questions and I had 60 seconds to answer each question with a maximum total score of 100 and they only give you the score when you give them your personal information at the end of the test. Furthermore, I believe the test was missing a lot of visual content. I have seen other IQ tests with a lot more…