Intelligence is an aspect of life that scientist have been trying to test, measure, and define ever since it originated. Different theories of intelligence originated in the early 1900’s soon after the first modern intelligence test appeared (Feist & Rosenberg, 2012). With different theories came different forms of intelligence test. I have taken three different intelligence tests myself, to compare and contrast each type, as well as evaluate their validity. The first intelligence test I took was the Pro Certified IQ test of the International High IQ society (International High IQ Society, 2014). This test was a timed test composed of eight pattern identification questions. The test showed you eight different objects and you had to select
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All three intelligence test gave some information about their specific test and what made it good, as well as had their own advantages and disadvantages. However, the second test was the best overall in actually measuring intelligence as a whole. “Intelligence tests are developed on how we understand intelligence – our theories” (Gayzur, 2013). The theory I think best explains intelligence is the multiple-factor theory of intelligence. This theory suggests that the different aspects of intelligence are distinct enough that multiple abilities should be considered, not just one (Feist & Rosenberg, 2012). The intelligence test from iqtest.com covers a wide range of different mental abilities, allowing it to more thoroughly test a person’s multiple intelligences (Autumn Group, 2014). The third test also covered a range of intelligences, however I do not believe it was the most valid measurement because it was more of a questionnaire or survey rather than a test (Birmingham Grid for Learning, 2014). The first test was a good intelligence test and the fact that it was not culturally bias increased its validity (International High IQ Society, 2014). However, the test was too narrow in its questions and did not test for multiple intelligences like I believe a good test …show more content…
Intelligence tests have several benefits, such as allowing a person to compare their IQ score to other peoples’, historically being used to diagnose mental retardation, as well as placing students into gifted programs in schools (Feist & Rosenberg, 2012). Although no single intelligence test is perfect at measuring a person’s IQ, I believe we can use a combination of different types of tests to get a general idea of what their IQ is. This IQ score can be used to compare different people’s intelligence levels, as well as help identify if someone is mentally retarded, by how low their score is (Feist & Rosenberg, 2012). Typically a score of 70 is the cutoff in diagnosing mental retardation, with four different levels of mental retardation as the score gets lower. Intelligence tests are also useful in schools by helping determine if students are intelligent enough to be placed into a gifted program. In most school systems, they require children to score a 130 or above to be admitted into these programs (Feist & Rosenberg, 2012). Intelligence test do have their uses, however, there are many limitations to them. The three main concerns of intelligence tests are their reliability, validity, and biases/fairness (Feist & Rosenberg, 2012). For a test to be reliable it has to give consistent scores for the same person taking it on two different
All three intelligence test gave some information about their specific test and what made it good, as well as had their own advantages and disadvantages. However, the second test was the best overall in actually measuring intelligence as a whole. “Intelligence tests are developed on how we understand intelligence – our theories” (Gayzur, 2013). The theory I think best explains intelligence is the multiple-factor theory of intelligence. This theory suggests that the different aspects of intelligence are distinct enough that multiple abilities should be considered, not just one (Feist & Rosenberg, 2012). The intelligence test from iqtest.com covers a wide range of different mental abilities, allowing it to more thoroughly test a person’s multiple intelligences (Autumn Group, 2014). The third test also covered a range of intelligences, however I do not believe it was the most valid measurement because it was more of a questionnaire or survey rather than a test (Birmingham Grid for Learning, 2014). The first test was a good intelligence test and the fact that it was not culturally bias increased its validity (International High IQ Society, 2014). However, the test was too narrow in its questions and did not test for multiple intelligences like I believe a good test …show more content…
Intelligence tests have several benefits, such as allowing a person to compare their IQ score to other peoples’, historically being used to diagnose mental retardation, as well as placing students into gifted programs in schools (Feist & Rosenberg, 2012). Although no single intelligence test is perfect at measuring a person’s IQ, I believe we can use a combination of different types of tests to get a general idea of what their IQ is. This IQ score can be used to compare different people’s intelligence levels, as well as help identify if someone is mentally retarded, by how low their score is (Feist & Rosenberg, 2012). Typically a score of 70 is the cutoff in diagnosing mental retardation, with four different levels of mental retardation as the score gets lower. Intelligence tests are also useful in schools by helping determine if students are intelligent enough to be placed into a gifted program. In most school systems, they require children to score a 130 or above to be admitted into these programs (Feist & Rosenberg, 2012). Intelligence test do have their uses, however, there are many limitations to them. The three main concerns of intelligence tests are their reliability, validity, and biases/fairness (Feist & Rosenberg, 2012). For a test to be reliable it has to give consistent scores for the same person taking it on two different