Psychologists have tried to define and measure intelligence for years. The definition of intelligence is the capacity to understand the world, think with rationality, and use resources effectively when faced with challenges (Wechsler, 1975). Many psychologists have tried to define intelligence in their own words and develop tests to measure the intelligence quotient (IQ). These tests can lead to positive and negative outcomes. In the beginning, Alfred Binet created the first IQ test to…
they collected the data based on the antisocial lifestyle. Additionally, in this research the general intellectual ability had been scaled by measuring the intellectual ability of the vocabulary ad matrix reasoning subtest of the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence. Additionally, during the research period of time, participants had been asked if they had been involved any of the crime within the past 6 months for the 36 months follow-up and within the past 84 months follow-up. The…
"The blue topaz has remained one of the most popular gemstones in the United States because of its vibrant blue color" (Branstrator). The blue topaz is the birthstone of those who were born in December. The blue topaz has also been a part of history, dating back to the Egyptians (Topaz History). The blue topaz is one of the most unique, fashionable, historical, and incredible gemstones on planet earth. The Blue topaz is found in the enormous crystals in pegmatite dikes (Topaz). Pegmatite dikes…
hospitalization. For cognitive measures they were tested about a week apart from each other using the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV. Then went on to take a special mental ability test. Personality and self-esteem was measured by taking many different test. The first was Personality for Professionals Inventory, Adjective Checklist, 60-item NEO-PI-R, and lastly the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Job satisfaction was measured by taking the Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire. They also…
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-III (WIAT-III) • The WIAT-III can be a paper and pencil test or online administered. • This is a formal test because it is a nationally standardized comprehension test that is individually administered for evaluating the achievement of individuals ages 4 through 50. • This test provides norm and criterion referenced information. The norm is based on age and/or grade level, but the criterion reference comes from the fixed set of predetermined learning…
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 similarities, vocabulary, information, and comprehension subtests. Perceptual reasoning scale consists of block design, matrix reasoning, visual puzzles, figure weights, and picture comprehension. Working memory consists of digit span, arithmetic,…
On May 4, 2014, Justin Training examined Mitch Black to write a psychological report, using an unstructured interview, a Rorschach inkblot test, and the Beck Depression Inventory. From this report, it was clear that Mitch is aggressive, drinks excessively, has difficulties with relationships, and has problems with authority. In the conclusion of Training’s report, Mitch was diagnosed with mild depressive disorder and a tobacco addiction. However, the report falls short in many regards, and by…
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…
test can be used is the grading of pupils. This helps in predicting how the child will succeed. Child guidance Intelligence tests can also be used in child guidance. Knight believes that the child’s character and environment such as the school as well as the home could be reasons behind undesirable behaviour or mental agility. (Rex Knight) WAIS. There are several types of intelligence tests used to measure intelligence. For example, The Wechsler Adult Intelligent Scale (WAIS) designed by…
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 had the opportunity to take and score included the Shipley Institute of Living Scale-2 and the Wonderlic Personnel Test. The purpose of this paper is to objectively evaluate each test and the subsequent results that I obtained in detail. In evaluating the Shipley-2 and the Wonderlic, I will also methodically describe the…