Ch. 9 Sec 2 Measurement of Intelligence

What is necessary for intelligence tests to be useful?

• They must be easy to administer.

• They must be reliable and valid.

• They must be inexpensive.

• They must be popular.

What is a key factor in the usefulness of intelligence tests?

• Their length

• Their reliability and validity

• Their cost

• Their accessibility

When was the original Stanford-Binet test first used?

• 1905

• 1916

• 1920

• 1935

What does the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-R) include?

• A single test

• Subtests measuring different skills

• Only verbal tests

• Only nonverbal tests

How are WAIS-R scores determined?

• Based on mental age

• Based on chronological age

• Based on comparisons with others in the same age group

• Based on physical abilities

Which scale was revised to include subtests?

• Stanford-Binet Scale

• Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

• Binet-Simon Scale

• IQ Scale

What type of score is an IQ considered in the Stanford-Binet Scale?

• Raw score

• Transformed score

• Emotional score

• Physical score

What is the purpose of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

• To measure physical strength

• To assess emotional intelligence

• To compare mental age to chronological age

• To evaluate artistic skills

At what age are children expected to recognize absurdities according to the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 9 years

• Adult

What type of question might a 9-year-old answer on the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale?

• "Show me the hands"

• "Why do people have cars?"

• "What number rhymes with sea?"

• "Explain the difference between honor and glory"