Psychology 2080A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Coordinator Of Government Activities In The Territories, Neuroimaging, Test Anxiety

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2080A/B
• Professor: Donald Saklofske

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Advantages of individual tests: difference in results provide more information about the individual taking the test, for example, how does the person responds to frustration or perceived failure, experienced examines can develop "internal norms" It provides information that may not be gleaned from an interview. Selecting group tests: there are enough well-researched and psychometrically sound group tests, so only those that are very strong should be used. Stanford achievement test: oldest standardized achievement test, widely used in schools, k-12, metropolitan achievement test, assesses reading achievement, math, and social studies topic, available in several formats, including braille and large print. Henmon-nelson test (h-nt: appropriate for all grade levels, produces a single score but also has two sets of norms, a quick measure of general intelligence, reliability stats are quite high, and correlation with other iq measures are sound. Limitations: less valid for specific populations, uses a one dimensional model of intelligence, rather than a multiple intelligence approach.