Psychology 2080A/B Lecture Notes - Wilhelm Wundt, Forensic Psychology, Edward B. Titchener

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2080A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

Define the basic terms pertaining to psychological and educational tests. Distinguish between an individual test and a group test. Define the terms achievement, aptitude, and intelligence and identify a concept that can encompass all three terms. Explain how structured personality tests differ from projective personality tests. Explain what a normative or standardization sample is and why such a sample is important. Identify the major developments in the history of psychological testing. Explain the relevance of psychological tests in contemporary society. In an article in canadian psychology, western psychology professor donald saklofske and his colleague. Tests are standardized means of investigating samples of behavior that will, if properly quantified and interpreted, reveal individual differences in the latent traits (abilities) or developed competencies (achievements) we wish to assess. (gottfredson & saklofske, A test is a measurement device or technique used to quantify behavior or aid in the understanding and prediction of behavior.