PSYA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Block Design, Deductive Reasoning, Factor Analysis
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Intelligence the ability to think, understand, reason, and cognitively adapt to and overcome obstacles, therefore reflecting not just how much you know but how you recognize and solve problems. Achievement tests measure knowledge and thinking skills that an individual and acquired. For example, quizzes or tests in college courses, and statewide and nation-wide achievement tests to measure whether individuals have mastered the subject. Aptitude tests designed to measure an individual"s potential to perform well on a specific range of tasks. For example, college entrance exams such as sats measure potential in college, and the. Armed services vocational aptitude battery (asvab) measure aptitudes for the entire range of military jobs. Achievement tests measure current abilities and knowledge in a certain area. Aptitude tests predict future performance and measure and person"s potential to perform a range of specific tasks. Psychometrics the measurement of psychological traits and abilities including personality, attitudes, and intelligence.
