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The document discusses various theories and definitions of intelligence. It defines intelligence as the ability to learn, think abstractly, solve problems, perceive relationships, adjust to one's environment, and behave effectively. Intelligence tests are classified as individual tests, group tests, verbal tests, and non-verbal tests. Individual tests are administered to one person at a time, while group tests can assess multiple subjects simultaneously. Verbal tests measure mastery of language, while non-verbal tests do not require language abilities. Intelligence tests are used for educational grouping and guidance, diagnosing disabilities, predicting academic success, research, and selection.

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Assignment On Guidance and Counselling: Topic: Intelligence

The document discusses various theories and definitions of intelligence. It defines intelligence as the ability to learn, think abstractly, solve problems, perceive relationships, adjust to one's environment, and behave effectively. Intelligence tests are classified as individual tests, group tests, verbal tests, and non-verbal tests. Individual tests are administered to one person at a time, while group tests can assess multiple subjects simultaneously. Verbal tests measure mastery of language, while non-verbal tests do not require language abilities. Intelligence tests are used for educational grouping and guidance, diagnosing disabilities, predicting academic success, research, and selection.

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  • Meaning of the Intelligence Test: Defines intelligence and its role in solving problems and reasoning.
  • Introduction: Reviews various theories of intelligence and the role of educators in understanding these differences.
  • Classification of Intelligence Tests: Describes different classifications of intelligence tests including individual, group, and verbal tests.
  • Types of Intelligence: Outlines various types of intelligence tests administered to different groups.
  • Performance Tests of Intelligence: Explains non-verbal tests focusing on form boards, picture completion, and similar tasks.
  • Uses of Intelligence Test: Discusses the application of intelligence tests in educational and personal development contexts.
  • References: Lists references used in the preparation of the document.

Assignment on guidance and counselling

Topic : INTELLIGENCE

Submitted by
M.Amutha
19BDMT02
INTELLIGENCE

INTRODUCTION
There has been no attempt to review the theories of
intelligence which have been formulated so far . certain theories consider
general trends and their statements have evidence for disparity in the opinions ,
as must be expected in an area of considering consequence where final truth are
not known . some familiarity with varying ideas makes possible an open mind
towards alternatives and firmer ground for selecting an operational basis by an
individual . the teachers have some notation of theoretical concepts of
intelligence in order to understand and utilize current measure of the
intelligence

MEANING OF THE INTELLIGENCE TEST

Of course intelligence is the capacity of the individual to solve


problem, to adjust with new situation and think rationally etc.

DEFNITION
“Intelligence is the ability to carry out abstract thinking”
- Terman

Intelligence really is:

(i) The ability to learn.

(ii) The ability to think abstractly.

(iii) The ability to solve problems.

(iv) The ability to perceive relationship,


(v) The ability to adjust and relate to one’s environment.

(vi) The ability to behave properly and effectively.

CLASIFICATION OF INTELLIGENCE TESTS :

1) Individual Tests of Intelligence:

The individual test is administered to one person at a time for


whom it is meant. Here the subject’s response may be given to oral form or
written form. But the test should include such items which should be objective
in nature.

2) Group Tests of Intelligence:

The group-tests on intelligence can be administered to a


large number of subjects at a time with clear cut direction regarding how to
respond the questions set in the tests. The subjects are warned to make their
pencils and pens ready before administration of the test.

3) Verbal Tests of Intelligence:

The verbal or language tests are designed to ascertain the


extent the test has mastered and controlled reading materials meant for the
subject according to his learning level. The responses of the test questions are
expressed in terms of words, symbol cross, check, underlying or circling the
right response. At present Army Alpha Test on Intelligence has become an ideal
model tests for the new test constructions as they are referring it most preferab-
ly
This test includes items on:

(i) Following Directions

(ii) Arithmetical Problems

(iii) Practical Judgements,

(iv) Synonym-Antonym

(v) Disarranged Sentences

(vi) Number Series

(vii) Analogies

4) Non-Verbal Tests of Intelligence:

It includes different activities like completing pictures,


discovering absurdities in the picture, arranging pictures correctly, words or
symbols making substitutions as in the code substitution and setting blocks and
cubes etc. In case of illiterates, children and persons having language deficiency
the performance test is best suited and most appropriate test to measure their
intelligence than language tests.

5). Paper and Pencil Tests of Intelligence:

Generally all verbal tests can be counted as paper and


pencil tests as it require some of the written answers on the paper. This is
usually administered on the subjects those who know to write and read.
Performance Tests of Intelligence:

Performance tests include all non-verbal test or non-


language tests. It includes various types of form boards, picture completion,
cubes and blocks. It is individually administered to have better measurement of
mental abilities of illiterates and persons having language deficiency in reading
and writing the language of the test

TYPES OF INTELLIGENCE :

1. Individual Tests

These tests are administered to one individual at a time.


These cover age group from 2 years to 18 years.

These are :

a) The Binet – simon Tests


b) Revised Tests by Terman
c) Mental Scholastic Tests of Burt
d) Wechsler Test

2. Group Tests :
Group tests are administered to a group of people Group
tests had their birth in America when the intelligence of the recruits who
joined the army in the First World War was to be calculated.

These are :

a) The Army Alpha and Beta Test


b) Terman’s Group Tests
c) Otis Self-Administrative Tests

Among the group tests there are two types :

 Verbal
 Non – verbal

Verbal tests are those which require the use of language to answer the
test items.

3. Performance tests :

These tests are administered to the illiterate persons.


These tests generally involve the construction of certain patterns or
solving problems in terms of concrete material.

Non – verbal tests include such items as :


i. Relation ship of figures, which may be either (a) functional (b)
spatial
ii. Drawing figures, especially human figures.
iii. Completing pictures and patterns.
iv. Analysing space relationship from diagrams
v. Analysing cube relationship
vi. Memory for design

Some performance tests do not need actual handling of the


material.

USES OF INTELLIGENCE TEST :

 Classification or Grouping pupils for school work


 For diagnosing disabilities in school subjects
 For determining the optimum level of work
 Identification of intellectual deviations
 Educational and Vocational guidance
 Estimating the range of abilities in a class
 Determining the level of ability
 Measuring special abilities.
 Predicting success in particular Academic Subjects
 Diagnosing subject- matter Difficulties
 Research
 Selection
 Guidance and organisation of learning activity
Reference :

1. R.A. Sharma – Fundamentals of Guidance and


counselling (2008)
2. www.yourarticlelibrary.com

3. www.psychologydiscussion.net

Assignment on guidance and counselling Topic : INTELLIGENCE Submitted by M.Amutha 19BDMT02
INTELLIGENCE INTRODUCTION There has been no attempt to review the theories of intelligence whi
(v) The ability to adjust and relate to one’s environment. (vi) The ability to behave properly and effectively. CLASIFICATI
This test includes items on: (i) Following Directions (ii) Arithmetical Problems (iii)
Performance Tests of Intelligence: Performance tests include all non-verbal test or non- l
Group tests are administered to a group of people Group tests had their birth in America when the intelligence of the recrui
i. Relation ship of figures, which may be either (a) functional (b) spatial ii. Drawing figures, especially human figures. i
Reference : 1. R.A. Sharma – Fundamentals of Guidance and counselling (2008) 2. www.yourarticlelibrary.com 3. www.psycho

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