Comparative Analysis of Intelligence Test

Anurati Aggarwal

Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science

MA Child Psychology

Aiswarya Babu M
 Comparative Analysis of Intelligence Test

Intelligence

While intelligence is one of the most debated topics in psychology, there is no

universally accepted definition of intelligence. Some academics believe intelligence is a single,

all-encompassing ability. Others say intelligence is a collection of abilities, skills, and

capabilities. Intelligence has been defined in many ways: the capacity for abstraction, logic,

understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity,

critical thinking, and problem-solving.

1. “The ability to use memory, knowledge, experience, understanding, reasoning, imagination

and judgement in order to solve problems and adapt to new situations.” (AllWords

Dictionary, 2006).

2. “The capacity to acquire and apply knowledge.” (The American Heritage Dictionary, fourth

edition, 2000).

3. “Individuals differ from one another in their ability to understand complex ideas, to adapt

effectively to the environment, to learn from experience, to engage in various forms of

reasoning, to overcome obstacles by taking thought.” American Psychological Association.

4. “The ability to learn, understand and make judgments or have opinions that are based on

reason” (Cambridge Advance Learner’s Dictionary, 2006).

5. “Intelligence is a very general mental capability that, among other things, involves the

ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn
 quickly and learn from experience.” Common statement with 52 expert signatories,

(arXiv.org e-Print archive, n.d.).

Raven’s SPM

Raven's matrices is a nonverbal ability test for evaluating abstract reasoning skills. The

test is progressive in that the questions become more difficult as it progresses. The goal is to find

the missing element in a pattern that is usually displayed as a matrix, therefore the name Raven's

matrices. Because the test is nonverbal, it is also seen to be a format that decreases cultural

prejudice. If you like, you can take a free eight-question Raven's matrices-style test. It's a well-

known exam for determining fluid intelligence in groups. The tests can be administered from the

age of five all the way up to elderly. There are three forms intended for respondents of different

abilities. The first test, Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices, was published in 1938. On a

white background, all of the questions were black patterns. There were 60 questions spread

across five sets, with things presented in increasing (progressive) difficulty within each set.

Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test

The Standard Binet IQ Exam is an independently administered cognitive ability and

intelligence test for people aged 2 to 85 years old. This scale is commonly used to diagnose

disorders such as developmental or cognitive delays in early children, mental retardation,

learning impairments, and intellectual giftedness, among others. Clinical and neuropsychological

tests, research on cognitive ability, early childhood assessment, and psychoeducational

evaluations for special education placements have all used previous editions.
The age range for this test is broad, ranging from 2 to 85 years old. The Stanford Binet

Intelligence Test is used to diagnose learning and developmental disabilities, children's

exceptionalities, cognitive functioning, evaluate special education placement, provide

neurological assessment, inform career assessments, and guide treatment programme

development, among other things. It backs up the legitimacy and dependability of the data.

Manual provides caution for use for individuals with special needs, deaf, have communication

disorders, orthopedic impairment and motor skills deficit.

It takes anywhere from 15 to 75 minutes to finish. In the final version of the SB5, five elements

were removed, four of which were discovered to work differently for African Americans and

Caucasians. Except for Hispanics and Caucasians, all groups showed indications of concept

validity in the manual that came with the standardised testing package. Because each age group

receives a different set of tests, it is impossible to compare persons of different ages. Because

they lack the ability to concentrate long enough to finish the test, very young children tend to

fare poorly on it.

Binet-Kamat Intelligence Test

Since several decades, the Binet Kamat Test of Intelligence (BKT) has been one of

the most extensively used tests in India, particularly in clinical settings. Compared to other

popular and thorough IQ tests, such as Wechsler's tests, BKT is easy to administer, score, and

interpret; it's inexpensive; and it's still a viable measure of intelligence despite being standardised

decades ago. These are just a few of the reasons why many clinical psychologists use BKT in

their day-to-day work in institutions and hospitals. However, applying BKT without first
grasping some of the major difficulties can lead to erroneous IQ and/or incorrect conclusions

about the subject's intelligence. The following are some of the key challenges and considerations

to consider while utilising BKT: ratio IQ, Flynn effect, larger standard deviation, profile analysis,

and so on.

The Seguin Form Board Test

The Sequin Form Board Test was created as a teaching aid for children with mental

impairment using the "physiological technique." It was then used to assess children's general

intellect in the preschool and primary school years. Appropriate noms for the interpretation of

test scores have been created in the West as well as in our country from time to time. The

standard approach for administering this exam is to give three trials with the instruction to begin

placing the various wooden blocks at the command 'Start!' At the commencement of the test,

each subject's speed of performance is stressed. For the most part, no extra cues or support are

offered to the child. Incomplete cases are eventually ruled out or deemed unsuitable for judging

intelligence on this test.


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