The theories of intelligence have been developed epically by employing factor analysis intelligent of identify the structure of intelligence. Most popular theories have been discussed here. 1. Thompson's Sampling Theory: According to Thompson, mind consists of various independent powers. A test measures only a few of these powers. If two tests measure the same power, then some common factor exists [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the characteristics of gifted children. 1. Gifted children are uniformly and consistently high level performers not only in academic tests, but also on intelligence tests. This does not, however, mean that they top in all the subjects. While in general they tend to be toppers, there could be instances where the talented [...]
This article throws light upon the nine main requisites of a good test of intelligence. The requisites are: 1. A Clear Conceptual Frame 2. Testing Conditions 3. Item Characteristics 4. Psychometric Characteristics 5. Range of Difficulty Level 6. Objectivity of Scoring 7. Reliability 8. Validity 9. Norms. Requisite # 1. A Clear Conceptual Frame: While intelligence testing as a practice, [...]