Exam 6: Group Tests and Controversies in Ability Testing

Intercept bias refers to:

A test is said to show bias in _________when it measures different hypothetical traits psychological constructs) for one group than another or measures the same trait but with differing degrees of accuracy.

Raven's Progressive Matrices was originally designed as a measure of

According to Schaie, the vast majority of us show no meaningful decline in the skills measured by the Primary Mental Abilities Test until we are well into our

_____________are substances that can cross the placental barrier and cause physical deformities in the fetus.

Which of the below is a relatively recent approach to achievement testing?

For the Standard Progressive Matrices, a typical split-half reliability is about

What has become a virtual consensus among researchers studying the effect of aging on intelligence?

The norms for the Differential Aptitude Test DAT) are based upon_______ individuals.

The scholastic aptitude index on the Differential Aptitude Test consists of

The General Aptitude Test Battery is composed of

Since bureaucracies and educational institutions exist at the will of the people, it can be argued that these institutions are ethically bound to act in a manner that is "politically appropriate" to their location. This is the philosophy of

An item or subscale of a test is considered to have bias in ___________when it is demonstrated to be relatively more difficult for members of one group than another when the general ability level of the groups being compared is held constant and no reasonable theoretical rationale exists to explain group differences on the item or subscale) in question.

According to Lynn, the mean IQ for Japanese is estimated to be

What were the findings of comparing the computerized version of the DAT to the paper and pencil version?

Which statement is not a misconception about IQ?

The following is NOT true regarding the Law School Admission Test LSAT):

In some studies, asymptomatic lead exposure is associated with an average decrement of about _____points in IQ.

According to the philosophy of_________ , without exception, the best qualified candidates should be selected for employment, admission, or other privilege.

The subtests from the Multidimensional Aptitude Battery incorporate