6-3. Whether they are administered via paper and pencil, by computer, or online, we discussed several main types of tests. Tests of cognitive abilities measure things like reasoning ability and include intelligence tests and tests of specific cognitive abilities such as mechanical comprehension.

There are also tests of motor and physical abilities, and measures of personality and interests. With respect to personality, psychologists often focus on the “big five” personality dimensions: extroversion, emotional stability/

neuroticism, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience. Achievement tests measure what someone has learned.