BOOK: Psychological Testing: History, principles, and Applications (7th Edition) by Robert J. Gregory

1. What kind of evidence does Howard Gardner present for his theory of multiple intelligences?

2. Describe three of the Wechsler subtests.

3. Define test bias. How does the concept of test bias differ from the concept of test fairness?

4. What is Sternberg's model of intelligence? What kinds of criticisms has he made of traditional methods of intelligence testing? 5. What are some of the findings that argue against genetic interpretation of racial differences in IQ?

6. From 'The IQ Myth' (in the video collection on Meskanas, shown in class on October 24) In what sense is IQ a myth? What does the documentary have to say about cultural bias in IQ testing? Does it make sense to make a separate IQ test for racial or ethnic minorities? What does the documentary offer in terms of the pros and cons of this issue?

7. Give the formula for the item-discrimination index and define each of the terms. What values can the index take? What is a desirable value for the item-discrimination index?

8. Define item analysis and describe its purpose(s).

9. Describe the nature of intellectual changes from young adulthood to old age.