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Psychological - Lecture 6 Exam Questions!!!! (Catherine)

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It is important to consider both individual and group differences in IQ testing because, while group averages remain relatively stable over time, individual IQ scores can fluctuate due to personal, environmental, or situational factors. This helps ensure fair and accurate interpretation of intelligence results.

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Why is it important to consider individual as well as group differences in IQ testing?

  • Because individual differences in IQ exist that may cause some individuals to show a change in IQ

  • IQ is stable in groups across time, though individuals will fluctuate

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Why is it important to consider individual as well as group differences in IQ testing?

  • Because individual differences in IQ exist that may cause some individuals to show a change in IQ

  • IQ is stable in groups acr...

Fluid and Crystallised intelligence decline with age, can then same be said to be true for IQ?

*IQ is said to be relatively stable over time (despite the answer to the previous flash card)

  • Fluid decreases by early adulthood

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What are the key points of the Flynn effect?

  • The Flynn-effect causes IQ to increase over time

  • IQ is, in effect, re-set when tests are re-normed

  • Therefore ...

What has been consistently found with Gender Differences in IQ testing

Gender differences exist for SPECIFIC intellectual abilities
women and men have different strengths and weakness
Women go for accuracy, men g...

A diagnosis of Intellectual Disability can be of crucial importance to a person, what are some key considerations?

Intellectual Disability criteria is extremely sensitive,
Having an ID impacts: Conceptual, Social and Practical skills
ID diagnosis ...

What is an important and, if poorly handled, quite controversial element of Indigenous Populations IQ scores?

  • Indigenous Populations are at risk for low IQ and associated legal complications

  • It is important to remember that IQ tests w...

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Psychological - Lecture 6 Exam Questions!!!! (Catherine)
TermDefinition

Why is it important to consider individual as well as group differences in IQ testing?

  • Because individual differences in IQ exist that may cause some individuals to show a change in IQ

  • IQ is stable in groups across time, though individuals will fluctuate

Fluid and Crystallised intelligence decline with age, can then same be said to be true for IQ?

*IQ is said to be relatively stable over time (despite the answer to the previous flash card)

  • Fluid decreases by early adulthood

  • Crystallised is relatively stable then starts to decline by mid 60’s

What are the key points of the Flynn effect?

  • The Flynn-effect causes IQ to increase over time

  • IQ is, in effect, re-set when tests are re-normed

  • Therefore it is unfair to compare a 20 years old from 2013 score with a 20 years old’s score from 1950

  • It is unclear exactly what causes the Flynn-effect, though certainly improvements in technology, healthcare, SES, education, environment, and diet are thought to contribute

  • It is possible that the Flynn-effect will reverse as we maybe rely too heavily on technology and devices rather than develop self-reliant skills.

What has been consistently found with Gender Differences in IQ testing

Gender differences exist for SPECIFIC intellectual abilities
women and men have different strengths and weakness
Women go for accuracy, men go for speed.

A diagnosis of Intellectual Disability can be of crucial importance to a person, what are some key considerations?

Intellectual Disability criteria is extremely sensitive,
Having an ID impacts: Conceptual, Social and Practical skills
ID diagnosis or lack has major implications (e.g. death penalty, criminal justice, social benefits, educational support)
*Whilst it is possible to fake, it’s hard to fake effectively (can be spotted)
*2.5-3% of Australia population have ID
6.5-7% have at least borderline diagnosis

What is an important and, if poorly handled, quite controversial element of Indigenous Populations IQ scores?

  • Indigenous Populations are at risk for low IQ and associated legal complications

  • It is important to remember that IQ tests were written, normed/standardised in the context of white, middle class north American men, and are rarely culture-free

  • The low scores are perhaps more a reflection of the low SES & restriction of opportunities open to Indigenous population rather than of the IQ of Indigenous populations

  • NB Indigenous Europeans and Australians score around the same as each other.

What are some of the reasons the Intellectually gifted may require inventions?

  • They develop asynchronously

  • They can be (wrongly) labelled ADHD or ID

  • They can be Intense

  • by age of 5-6 feeling self-doubt, isolated & protective

  • by High School interpersonal skills decrease: isolation & anxiety increase

  • The child’s Emotional Intelligence is a predictor in how well they do

  • They require intervention - converts anxiety into powerful visions for success

  • Without intervention: under-achievement & self-destruction