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1 Psychological Testing & Assessment of Adolescents Abbey N Rhys College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Grand Canyon University CNL-523: Assessment, Tests, and Measurements Dr. Victoria Evans-Fulton February 21, 2024

2 Psychological Testing & Assessment of Adolescents Intelligence tests and assessments have been present in many settings for a little over a century. These tests have been altered and shifted to address current levels of intellectual ability for a variety of purposes including school placement, job placement, and potential for learning delays. This paper will discuss the importance of intelligence tests, focusing on the Stanford- Binet Intelligence Scales to address the attributes and results this test provides. Why Are IQ Tests Significant? Intelligence tests have many significant roles in varying fields such as psychology, employment, and education. These tests originated in the school setting to assess students who required more assistance with their academics (Stevens, 2016). The term intelligence quotient is shortened to IQ which is most commonly used when discussing intelligence tests (Stevens, 2016). IQ tests are important because they measure an individual's ability to reason, and they can gauge how well a person can utilize information and logic when responding to questions (Stevens, 2016). IQ tests can give insight into a person’s ability to complete tasks presented to them in a specific setting such as school. Teachers can then use this information to address a student’s weaknesses in certain areas and their strengths which can help discover which areas a student needs extra help (Stevens, 2016). Additionally, IQ tests can also be used to predict how a person will succeed in different areas such as abstract thinking or logical reasoning (Stevens, 2016). Other areas that IQ tests assess include pattern recognition and comprehension of cultural and societal norms (Stevens, 2016).

3 Attributes of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales (SB5) is a well-known psychometric tool for the assessment of various cognitive abilities such as fluid reasoning, knowledge, quantitative reasoning, visual-spatial processing, and working memory (Becker, 2003). The SB5 was designed to address cognitive strengths and weaknesses in multiple populations including children, adolescents, and adults, which makes it beneficial for all age groups (Roid, n.d.). SB5 is “based on a representative sample of 4,800 individuals” between the ages of two and eighty-five years (Roid, n.d., para. 2). Within this test, there are ten subtests which take approximately five minutes each to administer (Roid, n.d.). The SB5 also includes both verbal and non-verbal forms of communication and comprehension (Roid, n.d.). This test was developed with a focus on equality within cultural differences, meaning the test items have been evaluated and altered to ensure no biases were present (Becker, 2003). However, after researching accessibility it seems there are limited language options available for the SB5, and no specific translations are readily available for use aside from English and Spanish. Example of When to Administer the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales Imagine the following scenario: Jane is 12 years old and has been in middle school for one full semester. Her grades have steadily decreased throughout this semester, and she seems to be struggling with subjects like math and reading comprehension but is excelling in art and science. During math and reading classes, her teacher reports an inability to sit still, high levels of fidgeting, and generalized irritability. There have been no significant changes to her home life, and she has not been diagnosed with any form of learning disability at this point. The SB5 would be a very beneficial tool in this case to assess any potential areas of cognitive delay and to ensure that Jane is developing at the appropriate rate for her age group. It could also help

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