The Importance Of Multiple Intelligence Test

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Intelligence test are numerous test that measure reasoning and problem solving. The many intelligent quotient are both different in numerous ways in which test scores vary from person to person. First, there is the cultural fair intelligence test that is non-verbal and based on logical reasoning (International High IQ Society, 2015). The test asked me questions of figures that logically belongs on the spot of the question mark. The questions were mostly shapes and figuring out which shape will go next in the box. Secondly, came the classical intelligence test which consist of synonyms and numbers. An example, from the High Society IQ would state, “4, 6, 9, 6, 14, and 6 and what number would go next (2015).The questions at first seemed difficult, …show more content…

This concept was argued by Raymond Cattel in 1971 where he proposed fluid and crystallized intelligence. According to the textbook, “Fluid intelligence, is working memory and process and information processing that allows us to think quickly and flexibly. (Grisson et al, 289). Whereas, crystallized intelligence pertains to information in long-term storage, such as knowledge we require through experience. (Grisson, et al, 289) . The questions pertain “I am sensitive to moods and feelings of others?” From what I know about myself I can answer accurately that I am like this because of how I was raised. We are born with different styles, preferences, and talents that it is not always easy to just know one thing. I believe the other test make it harder for people who have not learned as much as well as others. For example, “North Americans often associate verbal and mathematical skills with intelligence, but some seafaring cultures in the islands of the South Pacific view spatial memory and navigational skills as markers of intelligence” (Autumn Group, 2015). This concept goes back to nature vs nurture because it varies from person to person. These tools aide to understand overall personality and

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