Judge the value of intelligence tests.
What will be an ideal response?
Psychological tests, including intelligence tests, are like tools. Their effectiveness and value depend on the knowledge, skill, and integrity of the user.
Intelligence tests can tell us about individual differences that make people different from each other. We can gain some insight into an individual's ability to use fluid and quantitative reasoning and working memory. In tests that yield composite scores in addition to an overall IQ score, we can quickly see patterns of strengths and weaknesses in different areas of the person's intelligence.
The negative uses of intelligences tests include using them to stereotype a student and to lead to expectations. Another misuse of IQ tests occurs when they are used as the main or sole indicator of competence.
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