Intelligence is defined as the mental ability of an individual, which differs among people; it portrays the mental power and is sum of different aspects some inborn, developed, shaped and moulded by socialisation. There are several forms of measuring intelligence (Watkins & Vicki, 2000). This paper evaluates individual computerized tests.
Accuracy Level
The results from the test were accurate at a 95% level of confidence. This is because the questions were structured to meet four major types of intelligence that is Classification skills, spatial skills, Logical reasoning, Pattern Recognition and general knowledge. The questions were simple but tactical to evaluate the level of intelligence. The test had 30 questions of which they covered all the above areas however; some aspects of intelligence were not covered. Areas not covered include short-term memory power and verbal power.
Biasness
The test was slightly biased since different people in different part of the world have different exposure and socialisation that affects their level of intelligence. The test also locked out those people who could not read or see. Intelligence is a measure of one’s potential; it is thus free of cultural and social bringing, the approach taken by the test was more of an achievement test than an intelligence test (Cohen & Swerdlik, 2010).
Individual Feelings Towards Individual Computerized Tests
When intelligence tests are used to gauge me with my peers, I feel it is not an objective way of comparison. This is so because other than my intelligence, there may be some external or internal factors that might affect my performance in the tests, thus undermining or giving an impression that my intelligence level is high than the way it is.
For example, a person who has a wide experience in doing aptitude tests may excel in an intelligence test, not because he or she is intelligent but the exposure of questions asked. Finally, I fell a person’s capability should not be measured with simple short questions as the case is in intelligence tests.
References
Cohen, R., & Swerdlik, E. (2010). Psychological Testing and Assessment. An Introduction to Tests and Measurement. Boston: McGraw-Hill Company.
Watkins, E., & Vicki, C. (2000). Testing and assessment in counseling practice. New Jersey: Routledge