Answer to Question #241921 in Psychology for Prof.

Question

According to the textbook (Chapter 7) "The IQ test has been synonymous with intelligence for over a century."

Discuss the strengths and limitations of defining intelligence based on the performance on a standardized test.

How does the study of twins help us understand the nature-nurture controversy with respect to intelligence better?

Do you feel IQ tests fail to tell the whole story of someone's intelligence? If so, how do they fall short?

Have you ever taken and IQ test? What was your experience?

Answer 1

The strengths of defining intelligence based on the performance on a standardized test is that it allows individuals to understand how brain operates, helps to identify gifted people, and provides valuable diagnostic insights about intelligence However, some of the weaknesses is that IQ tests fails to produce consistent scores across cultural groups. It may include questions that emphasize specific skills that essential only in one cultural group, neglecting skills from another society.

The study of twins helps us to understand nature versus nurture influences an individual intelligence

I feel IQ tests fail to tell the whole story of someone's intelligence is it is socially biased.

Yes I have taken IQ test and my experience was good since I passed. However, the joy of an individual's passing the IQ test is dependent on another people's failure, which makes it sad at the same time.