An understanding of intelligence and assessment of individual differences is highlighted in this portion of the course. Students must understand issues related to test construction and fair use.

• What is intelligence and how can we study it to understand it?

5.9 Introduction to Intelligence

• 5.L Define intelligence and list characteristics of how psychologists measure intelligence.
• 5.M Discuss how culture influences the definition of intelligence.
• 5.N Compare and contrast historic and contemporary theories of intelligence.
• 5.O Identify the contributions of key researchers in intelligence research and testing.

5.10 Psychometric Principles and Intelligence Testing

• 5.P Explain how psychologists design tests, including standardization strategies and other techniques to establish reliability and validity.
• 5.Q Interpret the meaning of scores in terms of the normal curve.
• 5.R Describe relevant labels related to intelligence testing.