This presentation focuses on the assessment of intelligence, covering its importance, objectives, and various methods used to measure intelligence. It includes standardized intelligence tests like Stanford-Binet, Wechsler Scales (WAIS, WISC), and group intelligence tests. The presentation also explains the principles of test construction, IQ scoring, and the application of intelligence tests in educational, clinical, and occupational settings. A useful resource for psychology students, educators, and nursing professionals.

2. Introduction
 The assessment of intelligence is a systematic process
of measuring an individual’s intellectual functioning.
 Intelligence testing helps in understanding cognitive
abilities, learning potential, problem-solving skills, and
general mental capacity.

3. Definition
 Intelligence is defined as the ability to learn from
experience, solve problems, and adapt to new
situations.
 Assessment of intelligence involves the use of
standardized tools and techniques to evaluate
intellectual abilities.

4. Objectives of Intelligence Assessment
 To identify intellectual strengths and weaknesses
 To diagnose intellectual disability or giftedness
 To assist in educational and vocational planning
 To understand developmental or neurological disorders
 To guide therapy or intervention plans

5. Types of Intelligence Tests : Based on
Performance
1. Verbal Tests
What are Verbal Tests?
 Verbal tests check a person’s ability to use language. These tests
involve words, numbers, and understanding things through spoken
or written questions.
What do they include?
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
• Arithmetic (basic maths problems)
• General knowledge

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Advantages:
• Good for checking communication and reasoning
• Easy to administer
Suitable For:
• Literate individuals (jinhe padhne-likhne aata ho)
• Used often in schools, colleges, and jobs

7. 2. Non-verbal or Performance Tests
What are Non-verbal Tests?
These tests do not use words. Instead, they use pictures, shapes,
blocks, or patterns. The person has to solve puzzles or complete
patterns without reading or speaking.
What do they include?
• Picture puzzles
• Block arranging
• Pattern recognition
• Completing series of shapes

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Suitable For:
• Children
• People with speech or hearing issues
• People who can’t read or write
• People from different cultures or backgrounds
Advantages:
• Reduces language barriers
• Tests visual reasoning and problem-solving

9. 3. Verbal Group Intelligence Test
 These are language-based tests given to a group of people
at the same time.
 They check how well a person understands and uses words,
language, and logic.
Purpose:
 To assess verbal reasoning, comprehension, and general
intelligence using written or spoken language.

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What it includes:
• Vocabulary
• Analogies (Relationship between words)
• Sentence completion
• Arithmetic reasoning
• Reading comprehension
Suitable for:
• Literate individuals who can read and understand language
• Often used in schools, colleges, and job selection exams

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Examples:
• Army Alpha Test (used in World War I)
• Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) – widely used in
schools
Advantages:
• Can test many people at once (time-saving)
• Easy to administer and score
• Helpful in academic or competitive exams

12. 4. Non-verbal Group Intelligence Test
These tests use pictures, symbols, and patterns, and are given to a group of
people at the same time. No reading or writing is required.
Purpose:
To test logical thinking, visual reasoning, and problem-solving skills without
using language.
What it includes:
• Picture completion
• Pattern recognition
• Series completion (figures)
• Classification of shapes

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Suitable for:
• People who cannot read/write
• Children, people from different cultures or backgrounds
• People with speech or hearing difficulties
Examples:
• Army Beta Test (used in World War I for illiterate soldiers)
• Raven’s Progressive Matrices (Group Form)

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✅ Advantages:
• Less affected by language or education
• More culture-fair
• Can be used in diverse populations