The Psychological Methods of Testing Intelligence (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Stern

9780265643129: The Psychological Methods of Testing Intelligence (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265643120 ISBN 13: 9780265643129

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How to measure intelligence and why it matters for learning
This book surveys the methods used to test intelligence, explains how tests are designed to spotlight a person’s general mental adaptability, and discusses how results relate to education and practice.

It covers the development of testing from early work to modern approaches, including single tests, serial testing, and the use of correlations to estimate ability. The author aims to make the study accessible to teachers, school officials, and professionals who work with children and youth, while also presenting criticisms and proposed improvements based on real-world experience.

The work blends theory with practical reporting from several years of testing in schools and clinics, highlighting both the promise and the limits of intelligence testing as a tool for education and child welfare. It also situates testing within the broader field of applied psychology, offering a critical perspective on how tests should be interpreted and used in practice.

Foundational ideas about what intelligence testing seeks to measure and how tests differ.
Discussion of single tests, serial testing, and how correlations inform judgments of ability.
Connections between testing results and teaching, classroom placement, and child welfare.
Critical insights into limitations, gaps, and careful application in real settings.

Ideal for educators, school physicians, administrators, and others working with children and youth who want a grounded overview of intelligence testing and its practical value.

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