When a Test Is Administered to the General Population, Norms

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a test is administered to the general population, norms should be established using a representative sample that

• A)has been administered the test under standard conditions.
• B)has been chosen in a completely random fashion.
• C)represents all segments of the population in proportion to their numbers.
• D)is comprised of a great many individuals.

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Definitions:

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals in their behaviors, abilities, experiences, or preferences, acknowledging that every person is unique.

Cognitive Challenges

Problems or difficulties in processing information, thinking, reasoning, or remembering.

Intelligence Scale

A method used to measure an individual's intellectual capabilities in various dimensions, usually resulting in a score.

Binet and Simon

Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon were French psychologists who, in the early 20th century, developed the first intelligence test to identify children needing special education.