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AP Psychology 2.8.B Measuring Intelligence

Practise interpreting intelligence-test results through IQ distributions and percentile scores while evaluating reliability and validity in assessment contexts.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Psychology

Exam points

  • Interpret IQ score distributions to compare percentile rank, mean and standard deviation.
  • Distinguish test-retest reliability from construct and predictive validity in assessment scenarios.

2.8.B—Explain how intelligence is measured question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

What would a psychometrician conclude about a personality test that tells a person she is an extreme extrovert the first time she takes the test and an extreme introvert the next time she takes it?

A

This personality test has low reliability but high validity.

B

The test is probably high in construct validity but isn't very predictive.

C

These test norms and standardization probably need improvement.

D

The results indicate that the test has low test-retest reliability.

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