Assignment: Debating Ability Testing
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, view the IQ: A history of deceit video.
For your initial post, you will present at least two viewpoints debating professional approaches to assessment used in psychology for ages 7-16. In addition to the required reading, research a minimum of one peer-reviewed article on ability testing research at is pertains to ages 7-16.
In your initial post, you must
• Briefly compare and discuss at least two theories of intelligence and the contemporary assessment measures related to those theories.
• Analyze challenges related to assessing individuals in your assigned age group and describe any special ethical and socio-cultural issues which must be considered.
• Analyze and provide evidence from validation studies supporting and opposing the use of specific instruments with your assigned population.
• Present the pros and cons of individual versus group assessment of ability.
• Summarize the implications of labeling and mislabeling individuals in your assigned age group as a result of testing and assessment.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Attachment:- IQ-A-History-of-Deceit.rar