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Intelligence: Foundations and issues in assessment

Gottfredson, Linda, Saklofske, Donald H.·2009·Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne

Abstract

There is no more central topic in psychology than intelligence and intelligence testing. With a history as long as psychology itself, intelligence is the most studied and likely the best understood construct in psychology, albeit still with many “unknowns. ” The psychometric sophistication employed in creating intelligence tests is at the highest level. The authors provide an overview of the history, theory, and assessment of intelligence. Five questions are proposed and discussed that focus on key areas of confusion or misunderstanding associated with the measurement and assessment of intelligence.

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Authors
Gottfredson, L., & Saklofske, D. H.
Affiliations
  • University of Delaware (US)
  • University of Calgary (CA)
Venue
Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne
Published
2009-08
Volume
50
Issue
3
Pages
183-195
ISSN
  • 0708-5591 (ISSN-L)
  • 1878-7304
OpenAlex
W2151256861
Cited by
118
References
65
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 27 · 2019: 10 · 2018: 3 · 2017: 3 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 13 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 7 · 2012: 8
FWCI
8.05
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Cognitive Abilities and Testing
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Psychological Testing and Assessment
Keywords
intelligence, intelligence testing, intelligence assessment, history of intelligence testing, intelligence theory, measurement of intelligence, psychometrics

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