Testing of Intellectual Abilities in Various Sociocultural Environments
Testing of Intellectual Abilities in Various Sociocultural Environments

Summary/Abstract: This study concerns possibilities for fair testing ofintellectual abilities in the context of different socioculturalenvironments. It traces the history of testing and misuse of testresults to discriminate against various groups. Using examples ofspecific items from currently used WISC tests, the study showshow the environment influences test results. It then describesfour models of the relationship between intelligence and tools tomeasure it in various sociocultural environments. In the last partof the study we propose a possible development of psychologicaltesting that might make it truly fair and thus widely usable. Wemention different paths to culturally appropriate tests with anemphasis on principles of dynamic testing.

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