The Tellegen & Briggs Formula 4 Calculator, available at Cogn-IQ.org, is a specialized tool designed to help professionals recalibrate and interpret scores from psychological assessments. It provides an efficient way to calculate the Tellegen-Briggs Index (TBI), which is particularly useful when standardization data is unavailable or limited. Background The Tellegen-Briggs …
The Dataset Generator available at Cogn-IQ.org is a powerful resource designed for researchers and practitioners working with Item Response Theory (IRT). This tool simulates datasets tailored for psychometric analysis, enabling users to explore a range of testing scenarios with customizable item and subject characteristics. It supports the widely used 2-Parameter …
Research into high intelligence provides valuable insights into human cognitive abilities and their impact on individual and societal progress. By exploring the historical development of intelligence studies, the challenges of measuring exceptional cognitive abilities, and recent advancements in neuroscience and psychometrics, this article highlights the ongoing importance of understanding high-IQ …
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), developed in 1955 by David Wechsler, introduced a broader and more dynamic approach to assessing cognitive abilities. Over the years, it has been refined through several editions, becoming one of the most widely used tools in psychological and neurocognitive evaluations. This post reviews its …
The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) has been a central element of academic assessment in the United States for nearly a century. Initially designed to provide an equitable way to evaluate academic potential, its evolution reflects shifts in societal values, educational theories, and cognitive research. This post examines the SAT’s historical …
The Jouve-Cerebrals Figurative Sequences (JCFS) is a self-administered test designed to measure nonverbal cognitive abilities, focusing on pattern recognition and problem-solving. This post outlines the psychometric evaluation of the JCFS, emphasizing its reliability and practical applications while acknowledging areas for future development. Background The JCFS was developed to provide a …
The Jouve-Cerebrals Word Similarities (JCWS) test offers a detailed approach to assessing vocabulary and verbal reasoning abilities. This post examines the psychometric properties of the test, focusing on its reliability, validity, and potential applications in academic and clinical settings. Background The JCWS test builds on the foundation established by the …
The I Am a Word (IAW) test represents a distinct method for assessing verbal abilities, offering an open-ended and untimed format designed to accommodate a diverse range of examinees. This approach promotes genuine responses while fostering inclusivity and engagement in testing environments. Background The IAW test emerged as a response …
Research into cognitive testing often aims to clarify the underlying structures of intelligence. This study analyzed data from the Jouve Cerebrals Test of Induction (JCTI) and the General Ability Measure for Adults (GAMA) to identify two distinct factors influencing reasoning abilities: spatial-temporal reasoning and abstract reasoning. Using data from 118 …
This study examines how cognitive abilities vary between literary and scientific contexts. By analyzing assessment data from 60 participants using JCCES and ACT tools, the research identifies distinct patterns that suggest the need for tailored educational approaches. These findings emphasize the importance of understanding how domain-specific tasks engage different cognitive …
