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Hillery, Joseph M.; Fugita, Stephen S. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1975
Effects of the number of individuals coacting while taking two standardized motor performance tests were examined. Increases in aptitude scores corresponding to increases in group size were predicted based upon the summation hypothesis of social facilitation theory. Results indicated a group size effect. (Author/BJG)
Descriptors: Group Testing, Job Applicants, Occupational Tests, Performance Factors
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Storandt, Martha – Journal of Gerontology, 1977
Timed and untimed scoring methods were employed with five WAIS subtests administered to 40 young and 40 old subjects matched for verbal intelligence. Elimination of bonuses for rapid performance differentially improved the scores of older subjects but did not raise those scores to levels achieved by the young. (Author)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Gerontology
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Bauernfeind, Robert H. – School Counselor, 1971
This article examines problems inherent in current practice: (1) defining the concept of intelligence"; (2) using tests which rely on school taught skills; (3) relying too exclusively on test scores; and (4) introducing the concept of chronological age into IQ ratings, further distorting results. Some positive alternatives are offered. (CJ)
Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Anxiety, Group Testing, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
Reilly, Richard R.; Evans, Franklin R. – 1974
One of the many criticisms leveled at standardized testing is that the time limits commonly used require a speed component of performance which may act to the disadvantaged of certain culturally defined groups. Recent studies by the authors examined the question of differential time limits and group performance for standardized academic aptitude…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Aptitude Tests, College Students, Group Testing