ARE MENTAL TEST QUESTIONS SILLY
Marjorie Van de Water examines the nature of mental test questions and ponders whether odd or playful prompts reveal more about reasoning than rigidity. The piece explores how readers respond to unconventional items like a snake, a cow, and a spar as part of cognitive assessments.
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Courts and science clash over child intelligence tests in court
A court case on damages for a boy labeled feeble minded reveals the difficulty of judging intellect from a single test question. Experts warn that intelligence assessment requires thorough medical examination, standardized methods, and court cooperation to avoid biased or erroneous rulings.
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