Hi Carol--
In my classes, I bring out the old, original WISC (1949 I think) and let
them tackle sample questions and tasks. I state upfront that this is for
demonstration purposes only and that this is not to be taken as
diagnostic of their own intelligence. Given the dated and sexist nature
of some of the items and questions, they can see why tests need to be
revised and updated. They can also experience individual differences in
a non-threatening format. I am blanking on the subtest name right now,
but it is where you show a picture with something missing, and they have
to identify what it is. Some students see it and name it right away and
others lag behind...and students comment on that. Sometimes I also bring
out the Bayley scales (used to measure infant/toddler intelligence) and
let them experience what that is like. Then I ask if they can understand
why we don't tend to find strong correlations between infant and
adol./adult IQ scores. Or I ask them to write in class a couple of
paragraphs about what an intelligent person has to know or be able to
do, and why those skills, abilities or knowledge are important. The
other thing that comes to mind is that in the Myers intro psych
instructor manual, there is a Mensa quiz that contains items similar to
those found on typical IQ tests. I've had students take it outside of
class and then I ask if them to try and classify the types of
skills/abilities being tested, and whether there are aspects of
intelligence not tested by the test.
Now that I've read your e-mail all the way through (I stopped after the
question) I can't think of any specific to the biological basis on
intelligence right now.
Sorry,
Julie
DeVolder Carol L wrote:
Hi,
Does anyone have any suggestions for demonstrations regarding
intelligence? I’m just looking for ways of livening up the discussion
on the biological bases of intelligence in Brain and Behavior.
Thanks
Carol
Carol DeVolder, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Chair, Department of Psychology
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, Iowa 52803
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