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The Evaluation of Infant Intelligence: Infant Intelligence Scores-- True or False?

Author(s):
Lewis, Michael; McGurk, Harry
Publication Year:
1972
Report Number:
RB-72-32
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
17
Subject/Key Words:
Bayley Scales of Infant Development., Infants, Intelligence Tests, Intervention, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Predictive Measurement, Research Methodology

Abstract

Infant intelligence from birth until the age of two was measured to determine the usefulness of infant intelligence tests. Twenty infants were tested regularly over the twoyear period. Results showed neither simplex nor other long-term patterns of interrelationship among the infant intelligence scores obtained. The study concludes that the concept of general intelligences does not apply to the infancy period and intelligence tests should not, therefore, be used to judge the effectiveness of intervention programs. (DJ) (17pp.)

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