The abbreviation "IQ" comes from the German term Intelligenz-Quotient, originally coined by psychologist William Stern. Intelligence quotient, or IQ, is a score derived from one of several different standardized tests designed to assess relative intelligence. Some of the popular standardized tests include the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale is now in its Fifth Edition.
It is a cognitive ability and intelligence test that is used to diagnose developmental or cognitive deficiencies in young children. The test measures five weighted factors and consists of both verbal and nonverbal subtests. The five factors being tested are knowledge, quantitative reasoning, visual-spatial processing, working memory, and fluid reasoning. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) is a test designed to measure…
