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The Problem with IQ Tests
28:12 - 34:51 (06:39)
Many items in IQ tests lack face validity and are chosen through a technique called dust bowl empiricism, which can be disadvantageous for certain groups of people.
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The content of good test items for personality disorders is unknown, however certain items in aggregate have been found to predict these disorders.
28:12 - 31:19 (03:07)
Personality Disorders
Summary
The content of good test items for personality disorders is unknown, however certain items in aggregate have been found to predict these disorders. Empirical evidence suggests these test items have good psychometric properties but the reason for their effectiveness is unclear.
ChapterThe Problem with IQ Tests
Episode#302 – Richard Haier: IQ Tests, Human Intelligence, and Group Differences
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The use of certain words on IQ tests can be unfair to disadvantaged individuals who may not be familiar with them, according to expert testimony.
31:20 - 34:51 (03:30)
IQ tests
Summary
The use of certain words on IQ tests can be unfair to disadvantaged individuals who may not be familiar with them, according to expert testimony. Many aspects of IQ tests lack face validity and are based on a flawed approach known as dust bowl empiricism.