Intelligence testing is a method used by psychologists to measure an individual's cognitive abilities such as problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, memory capacity, and verbal comprehension. These tests provide insights into one's intellectual potential and are commonly used for educational placement or clinical assessments.
The process of administering an assessment to a large sample of individuals to establish norms and standards for interpreting test scores.
IQ (Intelligence Quotient): A numerical score derived from intelligence tests that represents an individual's relative cognitive abilities compared to their peers.