Chapter 1: Variations in Psychological Attributes

Important Questions

1. Define psychometric approach.

2. Mention any two Psychological assessment methods.

3. What was two – factor theory?

4. What is Cognitive Assessment System (CAS)?

5. Differentiate between Intellectual Deficiency and Intellectual Giftedness.

Sample Questions

1. How can you differentiate between verbal and performance tests of intelligence? (CBSE 2008, 2014)

2. What extent is our intelligence the result of heredity (nature) and environment (nurture)? Discuss. (Delhi 2014)

3. Explain briefly the multiple intelligences identified by Gardner. (CBSE 2008)

4. How does the Triarchic theory help us to understand intelligence? (CBSE 2012-13)