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Assessment of Cognitive Abilities

Meaning and Types of Cognitive Abilities (include intelligence, attention, concentration,

learning and memory among others) – 500 words
I. Intelligence
Meaning and Definition of Intelligence (500 words)
Gender and Cultural Differences (300 words)
Factors Influencing Intelligence (500 words)
Theories of Intelligence (800 words)
Measurement of Intelligence (800 words)
 1. Bhatia’s Battery of Intelligence Test
Introduction: The historical background of the battery is discussed. Discuss about types.
Purpose and sample on whom it was administered. Psychometric properties. Advantages and
disadvantages.
Review of Literature: 5 studies. Reviewing the research literature means finding, reading, and
summarizing the published research relevant to Bhatia’s Battery. An empirical report needs to be
written in American Psychological Association (APA) style.
Methodology
Aims/ Objectives: This will basically consist of the main objectives or purpose of the battery.
Materials: List all the materials.
Proforma of the Subject: It contain all the detailed information about the participant such as:
Name:
Date of Birth:
Age:
Gender:
Educational Qualification:
Occupation:
Religion:
Language:
Place:
Time:
Procedure: Write detailed procedure for each test in Bhatia’s Battery. Rapport building,
administration, instructions, etc.
Controls: (number them).
Introspective Report: After completion of the test by the participant, an introspective report
is to be taken from the participant. The report will include feelings overall experience &
difficulties (if any) faced by the participant. The report is to be written in practicum notebook
in first person only.
Observation Report: During the test administration the experimenter has to observe the
subject & record the behavioral observation, which can be used in writing the report if any
major is seen.
Analysis of the Results: After the participant completes the test, the answer sheet is to bescored
with the help of the scoring key and the data is to be interpreted with the help of the norms
given in the manual. The scores can then be mentioned and interpreted under this heading.
Tables/ Figures :- Any tables/figures/diagrams to be drawn in pencil on blank page with proper
title andnumber.
Discussion: You will discuss the result based on the interpretation. It maybe further analysed in
the light of the introspective report.
Conclusion: Under this heading, you will conclude the findings of the test based on the
subject’s scores in terms of norms
Recommendations: Recommendations are based on the results of your experiment and indicate
the specific measures or directions that can be taken. For example, an experiment might have
implications for poor quality of life and might recommend concrete steps/actions that can be
taken. (MSc Psychology and MSc Wellness Counselling students to write them accordingly).
References (APA style): The books, websites and the manual referred to by the learner are
mentionedin American Psychological Association (APA)format 7 th Edition. References have
to be written in APA format. These should be listed alphabetically.

2. Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices

Introduction: The historical background of the test is discussed. Discuss about types.
Purpose and sample on whom it was administered. Psychometric properties. Advantages and
disadvantages.
Review of Literature: 5 studies. Reviewing the research literature means finding, reading, and
summarizing the published research relevant to the test. An empirical report needs to be written
in American Psychological Association (APA) style.
Methodology
Aims/ Objectives: This will basically consist of the main objectives or purpose of the test.
Materials: List all the materials.
Proforma of the Subject: It contain all the detailed information about the participant such
as:
Name:
Date of Birth:
Age:
Gender:
Educational Qualification:
Occupation:
Religion:
Language:
Place:
Time:
Procedure: Write detailed procedure for each test in RPN. Rapport building, administration,
instructions, etc.
Controls: (number them).
Introspective Report: After completion of the test by the participant, an introspective report
is to be taken from the participant. The report will include feelings overall experience &
difficulties (if any) faced by the participant. The report is to be written in practicum notebook
in first person only.
Observation Report: During the test administration the experimenter has to observe the
subject & record the behavioral observation, which can be used in writing the report if any
major is seen.
Analysis of the Results: After the participant completes the test, the answer sheet is to be
scored with the help of the scoring key and the data is to be interpreted with the help of the
norms given in the manual. The scores can then be mentioned and interpreted under this
heading.
Tables/ Figures: Any tables/figures/diagrams to be drawn in pencil on blank page with proper
title andnumber.
Discussion: You will discuss the result based on the interpretation. It maybe further analysed
in the light of the introspective report.
Conclusion: Under this heading, you will conclude the findings of the test based on the
subject’s scores in terms of norms
Recommendations: Recommendations are based on the results of your experiment and
indicate the specific measures or directions that can be taken. For example, an experiment
might have implications for poor quality of life and might recommend concrete steps/actions
that can be taken. (MSc Psychology and MSc Wellness Counselling students to write them
accordingly).
References (APA style): The books, websites and the manual referred to by the learner are
mentionedin American Psychological Association (APA)format 7th Edition. References have
to be written in APA format. These should be listed alphabetically.

II. Attention and Concentration

Meaning of Attention and Concentration: Meaning and relationship between them.
Types of Attention: Selective, Divided, Sustained (also known as concentration) and
Executive; voluntary and involuntary.
Factors influencing attention – external and internal.
Importance of attention and concentration.
Measurement of attention and concentration

3. Division of Attention
Introduction: The historical background of the experiment is discussed. Discuss about parts
and series in each part. Purpose. Advantages and disadvantages.
Review of Literature: 5 studies. Reviewing the research literature means finding, reading, and
summarizing the published research relevant to the test. An empirical report needs to be written
in American Psychological Association (APA) style.
Methodology
Aims/ Objectives: This will basically consist of the main objectives or purpose of the
experiment.
Hypotheses:
1.
2.
Variables:
Independent Variable:
Dependent Variable:
Materials: List all the materials.
Proforma of the Subject: It contain all the detailed information about the participant such
as:
Name:
Date of Birth:
Age:
Gender:
Educational Qualification:
Occupation:
Religion:
Language:
Place:
Time:
Procedure: Write detailed procedure for each test in RPN. Rapport building, administration,
instructions, etc.
Controls: (number them).
Introspective Report: After completion of the test by the participant, an introspective report
is to be taken from the participant. The report will include feelings overall experience &
difficulties (if any) faced by the participant. The report is to be written in practicum notebook
in first person only.
Observation Report: During the test administration the experimenter has to observe the
subject & record the behavioral observation, which can be used in writing the report if any
major is seen.
Analysis of the Results: After the participant completes the test, the answer sheet is to be
scored with the help of the scoring key and the data is to be interpreted with the help of the
norms given in the manual. The scores can then be mentioned and interpreted under this
heading.
Tables/ Figures: Any tables/figures/diagrams to be drawn in pen on blank page with proper title
and number.
Discussion: You will discuss the results based on the hypotheses. It maybe further analysed in
the light of the introspective report.
Conclusion: Under this heading, you will report if the subject’s results accept the hypotheses
or reject the hypotheses.
Recommendations: Recommendations are based on the results of your experiment and
indicate the specific measures or directions that can be taken. For example, an experiment
might have implications for poor quality of life and might recommend concrete steps/actions
that can be taken. (MSc Psychology and MSc Wellness Counselling students to write them
accordingly).
References (APA style): The books, websites and the manual referred to by the learner are
mentionedin American Psychological Association (APA) format 7th Edition. References have
to be written in APA format. These should be listed alphabetically.
 III. Learning and Memory
General Introduction
 Meaning of Learning and Memory: Meaning and relationship between them.
 Types of Memory and Learning
 Factors influencing– external and internal.
 Importance of learning and memory
 Theories of Learning and Memory
 Measurement of Memory and learning

1. PGI Memory Scale

Introduction: The historical background of the experiment is discussed. Discuss about parts
and series in each part. Purpose. Psychometric properties. Advantages and disadvantages.
Review of Literature: 5 studies. Reviewing the research literature means finding, reading, and
summarizing the published research relevant to the test. An empirical report needs to be written in
American Psychological Association (APA) style.

Methodology: As per the above format

 2. Learning Style Inventory
Introduction: The historical background of the experiment is discussed. Discuss about parts
and series in each part. Purpose. Psychometric properties. Advantages and disadvantages.
Review of Literature: 5 studies. Reviewing the research literature means finding, reading, and
summarizing the published research relevant to the test. An empirical report needs to be written in
American Psychological Association (APA) style.

Methodology: As per the above format

 B. Assessment of Aptitude and Interest

Introduction:
What is Ability?
Difference among Ability, Capability, Competence, Aptitude, and Interest
Meaning and Types of Aptitudes and Interests
Aptitude- Meaning and Definition of Aptitude
Interest- Meaning and Definition
Gender and Cultural Differences in Different Abilities (300 words)
Factors Influencing Abilities (500 words)
Theories of Aptitude and Interest (800 words)
Measurement of Aptitude and Interest (800 words)
(DAT, DBDA, RIASEC, CIS)
 1. David’s Battery of Differential Aptitude
Introduction: The historical background of the battery is discussed. Discuss about types.
Purpose and sample on whom it was administered. Psychometric properties. Advantages and
disadvantages.
Review of Literature: 5 studies. Reviewing the research literature means finding, reading, and
summarizing the published research relevant to DBDA. An empirical report needs to be written
in American Psychological Association (APA) style.
Methodology
Aims/ Objectives: This will consist of the main objectives or purpose of the battery.
Materials: List all the materials.
Performa of the Subject: It contains all the detailed information about the participant such as:
Name:
Date of Birth:
Age:
Gender:
Educational Qualification:
Occupation:
Religion:
Language:
Place:
Time:
Procedure: Write detailed procedure for each test in Bhatia’s Battery. Rapport building,
administration, instructions, etc.
Controls: (number them).
Introspective Report: After completion of the test by the participant, an introspective report
is to be taken from the participant. The report will include feelings overall experience &
difficulties (if any) faced by the participant. The report is to be written in a practicum
notebook in first person only.
Observation Report: During the test administration the experimenter has to observe the
subject & record the behavioral observation, which can be used in writing the report if any
major changes are seen.
Analysis of the Results: After the participant completes the test, the answer sheet is to be
scored with the help of the scoring key and the data is to be interpreted with the help of the
norms
given in the manual. The scores can then be mentioned and interpreted under this heading.
Tables/ Figures :- Any tables/figures/diagrams to be drawn in pencil on a blank page with proper
title and number.
Discussion: You will discuss the result based on the interpretation. It may be further analyzed in
the light of the introspective report.
Conclusion: Under this heading, you will conclude the findings of the test based on the
subject’s scores in terms of norms
Recommendations: Recommendations are based on the results of your experiment and indicate
the specific measures or directions that can be taken. For example, an experiment might have
implications for poor quality of life and might recommend concrete steps/actions that can be
taken. (MSc Psychology and MSc Wellness Counselling students to write them accordingly).
References (APA style): The books, websites and the manual referred to by the learner are
mentioned in American Psychological Association (APA)format 7 th Edition. References have
to be written in APA format. These should be listed alphabetically.
 2. RIASEC
Introduction: The historical Background of the test is discussed. Discuss about types.
Purpose and sample on whom it was administered. Psychometric properties. Advantages and
disadvantages.
Review of Literature: 5 studies. Reviewing the research literature means finding, reading, and
summarizing the published research relevant to the test. An empirical report needs to be written
in American Psychological Association (APA) style.
Methodology
Aims/ Objectives: This will basically consist of the main objectives or purpose of the test.
Materials: List all the materials.
Performa of the Subject: It contains all the detailed information about the participant such
as:
Name:
Date of Birth:
Age:
Gender:
Educational Qualification:
Occupation:
Religion:
Language:
Place:
Time:
Procedure: Write detailed procedure for each test in RIASEC. Rapport building,
administration, instructions, etc.
Controls: (number them).
Introspective Report: After completion of the test by the participant, an introspective report
is to be taken from the participant. The report will include feelings overall experience &
difficulties (if any) faced by the participant. The report is to be written in practicum notebook
in first person only.
Observation Report: During the test administration the experimenter has to observe the
subject & record the behavioral observation, which can be used in writing the report if any
major is seen.
Analysis of the Results: After the participant completes the test, the answer sheet is to be
scored with the help of the scoring key and the data is to be interpreted with the help of the
norms given in the manual. The scores can then be mentioned and interpreted under this
heading.
Tables/ Figures: Any tables/figures/diagrams to be drawn in pencil on blank page with proper
title andnumber.
Discussion: You will discuss the result based on the interpretation. It maybe further analysed
in the light of the introspective report.
Conclusion: Under this heading, you will conclude the findings of the test based on the
subject’s scores in terms of norms
Recommendations: Recommendations are based on the results of your experiment and
indicate the specific measures or directions that can be taken. For example, an experiment
might have implications for poor quality of life and might recommend concrete steps/actions
that can be taken. (MSc Psychology and MSc Wellness Counselling students to write them
accordingly).
References (APA style): The books, websites and the manual referred to by the learner are
mentioned in American Psychological Association (APA)format 7th Edition. References
have to be written in APA format. These should be listed alphabetically.