Some tests were designed to measure crystalized intelligence and fluid intelligence. Crystalized intelligence is that which is learned. Fluid intelligence would be the ability to solve a problem which one has never encountered before. Other tests measure verbal abilities as compared to performace or visual abilities. Still other tests measure sequential processing as compared to simultaneous processing or left brain functions as compared to right brain functions.
All intelligence tests require extensive training to administer and interpret.
Only qualified professionals should dertermine when an intelligence assessment is needed, administer intelligence tests, and interpret them. Only those who have had extensive training in psychology and the administration and interpretation of intelligence tests should administer or interpret them. This site was designed by Randall G. Hansen, Ph.D. Its contents are presented for informational and educational purposes only, and are not to be construed as professional advice on medical, legal, technical or therapeutic matters.