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Discuss uses and abuses of intelligence test.

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Ans.     Intelligence tests serve many useful purposes if used by trained professionals.

Uses of Intelligence Test: Intelligence test assists in selection, counselling, guidance, self analysis and diagnosis.

Abuses of Intelligence Test: Intelligence test causes ill effects/misuses/abuses if used by naive testers.

(i) Poor performance on a test is stigma to children which affects adversely to the performance.

(ii) Test results may lead to discriminating practices from parents, teachers and elders.

(iii) Most of the intelligence tests favour middle class and higher class population because of culture bias.

(iv) Most of intelligence tests ignore creativity and practical aspects of life.