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Intelligence

   Our work on intelligence covers three topics: prototypes of intelligence; reputational measures of intelligence; use of the OCT.

  1. Exemplar surveys

       Following the exemplar literature, we asked lay observers for examples of intelligent people.

  2. Reputational measures

       There are difficulties with defining intelligence with either psychometric or subjective methods. The reputational method works well with older patients.

  3. OCT as a measure of cognitive ability

       When applied to a large set of academic items, the overclaiming technique can be used the measure global intelligence. The accuracy index provides an easy and valid method for controlling the research. We have recently extended this work into 'non-academic' or 'lay' domains. We have included myriad domains from music to movies to macho sports (e.g., pro wrestling, NASCAR).

Reprints

   Please do not cite any unpublished work without obtaining prior permission.

Paulhus, D.L., & Harms, P.D. (2004). Measuring cognitive ability with the overclaiming technique. Intelligence, 32, 297-314.

Paulhus, D. L.,Wehr, P., Harms, P.D. & Strasser, D. I. (2002). Use of exemplar surveys to reveal implicit types of intelligence.Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 28, 1051-1062.

Paulhus, D. L. & Landolt, M. A. (2000). Paragons of intelligence: Who gets nominated and why.Canadian Journal of Behavioral Science, 32, 168-177.



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