Age-related nuances in knowledge assessment
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چکیده
Although crystallized intelligence (gc) is a prominent factor in contemporary theories of individual differences intelligence, its structure and optimal measurement are elusive. Analogously to the personality trait hierarchy, we propose following hierarchy declarative fact knowledge as key component gc: general at apex, followed by broad areas (e.g., natural sciences, social humanities), domains chemistry, law, art), nuances. In most scientific contexts predominantly concerned with aggregate levels, but argue that sampling items strongly affects distinctions higher levels hierarchy. We illustrate magnitude item-level heterogeneity predicting chronological age through different Analyses were based on an online sample 1629 participants between 18 70 who completed 120 broadly sampled across twelve domains. The results linear elastic net regressions, respectively, demonstrated majority variance was located item level, strength prediction decreased increasing aggregation. Knowledge nuances seem tap important not covered scores sum or scores) useful age. turn, these effects extend our understanding how acquired imparted. On more stance, gain new insights into nature knowledge, psychometric representation, person issues should be considered.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Intelligence
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['0160-2896', '1873-7935']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intell.2021.101526