Integrated assessment of children’s cognitive and creative abilities: Psychometric studies

Abstract It is essential that intelligence assessment be integrated with creativity, although no instruments in Brazil do so. This research investigated the item difficulty and validity and reliability of the Bateria de Avaliação Intelectual e Criativa Infantil (BAICI) to address this gap. The first sample consisted of 612 children (54% M) aged 7 to 12 years, and the second sample consisted of 377 students (56% M), some of whom (N = 164) were already identified as exhibiting high skills/giftedness. Item analysis indicated the need to adjust the BAICI items. The results of a MANCOVA indicated that the BAICI exhibits evidence of validity with external variables because the group of gifted children was significantly distinguished from the group of students attending regular schools on tests of vocabulary, speed, logical thinking, and creativity. The study concludes that the BAICI has psychometric qualities that can be used in the psychological assessment of children.

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Main Authors: Wechsler,Solange Muglia, Virgolim,Angela Magda Rodrigues, Paludo,Karina Inês, Dantas,Ionara, Mota,Sandreliza Pereira, Minervino,Carla Alexandra Moita
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Francisco, Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Psicologia 2022
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-82712022000400721
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