INSSVR

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Field of Application+

Detailed Description+

Measures the level and structure of the intelligence in accordance with the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model, on the basis of three ability factors (fluid intelligence, crystallized intelligence, quantitative thinking).
The test provides a quick, global overview of the intelligence level. It is also an economic means of obtaining clarification on specific queries. It is used in Staff & Management Assessments in various occupational fields, in Manufacturing & Safety Assessments and in educational and career counseling for adolescents.

Test forms+

S1: Adaptive Form
S2: Linear short form

Task+

Answers are entered using a multiple-choice format. In the individual subtests the items are sometimes presented adaptively in the form of a power test and sometimes in linear form with a time limit. The three ability factors are assessed by means of the following subtests:

Logical reasoning:

• Figural inductive reasoning: The ninth field of a 3x3 matrix of symbols must be filled with one of eight possible symbols in accordance with the underlying rules.

Verbal ability:

• Word meaning: A synonym for a given word must be selected. The test uses a multiple-choice format.

Numerical ability:

• Arithmetical flexibility: A given equation must be solved by inserting the correct arithmetical operations.

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Duration+

Between 7 and 24 minutes per subtest.
Duration of S1: 55 minutes
Duration of S2: 37 minutes

Age+

Norms for ages 16+.

Test administration+