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MPCE024 SPM practical

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Standard Progressive Matrices - Practical Final

MPCE024 SPM practical

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Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM)

The Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM) test, developed by John C. Raven


(1940s), is a widely used non-verbal intelligence test designed to measure
abstract reasoning and problem-solving abilities. It is also known as the
Raven’s Progressive Matrices (RPM).
The SPM is a measure of fluid intelligence, which is the ability to think
abstractly, solve problems, and adapt to new situations. It is not a measure
of crystallized intelligence, which is the accumulation of knowledge and
skills.
What is Intelligence?
“…intelligence, that is to say, reasoning, judgment, memory, and the power
of
abstraction” (Binet 1890, cited in Sattler, 1988, p. 45)
“Intelligence is a general capacity of the individual consciously to adjust his
thinking to new requirements” (Stern, 1914)
“An individual is intelligent in proportion as he is able to carry on abstract
thinking” (Terman, 1921, p. 128)
“Intelligence is the capacity of the organism to adjust itself to an increasingly
complex environment” (Spearman, 1927)

Description of Standard Progressive Matrices


The standard progressive matrices (SPM) is a type of nonverbal intelligence
test that measure abstract reasoning and problem-solving skills. The test
consists of 60 items, divided into five sets (A, B, C, D, and E), each containing
12 items. The items are presented in a matrix format, with a pattern of
shapes and symbols that has one piece missing. The test taker has to
choose the correct piece from six or eight options to complete the pattern.
The items become progressively more difficult as the test progresses,
requiring the test taker to use both spatial and logical skills. The test can be
used with individuals ranging in age from 6 years to adult.
The SPM test is a paper-and-pencil assessment, typically administered in a
booklet format. Each page of the booklet contains a matrix or grid. These
matrices may vary in complexity and contain a series of geometric shapes
or symbols.

Advantages of the Standard Progressive Matrices:


• Non-verbal: The SPM is not affected by language barriers, making it
suitable for individuals from different cultural and linguistic
backgrounds.
• Culture-free: The SPM does not rely on culturally specific knowledge
or skills, making it a relatively fair measure of intelligence across
different cultures.
• Reliable: The SPM has been shown to be a reliable measure of
intelligence, with consistent results across different administrations.
• Valid: The SPM has been shown to correlate with other measures of
intelligence and to predict academic and occupational success.

Client Profile:
• Name: Mr. AB
• Age: 20 Years
• Gender: Male
• Education: Student of Engineering
• Socio-economic background – Middle class

Test Administration:
Material Required:
• SPM test booklet
• Answer sheet
• Pen/pencil
Procedure:
Instructions: The subject was informed that the test consists of 60
problems, each of which requires selecting the correct piece to complete a
pattern. The problems increase in difficulty as the test progresses.
Mode: Offline, self-paced test with no time limit.
Environment: The test was administered in a quiet room to ensure optimal
focus.
Rapport Formation: Rapport was established with Mr. A.B. by engaging in
casual conversation before the test to make him comfortable. It was
ensured that he understood the instructions clearly before proceeding with
the test.
Behavioral Observations: Mr. A.B. seemed calm and focused throughout the
test. He found the initial problems easy but took more time as the problems
became more challenging in the later sets.

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