Beyond CHC: Very preliminary and evolving model

I am just going to throw this evolving Gv-based working model "out there" for review. I believe that if a figure is well done it should be understandable to others with baseline knowledge in the area of study. So, this is being presented "as is" with little explanatory text. The model is an ongoing attempt to integrate psychometric based CHC constructs with information processing models. I have an increasing interest in the role of attentional control in "cognitive performance"--not to be confused with cognitive "ability" or "intelligence."

If you are interested and want more background, check IQ's Corner blog for links to two recent chapters I wrote with the brilliant Dr. Joel Schneider. The actual PPT for this slide has the read and blue "activated" concepts bouncing around inside the "focus of attention", and sometimes going beyond the boundaries---when internal and external distractions disrupt focused controlled attention.
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Individual differences in info processing - new Schneider & McGrew (2013) chapter

I am pleased to announce the publication of the following chapter in The Handbook of Educational Theories. Click here to review/read the chapter.

 

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MDS analysis of the WJ III: Implications for CHC theory refinement and extension

IAP AP101 # 3 report is now available (click here for all AP101 reports and briefs).  "IAP AP101 Report #3: MDS Analysis of the CHC-based WJ III Battery: Implications for possible refinements and extensions of the CHC model of human intelligence" can be viewed  or downloaded by clicking here.

The PPT files are also viewable and downloadable via SlideShare.

Abstract

The WJ III Battery is comprised of both cognitive (intelligence) and achievement components.  As reported in the technical manual, the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory of cognitive abilities organizational structure of the WJ III has been validated.  The current investigation analyzed the cognitive and achievement tests for all WJ III norm subjects from ages 6-18 years of age.  Multidimensional scaling (MDS—Guttman Radex model) of the 50 WJ III tests suggested new facets from which to interpret the WJ III.  The results suggested three to four higher-order intermediate CHC model stratum abilities that varied along the dimensions of (a) controlled vs automatic cognitive processing and (b) product- vs process-dominant abilities. The results, together with recent similar analysis of the WAIS-IV, support Woodcock’s Cognitive Performance Model (CPM).  Implications for possible minor changes in the CPM model are suggested.  More importantly, the WJ III and WAIS-IV results collectively suggest hypothesized refinements and extensions of the CHC intelligence framework.   Research focused on exploring the compatibility of a combined CHC and Berlin Model of Intelligence Structure (BIS) theory is recommended.

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