The historical development and recent applications are described of the picture sequencing format (PSF), a testing device which requires the subject to designate a complete and correct order for a set of related pictures. The earliest use was by Decroly in 1914 and perhaps the best known use is in the Wechsler intelligence tests. Special…

It has been suggested than an educational curriculum should include training in working with people as well as with ideas. Measuring and conceptualizing "social intelligence has been difficult, however. Although the idea of social intelligence has a long history, most tests which have been proposed to measure such ability correlate highly…

This summarizes a study designed to provide a basis for researchers who study measurable areas of human performance or attempt to conceptualize and develop a theory and structure of abilities. Specifically, this study was directed toward the identification of tests that can serve as markers for well established cognitive factors. (Author/CTM)