Vocational Psychology: Its Problems and MethodsHollingworth, Harry L. (Harry Levi)
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Vocational Psychology: Its Problems and Methods
Hollingworth, Harry L. (Harry Levi)
Psychophysiology
On the back of this sheet will be found the record of the student to whom
it is sent, together with the results obtained with about 250 college
freshmen. The individual student may thus see how certain of his physical
and mental traits compare with those of other students. Some of the records
are given in percentages: Thus, in the case of eyesight, if the student has
a record of 44 cm. or under he is among the third or fourth having the
worst eyesight and should consult an oculist. Others of the records are
given in averages, and the student can readily see whether he is above or
below the average. After the average is given a number in parenthesis which
is the probable error. If the record of an individual departs from the
average by less than this quantity he belongs to the half of the students
who are medium or normal. Thus in the case of the reaction-time, if a
student has a time more than 0.019 sec. below 0.159 sec. he is among the
quarter of the students who are the quickest.
In several of the tests, especially sensation-areas, force of movement,
perception of pitch, of size and of time, and memory for size, the number
of trials is not sufficient to establish certainly the place of the student
among the others.
Tests such as these are of importance for science. They teach us the normal
type of individual and the normal variation from this type. They show us
how different classes in the community differ, and on what conditions of
heredity, education, etc., these differences depend. They show us how
physical and mental traits are interrelated, how they alter with growth,
and on what conditions development depends. The tests should be of interest
to the individual as they show how he compares with his fellows, indicating
defects and special aptitudes, and if repeated later in the college course
or in after life the comparison may prove of great value. This record
should be compared with the measurements taken in the gymnasium.
EARLY COLUMBIA TESTS
Record of ________________________________________________________
Together with the averages and percentages of about 250 students.
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