Which type of intelligence assessment is typically provided to individuals and not usually administered by counselors?

• A. Group Intelligence Testing
• B. Verbal Assessments
• C. Individual Intelligence Testing
• D. Projective Tests

Answer: (C)

Intelligence measures differ in how they are delivered: some are designed for groups, some for one person at a time. Group intelligence testing is meant to be administered to many individuals at once, often by teachers or counselors, and is used for quick screening or broad placement decisions. Individual intelligence testing, in contrast, is conducted one-on-one to obtain a detailed cognitive profile and an IQ score, and it requires specialized training to administer and interpret. Because of the level of expertise and time involved, this one-on-one format is typically carried out by a psychologist or other trained examiner rather than a general counselor. Projective tests aren’t intelligence tests at all; they assess personality and projective aspects of cognition. Therefore, the type of intelligence assessment that is typically provided to individuals and not usually administered by counselors is individual intelligence testing.