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A bio-ecological case study: a Caribbean child

S A Gopaul-McNicol1, E Armour-Thomas

  • 1Howard University, USA.

Cultural Diversity and Mental Health
|January 1, 1997
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This study shows how a bio-ecological assessment identifies a child's diverse intelligences beyond traditional tests. It highlights advanced abilities in areas like music and movement, even with cognitive deficits.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Cognitive Assessment
  • Bio-ecological Systems Theory

Background:

  • Traditional psychometric tests may not capture the full spectrum of a child's intelligence.
  • Recognizing multiple intelligences (e.g., musical, bodily-kinesthetic) is crucial for comprehensive assessment.
  • The bio-ecological assessment system offers an alternative framework.

Observation:

  • A case study of a child with below-average performance on psychometric intelligence tests was examined.
  • The child demonstrated advanced abilities in areas beyond traditional cognitive measures, such as musical and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.
  • An "Other Intelligence Assessment Measure" was utilized to identify these advanced skills.

Findings:

  • The bio-ecological assessment revealed significant strengths in non-psychometric intelligence domains.

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  • This contrasts with the child's performance on standard cognitive assessments, indicating a discrepancy.
  • The study validates the utility of multi-faceted intelligence assessment.

    • Implications:

    • Findings suggest a need to broaden diagnostic impressions beyond psychometric scores.
    • Report writing should incorporate a comprehensive view of a child's intellectual profile.
    • Interventions can be tailored to leverage identified strengths in multiple intelligence areas.