Female Intelligence Test

© Paul Cooijmans

Test description

This test aims to measure the cognitive abilities at which females are known to outscore males. The choice of item types used is based on information from Arthur Jensen's 1998 book The g factor, chapter 13, "Sex differences in g". The test may be taken by both males and females and requires a good knowledge of the English language.

The FIT (Female Intelligence Test) should be taken in one supervised session and timed by the supervisor. There is no time limit, but you lose a point for every minute used while you gain a point with every correct answer. It is not allowed to use reference aids, calculators or computers or to consult others.

To take the test, contact the supervisor for an appointment.

Number of subtests9
Verbal subtests4
Arithmetic subtest1
Clerical accuracy subtest1
Visual comparing subtest1
Motoric accuracy subtests2
Test administration conditionsNo calculator; no scrap paper; individual (in small group is also possible)
Possible raw score range0 to 145
Sub-scores given9 subtest scores and the used time (not normed in their own right)
Year of creation2003
Apparent knowledge requirementModerate; requires good knowledge of the English language
Language of instruction and verbal itemsEnglish
SupervisedYes (location: Lieshout, the Netherlands)
Time allowedUnlimited, but used time is recorded
Reference aids allowedNo
Physical formPaper and pencil
Test fee€ 20 (method of payment to be discussed when making the appointment)
AuthorPaul Cooijmans