JOURNAL ARTICLE

Cloze Test Performance and Cognitive Abilities: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis.

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 71 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a meta-analysis examining the effectiveness of cloze tests in measuring cognitive abilities, including intelligence, reading comprehension, and language proficiency. The analysis synthesized data from 89 studies involving over 37,000 participants, revealing strong correlations between cloze tests and various forms of intelligence, particularly crystallized and general intelligence. The authors suggest that cloze tests, traditionally used for assessing reading comprehension, could be reframed as a versatile format for evaluating a range of cognitive abilities. They emphasize the need for further research on how different cloze test designs impact their validity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/11, p71
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:189312257
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