Mental tests for prospective telegraphers: A study of the diagnostic value of mental tests for predicting ability to learn telegraphy

Abstract

Investigates the possibility of predicting ability in telegraphy by mental tests. 165 Ss representing various occupations and levels of schooling ( aged 21-31 yrs) were given eight mental tests. Results showed that occupation, schooling and age were not suitable indices for selecting prospective telegraphers. Concludes that telegraphy is a special ability and cannot be measured satisfactorily by intelligence tests. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)