Specific abilities do not provide much incremental validity over a general factor of cognitive ability when predicting general work performance (see our eChapter on using cognitive ability in selection). JVR, in collaboration with Revelian, found evidence for a general factor of cognitive ability based on the six mini-games from Cognify in South Africa (see Technical Supplement).
Cognify is a game-based assessment of cognitive ability that assesses specific abilities such as Fluid reasoning (Gf), Visual-spatial processing (Gv), Quantitative knowledge (Gq), Comprehension-knowledge (Gc), Reading and writing (Grw), and Processing speed (Gs).
Cognify is reported to be a more engaging and enjoyable format when compared to traditional non-game-based assessments (see video for quick overview). Professors Richard Landers’ presentation at an interdisciplinary workshop, highlights his findings based on independent research conducted with Cognify. Professor Richard Landers is a world-renowned expert in gamification at Minnesota University.
P.S. The international technical manual with additional evidence on g in Cognify can be sent on request.
