The Pass Theory of Intelligence

Jack A. Naglieri, PhD, is a former professor at Northern Arizona University, The Ohio State University, and George Mason University. He has published 23 books, 51 tests and rating scales, and over 300 research papers. His work emphasizes innovative approaches to assessment of intellectual ability using tests and scales such as the Cognitive Assessment System, Second Edition; the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Tests: Verbal, Nonverbal, and Quantitative; the Autism Spectrum Rating Scale; and the Comprehensive Executive Function Inventory. He has an extensive test development and research program that focuses on psychometric quality, equitable assessment, and academic interventions. Timothy C. Papadopoulos, PhD, is professor of psychology at the University of Cyprus and a founding member of the Center for Applied Neuroscience. He received his doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Alberta, Canada, under the supervision of the late J. P. Das, and served as a research associate at the J. P. Das Developmental Disabilities Centre. His research focuses on cognitive risk and protective factors related to neurodevelopmental disorders and intelligence within the PASS framework. He was elected fellow of the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (2024). Visit https: //www.ucy.ac.cy/directory/] en/]profile/tpapadop. Tulio M. Otero, PhD, is a practicing school psychologist, neuropsychologist, researcher, and test developer. He has published several papers and chapters on neurocognitive assessment and interventions based on PASS theory; the Cognitive Assessment System, Second Edition (CAS2); executive function assessment and interventions; fair and equitable assessment; cultural competency; and the bilingual brain. He is coauthor of the Spanish edition of CAS2, the book Essentials of CAS2 Assessment, and the forthcoming digital version of the CAS2. He is also coauthor of a forthcoming test of dyslexia, the Feifer Assessment of Reading, Spanish edition. Visit www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tulio-m-otero-98801915. George Spanoudis, PhD, is professor of psychology at the University of Cyprus, where he directs the Language and Cognitive Development Lab. His academic background includes an MSc from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a PhD from the University of Cyprus. His academic interests involve developmental language disorders, intelligence, cognitive development, and the interplay of executive functioning with language processes. He is the author of two books on cognitive development, intelligence, and education, and has contributed over 80 research papers to the field.