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Section 10
Intelligence and Creativity
Term | Definition |
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IQ (intelligence quotient) | mental age divided by chronological age multiplied by 100- (MA/CAx100)- Normal Curve, Retarded, Gifted |
multiple Intelligences | Howard Gardner's theory that intelligence is comprised of abilities along at least 8 different dimensions- linguistic, logical/mathematical, musical, bodily/kinesthetic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic |
convergent thinking | thinking directed toward the discovery of a single established "correct" answer- conventional thinking- thinking valued in schools and on standardized tests |
divergent thinking | thinking that produces many ideas and alternatives- major element of creativity- thinking valued outside of school |
brainstorming | separating the production and evaluation of ideas |
cross-stimulation effect | tendency of one person's ideas to trigger ideas from others |