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Unit 2
Intelligence
Question | Answer |
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Intelligence | Ability to acquire knowledge, reason, & learn from experience |
General intelligence | things that could be answered in a trivia game |
“S Factor | specific intelligence |
Psychometric Approach | Measuring intelligence through standardized aptitude tests |
Alfred Binet | Created a test to determine “mental age”. |
Mental Age | Level of intellect in relation to others—your peers |
IQ | Mental Age ÷ Chronological Age = IQAverage IQ = 100Bell Curve = 2/3 score b/t 85-115 |
Lewis Terman | Revised test in 1916 for American kidsPurpose was to identify learning disabilities |
Cultural Bias | Tests emphasize the lifestyles and knowledge of certain groups of people |
Stereotype Threat | Fear that if he doesn’t do well, will confirm stereotypes of your group |
Cognitive Approach | Measures intelligence by looking at problem-solving strategies |
Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory | 3 Aspects of Intelligence: |
Componential Intelligence | Information processing—recognize problems, select strategies, etc |
Metacognition | awareness of your own thinking process— “thinking about thinking |
Experiential Intelligence | Transferring skills to new situations |
Contextual Intelligence | Practical application of knowledge |
Tacit Knowledge | On-the-Job Training”Training gained by observation & experimentation |
Emotional Intelligence | Ability to understand, identify, & express emotions in self & others |