{22} Intelligence Flashcards
Define:
Intelligence?
A set of cognitive skills that includes abstract thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and the ability to acquire knowledge
Explain:
Charles Spearman’s Theory of General Intelligence?
Intelligence is a single, general capacity or ability
Identify & Explain:
3 Dimensions of Intelligence?
What happens when someone scores high on one dimension?
Spearman’s Theory
Verbal Intelligence: The ability to solve problems such as comprehending written or spoken language
Spatial Intelligence: The ability or mental skill to solve spatial problems such as navigating and visualizing objecrts from different angles
Quantitative Intelligence: The ability to reason and solve problems by carrying out mathematical operations and using logic
Then it is assumed that they will also score high on the other 2
Explain:
Why is Spearman’s theory called a
g-factor theory?
Example?
It describes intelligence as a single, general factor made up of specific components
- People will take intelligence tests and recieve a score (Like IQ Scores)
According to G-Factor…
that single number accurately reflects a person’s intelligence
Identify:
Criticisms of G-Factor Theory?
Multiple-Factor Theory of Intelligence - Different aspects of intelligence are distinct enough that multiple abilities must be considered, not just one
(DIRECTLY OPPOSED G-FACTOR THEORY)
Define:
Fluid Intelligence?
Cattell’s Crystalized & Fluid Intelligence
The ability to deal with unfamiliar problem-solving situations
- Involves RAW MENTAL ABILITY
- Requires abstract reasoning and logical thinking
Define:
Crystallized Intelligence?
Cattell’s Crystalized & Fluid Intelligence
Using already learned skills, experience, and knowledge to solve problems
- Requires retrieval of previous information from long-term memory
- Influenced by culture, experience, and environment
Explain:
Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?
What are the 3 Types?
An integrated set of information-processing and cognitive abilities make up successful intelligence: analytic, creative, and practical intelligence
Analytic, Creative, and Practical Intelligence
Define:
Successful Intelligence?
An integrated set of information-processing and cognitive abilities needed for success in life
Define:
Analytic Intelligence?
Examples?
Judging, Evalutating, or Comparing and contrasting information
Academic Intelligence ‘Book Smarts’
Define:
Creative Intelligence?
Examples?
Coming up with fresh and useful ideas for solving problems
Asking someone to make captions for cartoons
Define:
Practical Intelligence?
The ability to solve problems of every day life efficiently
‘Street Smart’
Explain:
Convergent vs. Divergent Thinking Problems?
Convergent Ex?
Divergent Ex?
Convergent: Problems that have known solutions that can be reached by narrowing down a set of possible answers
Divergent: Problems that do not have a known solution
Making a Coffee Maker; College Entrance Exams; Intellgience Tests
How to end world hunger? ; How to end global warming?
Explain:
Algorithims?
Ex?
Solution Stragey
Step-by-Step formulas or procedures for solving problems
Jar B - Jar A - Jar C (twice)
Explain:
Eureka Insights (Insight Solutions) ?
Ex?
Solution Stragey
Sudden, or solutions that occur with a flash of insight
George de Mestral’s invention of Velcro
Explain:
Thinking outside the box?
Solution Stragey
Breking free of self-inposed conceputal constraints and think about a problem differently in order to solve it
Explain:
Cognitive Fixation?
Obstacles to Solutions
The inability to break out of a particular mind set in order to think about a problem from a fresh perspective
Explain:
Mental Set?
Obstaceles to Solutions
A tendency to continue to use problem-solving strategies that have worked in the past, even if better solutions are available
Explain:
Functional Fixedness?
Obstaceles to Solutions
Tendency to be blind to unusual uses of common, everyday things or procedures
Define & Explan:
Emotional Intelligence?
The ability to:
1. Mange emotions
2. Percieve emotions
3. Facilitating through using emotions
4. Understand Emotions
Founded by Daniel Goldman
Explain:
Emotional Intelligence & School Relationship?
- Enhances cognitive performance and school performance
Define:
Social Intelligence vs. Emotional Intelligence?
Social Intelligence
The ability to understand and interact with people
Emotional Intelligence
The ability to recognize one’s own feelings and other’s feelings
