9: Intelligence, Health & Wellbeing Flashcards
1
Q
define: intelligence
A
general ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, learn quickly and learn from experience
2
Q
which 4 components are associated with intelligence?
A
verbal ability, working memory, visual-spatial reasoning, processing speed
3
Q
define: Cognitive epidemiology
A
the examination of cognition/ IQ as a correlate of health and mortality
4
Q
which gender had the biggest effect on longevity & IQ?
A
men - smaller effect in women
5
Q
what mediated the relationship between IQ & happiness? (6)
A
Dependency in Activities of Daily Living
Income
Neurotic Symptoms
Self-reported Health
Marital status
Social participation
