Ch 8 Flashcards
Psychometrics
Measuring mental abilities, traits, behaviour, thru tests & assessments
Garner
Multiple intelligence
Thurstone
Argued for specific intelligence
Carol
Hierarchal theories between general & specific theories of intelligence
Spearman
Test scores provide a level of intelligent
Binet
“Stanford Binet” test for iq
Inductive reasoning
Developing a theory
Deductive reasoning
Testing an existing theory
Convergent thinking
Finding a solution
Divergent thinking
Creative
Fluid intelligence
Find links &connections
problem solve
Crystallized intelligence
Knowledge gained & learnt
Multiple intelligence all 9
Linguistics
Logical-mathematical
Spatial
Musical
Bodily-kinaesthetic
Interpersonal (others)
Intrapersonal (self)
Naturalistic
Existential (unknown)
Analytic ability
Analyzing problems & finding solution
Creative ability
Cognitive, flexibility, thinking about things beyond
Practical ability
Knowing a solution/plan will actually work
Self discipline & academic performance
Self discipline is a better predictor for student success than IQ score
Bc if ur very bright but are late to class, never do hmw, and have no self discipline, you won’t be able to do the hard things in life, but the more you it, the easier it becomes.
Culturally fair tests
Assess child’s intelligence by minimizing cultural bias
Ways to help children with socioeconomic disadvantages
Spent time with child and learn them
Giftedness
Scores at less 130 on intelligence test
Specific learning disorders
Difficulty mastering academic subject
Have normal intelligence
Common: dyslexia
Intellectual disabilities
Below second percent & adaptive scores
