Chapter 10 Flashcards
Is there a definition for intelligence, if not why?
There is no definition because researchers cant agree on one single def
What are the components of intelligence
Thinking rationally, detecting underlying patterns, acting purposefully, solve problems, learn from experience, cope with changes
What are the two types of wisdom
Theoretical wisdom, practical wisdom
What is theoretical wisdom
Knowledge about a lot of fields of study, intelligent way
What is practical wisdom
Knowing how to live a good life, deal with people and obstacles
What is self enhancement bias
Perceiving ourseleves to be better then average
What is knowledge illusion
When we think we know more then we actually do, example me on a test
What is factor analysis
Statistical technique that allows researchers to identify factors that are common in tests
What did Spearman create and what did he conclude
Factor analysis, and that humans have different abilities
What did Spearman say the common factor is
General Intelligence origi
what is s intelligence
specific abilities that we use in specific context
what is g intelligence
Our performance on an ability correlates to others. If your good at math prob good at other things too
What is the order of s and g
G 1st and S 2nd
Thurstone believed that?
Our performance on one ability does NOT correlate to the other
Who invented measures of intelligence
Galton
True or False, Galton believed that S was hereditary
False