Chapter 10 Flashcards
Define aptitude?
a natural ability to do something.
Define Intelligence?
the ability to direct ones thinking, adapt to ones circumstances, and learn from ones experiences.
Define Ratio IQ?
A statistic obtained by dividing a persons mental age by the persons physical age and then multiplying the quotient by 100.
Define Deviation IQ?
A statistic obtained by dividing a persons mental age by the average test score of people in the same age group and then multiplying the quotient by 100.
Define Lumpers?
believe in general intelligence.
Define Splitters?
Believe in distinct abilities.
Define Factor-Analysis?
A statistical technique that explains a large number of correlations in terms of a small number of underlying factors.
Define Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence?
Spearmans theory suggesting that every task requires a combination of a general ability, and skills to the task. general ability = g and specific task = s
Define Fluid Intelligence?
the ability to see abstract relationships and draw logical inferences.
Define Crystallized Intelligence?
the ability to retain and use knowledge that was aquired through experience.
Define Analytic Intelligence?
identify and define problems then find strategies to solve them.
Define Practical Intelligence?
apply and implement these solutions to everyday life.
Define Creative Intelligence?
Generating solutions other people do not.
Define Emotional Intelligence?
the ability to reason about emotions and to use emotions to enhance reasoning.
Define Fraternal Twins? (dizygotic twins)
twins who develop from two different eggs that were fertalized by two different sperm.
