Chapter 10 - Exam 3 Flashcards
What is the definition of intelligence
organism’s capacity to use and acquire knowledge
What is psychometrics
the field of psychological assessment (tests)
What 3 things make a good test?
Standardization - equal for all
Reliable - consistent over time
Valid - measures what it is designed to
Who was Galton?
First to investigate testing for intelligence - Based on head size
Who was Alfred Binet?
French - Developed the first useful test (MA)- mental age. Paper and pencil test to find “slow learners”
Who was Louis Terman
Developed the IQ formula
What is the IQ formula
IQ = Mental Age (MA) / Chronological age (CA) * 100
What is the average IQ?
100
Who was David Wechsler
Developed Wechsler tests - pencil and paper test with performance - hands on criteria
How many types of intelligence does Sternberg say there are
Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory
3 Different types (Analytical, creative and practical)
How many types of intelligence does Gardner say there are
Gardner’s multiple theory
8 different types
What kind of studies were used to evaluate nature’s role in intelligence
Identical twins - raised separately .70 correlation
What kind of environmental factors can impact the nurture aspect of intelligence
drugs
trauma
illness
socio-economics
Does birth order or number of years between kids matter in respect to nurture?
may be a factor. Studies have shown ideal number of years between kids is 8 for nurturing to be unimpacted by previous children
Define mentally handicapped in IQ
< 70
