chapter 10 - intelligence Flashcards

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define intelligence

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the ability to learn, to meet the demands of the environment, and to understand/control mental activities

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define metacognition

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ability to understand and control ones own mental processes (thinking about thinking)

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what is factor analysis? what is s factor and g factor?

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the statistical method for determining if items on a test correlate highly

g factor: general factor of intelligence underlying ALL distinct factors of mental abilities

s factor: specific factor uniquely tied to a distinct ability or area of function

(there are multiple s factors within a g factor)

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what are the 7 primary mental abilities that Thurstone identified as the basic components of intelligence?

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  1. verbal comprehension
  2. word fluency
  3. numeral skill
  4. spacial ability
  5. associative memory
  6. perceptual speed
  7. reasoning

(both g and s factor)

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what is Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences?

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the idea that there is no single unified intelligence, but several independent intelligences arising from different parts of the brain

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what did Gardner believe were the 9 basic intelligences?

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  1. linguistic
  2. logical-mathematical
  3. musical
  4. spacial
  5. bodily-kinesthetic
  6. interpersonal
  7. intrapersonal
  8. naturalistic
  9. existentialist
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what are the three components of Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence?

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  1. internal (analytic)
  2. external (creative)
  3. experiential (practical)
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what is the internal (analytic) component?

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internal info-processing, acquiring info, planning, monitoring, and evaluating problems, and following directions (IQ tests)

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what is the external (creative) component?

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ability to think creatively and in novel circumstances or about novel ideas (ignored by IQ tests)

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what is the experiential (practical) component?

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the ability to adapt/improve ones environments, or to select new ones

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what is the hierarchal model of intelligence?

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general abilities -> specific abilities -> more specific behaviors associated

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describe Cici’s bioecological model of intelligence?

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he believed intelligence is a function of interactions among innate potential abilities, environmental context, and internal motivation

(development depends on interaction with the environment)

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what is the psychometric approach to measuring intelligence?

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it measures intelligence with psychological tests and searches for individual differences

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what is reliability?

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the degree to which tests produce the same scores over time

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what is test-retest reliability?

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does an individual get the same scores after taking the test multiple times?

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what is split-half reliability?

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if you divide items on one test into two, are the results of both tests relatively the same?

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what is inter-rater reliability?

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do different scorers give the same test the same score?

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what is validity?

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the extent to which a test accurately predicts what it is supposed to predict

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what is content validity?

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if the content of the test represents what it is intended to

20
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what is a validity coefficient?

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measures validity by correlating test scores with some external criterion

21
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what is predictive validity?

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extent to which a test predicts things it is supposed to

21
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can a test be reliable without being valid?

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yes

22
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can a test be valid without being reliable?

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no

23
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what is the mean, median and mode?

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mean: the average score
median: the middle point
mode: occurs most frequently

(all the same in a normal distribution)

24
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what was the original purpose of the Binet Simon Intelligence tests?

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it was a placement test for schools, and scores were given in “mental age”

25
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what was Galton’s theory of psychophysical performance?

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he believed that some people were more intelligent than others due to increased psychic energy (mental/psychological), and heightened sensitivity to stimuli

26
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what did Terman do with the Binet Simon intelligence test?

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he brought it into the USA, and adapted it to yield an intelligence quotent

27
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what is an intelligence quotent?

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a measure of intelligence, ratio of mental age to chronological age x 100

28
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what was the problem with IQ tests in regards to the eugenics movement?

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Terman believed his IQ tests could determine individuals “fitness” to reproduce

29
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how did Wechsler change IQ tests to make them more fair?

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He developed less verbal tests to be more fair for non-English speakers, and replaced IQ with a standardized score

30
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what are the three tests Wechsler created?

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WAIS: wechsler adult intelligence scale
WPPSI: wechsler preschool and primary scale of intelligence
WISC: wechsler intelligence scale for children

31
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what is a stereotype threat?

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poor performance due to fear of conforming to stereotypes

32
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what is the Flynn effect?

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the observed rise in IQ scores in the world over time

33
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what are some possible reasons for the Flynn effect?

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more test familiarity, improvements in education and nutrition, reduction in disease, more stimulating environments

34
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why is evolution NOT an explanation for the Flynn effect?

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because these changes are happening too fast to be considered a result of human evolution

35
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define emotional intelligence

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the ability to perceive, express, assimilate and regulate emotion

36
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what are the four main branches of emotional intelligence according to the Multi Factor Emotional Intelligence Scale?

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perceiving, facilitating, understanding, and managing emotion

37
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define social intelligence

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the ability to get along with others

38
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define wisdom

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ability to make sound judgements and choose the best course of action - associated with life experience, not always age

39
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define creativity

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ability to produce ideas both original and valuable

40
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what is convergent/divergent thinking?

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convergent: focuses on reaching one defined solution
divergent: many innovative solutions to a problem

41
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define heritability

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the extent to which differences among people/groups are due to genetics

42
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what is a heritability coefficient?

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it is used to indicate the contribution of heredity to some characteristic (for intelligence = 0.50)

43
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what is reaction range?

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upper/lower levels of intelligence or other outcomes made possible by genetic nature (genes set limits for intelligence)