Chapter 10: Intelligence Flashcards
Intelligence Test
Method for assessing mental aptitudes
Intelligence
Ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge
Spatial Ability
Visualize the form of something
Perceptual Speed
A grasp of differences with speed
Verbal Comprehension
The understanding of words
Word fluency
Quickly access vocabulary
Number ability
Computing numbers and what they mean
Memory
Recall of information
Reasoning
Deduct conclusions
General knowledge
Having good judgement
“Idiot” Savant Syndrome
A person with below-normal mental capacity, possess a special talent/ mental ability to extreme degree
Howard Gardner’s Theory
- Verbal/linguistic
- Logical/mathematical
- Musical ability
- Visual/spatial thinking
- Bodily/Kinesthetic
- Intrapersonal
- Interpersonal
- Naturalisitic
Robert Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory
- Analytical
- Creativity
- Practical
Creativity
Ability to produce novel and valuable ideas
Expertise
Knows subject/field well
Imaginative thinking
Original thought
Venturesome Personality
Different/outstanding
Intrinsic Motivation
Not for fame/themselves
Creative Enviroment
Own type of perfect Enviroment
Emotional intelligence
Ability to perceive, understand manage, and use emotions