Chapter 10-intelligence Flashcards
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Intelligence
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The mental potential to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations.
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General intelligence
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A general intelligence factor that, according to Spearman and others, underlies specific mental abilities and is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence test.
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Savant syndrome
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A condition in which a person otherwise limited in mental ability has an exceptional specific skills, such as in computation or drawing.
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Emotional intelligence
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The ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions.
