Chapter 5 pt.2

Question 1

Explain Sternber’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence.

Answer 1

Distinguishes three aspects of intelligence:

(1) analytic skills
(2) creativity
(3) practical skills,

Question 2

In addition to Sternberg’s triarchic theory, he believed that intelligent behavior involves an interplay of what three factors?

Answer 2

(1) The environmental context in which the behavior occurs
(2) The relevance of prior experiences to a particular task
(3) The cognitive processes required by the task

Question 3

How do some psychologists working in the area of giftedness believe gifted develops?

Answer 3

1. While they are young, they show exceptional potential in a certain domain
2. they show achievement w/good instruction, guidance, and practice
3. If they continue to pursue and practice they become experts on it

Question 4

enhancement of thinking through the use of physical objects and technology, concepts and symbols of one’s culture, and/or social collaboration and support

Answer 4

distributed intelligence

Question 5

Distributed intelligence uses ________, ________, and _______ supports to learn.

Answer 5

physical
symbolic
social

Question 6

general measure of current level of cognitive functioning; often used to predict academic achievement in the short run

Answer 6

intelligence test

Question 7

How are IQ tests determined?

Answer 7

By comparing a person’s performance with that of others in the same age-group

Question 8

On average children with higher IQ scores earn _______ course _______, do better on _____________ ____________ tests, and complete more years of _________

Answer 8

higher 
grades 
standardized 
achievement 
education

Question 9

What three key points should you keep in mind about IQ-achievement relationships?

Answer 9

(1) intelligences doesn’t cause achievement
(2) the relationship between IQ scores and achievement is an imperfect one
(3) IQ score only reflects a child’s performance on a particular test at a particular time

Question 10

Don’t use students’ IQ scores to make _____-term predictions about their school achievement

Answer 10

long

Question 11

The human brain has _________- the ability to restructure itself

Answer 11

plasticity

Question 12

deficiencies in one or more specific cognitive processes but not in overall cognitive functioning

Answer 12

learning disabilities

Question 13

What are some common characteristics of learning disabilities?

Answer 13

1. poor reading and writing skills
2. ineffective learning and memory strategies
3. Trouble concentrating on and completing assigned tasks, especially in the face of distractions
4. Poor sense of self and low motivation for academic tasks, especially in the absence of individualized assistance in areas of difficulty
5. Poor motor skills
6. Poor social skills

Question 14

What are some adaptions should you make when teaching a child with a learning disability?

Answer 14

1. Minimize distraction
2. Present new information in an explicit and well-organized manner
3. Present information in multiple sensory modalities
4. Analyze student’s errors for clues about processing difficulties
5. Teach study skills and learning strategies
6. Provide paper or electronic scaffolding that can support students as they study and work

Question 15

A person with ADHD has what general criteria?

Answer 15

1. Inattention
2. Hyperactivity
3. Impulsivity