Chapter 7 Flashcards
Mental activity that goes on in the brain when a person is organizing and attempting to understand information and communicating information to others
Thinking (cognition)
Very specific, step-by-step procedures for solving certain types of problems.
Algorithms
Sudden perception of a solution to a problem
Insight
The ability to learn from one’s experiences, acquire knowledge, and use resources effectively in adapting to new situations or solving problems
Intelligence
Condition in which a person’s behavioral and cognitive skills exist at an earlier developmental stage than the skills of others who are the same chronological age. A more acceptable term for mental retardation.
Developmentally delayed
The 2 percent of the population falling on the upper end of the normal curve and typically possessing an IQ of 130 or above
Giftedness
One of Gardner’s multiple intelligences that is the ability to use language
Verbal-Linguistic
One of Gardner’s multiple intelligences that is the ability to compose and/or perform music
Musical
One of Gardner’s multiple intelligences that is the ability to think logically and to solve mathematical problems
Logical-Mathematical
One of Gardner’s multiple intelligences that is the ability to understand how objects are oriented in space
Visual/Spatial
One of Gardner’s multiple intelligences that is the ability to control one’s body motions
Movement
One of Gardner’s multiple intelligences that is sensitivity to others and understand motivation of others
Interpersonal
One of Gardner’s multiple intelligences that is understanding of one’s emotions and how they guide actions
Intrapersonal
