Chapter 8: Assesment Of Intelligence

Question 1

Definition of intelligence

Answer 1

-adaptability to new situations
-educability
-abstract thinking (verbal + numerical)

Question 2

What was spearman’s theory

Answer 2

-general intelligence factor (g)
-specific factors of intelligence (s)

Question 3

Thurstone’s theory

Answer 3

7 primary mental abilities work together make up intelligence

Question 4

Cattell’s Theory

Answer 4

Split into 2 abilities

-fluid: nonverbal, culture free abilities
-crystallized: skills and knowledge acquired through culture, experience

Question 5

Gardener’s theory

Answer 5

proposed 8 intelligences: linguistic,
musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-
kinesthetic, naturalistic, interpersonal, and
intrapersonal

Question 6

Sternberg’s theory

Answer 6

3 aspects of intelligence:
– Componential refers to analytical thinking
– Experiential refers to creative thinking
– Contextual refers to practical, “street smart”

Question 7

Deviation IQ

Answer 7

-Deviation IQ compares individual’s performance on IQ test with their age peers
• IQ of 100 means average intellectual ability in any age group
• Concept introduced by Weschler

Question 8

IQ demographic differences

Answer 8

• Studies find little male-female difference in overall IQ scores
• Apparent differences between sexes:
– Males score higher on spatial ability tests; and after puberty in quantitative ability
– Females score higher on verbal ability tests
• Cultural differences: Latinx and Black Americans in North America have lower IQ scores than European American counterparts

Question 9

Stanford-Binet Scales

Answer 9

• SB-5’s verbal tests include vocabulary, word
memory, object identification, numerical
concepts
• Nonverbal tests: manipulating objects, picture identification, making designs
• Test takes 15–75 minutes
• Test high in reliability, validity, internal
consistency, test-retest reliability
• SB-5 identifies those with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, ADHD