Chapter 9.2

Question 1

factor analysis

Answer 1

a statistical technique that examines correlations between variables to find clusters of related factors

Question 2

generalized intelligence factor (g)

Answer 2

-spearman believed that “g” represented a persons mental energy, reflecting his belief that some peoples brains were more powerful than others.

Question 3

Louis turnstone

Answer 3

• created multiple intelligence theory, consisting of 7 different intelligences

Question 4

hierarchical model of intelligence

Answer 4

• described how some types of intelligence are nested within a similar manner

Question 5

triarchic theory of intelligence

Answer 5

created by robert sternberg

1. analytical intelligence
2. practical intelligence
3. creative intelligence

Question 6

analytical intelligence

Answer 6

• considered book smarts

- is the ability to reason logically through a problem

Question 7

practical intelligence

Answer 7

• considered street smarts
• ability to find solutions to real world problems
• is what helps people adjust to new environments

Question 8

creative intelligence

Answer 8

-is the ability to create new ideas and generate novel solutions to problems

Question 9

multiple intelligences

Answer 9

a model claiming that there are 9 different forms of intelligence, each independent from the others.

Question 10

difference between male and female intelligence

Answer 10

female: better at verbal abilities, some memory tasks, and reading someones basic emotion
male: better visuospatial abilities