Cognitive Topics 2

Question 1

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences (MI)

Answer 1

-has 7 intelligences under this

-a lot of theory but no evidence or data to prove it

Question 2

Why is MI so popular?

Answer 2

this theory says that IQ does not accurately represent peoples intelligence, so a lot of people want to believe its true

Question 3

What are the 7 MI?

Answer 3

• Bodily-Kinesthetic
• Musical
• spatial
• Logical
• Linguistic
• Interpersonal
• intrapersonal

Question 4

general intelligence

Answer 4

this is the general factor that overlaps with a lot of the academic abilities

Question 5

Carroll’s 3-Stratum Model 3 levels?

Answer 5

Stratum 3; General intelligence
Stratum 2; 8 broad abilities
Stratum 1; specific abilities like reading speed and memory span

Question 6

Radex Model

Answer 6

Simplex; varies in complexity but not content
Circumplex; varies in content but not complexity

Question 7

Ability Tilt

Answer 7

within-person variability and strength

Question 8

Satisfactoriness

Answer 8

relation between a persons ability and what their environment requires of them

Question 9

Satisfaction

Answer 9

relation between a persons wants and needs and the reward they receive from the evironment

Question 10

Flynn Effect

Answer 10

intelligence of people slowly increases overtime