Culture and Intelligence

Question 1

Cultural Concepts of Intelligence

Answer 1

In India, intelligence is maintaining harmony and having self-awareness. In China, humility, self-knowledge and charity are markers of intelligence. Cultural concepts of intelligence vary.

Question 2

Culture and Intelligence Testing

Answer 2

Western tests measure the individual’s performance, however other cultures value group effort. Tests may have language or culture biases and focus on western ideas (abstract reasoning/logic) rather than what other cultures value.

Question 3

Stereotype Threat

Answer 3

Ethnic groups are more vulnerable to anxiety during the testing process due to the belief that their results will confirm the existing stereotype that their ethnic group is inferior.

Question 4

Flynn Effect

Answer 4

Rise in intelligence test performance that occurs over generations. Likely to be due to better nutrition and prenatal care, a more enriched and complex environment and increased access to education.