Exam Three Flashcards
1
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intelligence define
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- ability to learn
2. ability to apply learned material
2
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distribution of intelligence: how does it work?
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- use the bell curve to see average, above average, and below average
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3
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average IQ is
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100
4
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heritability formula
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h squared =g squared over g squared +e squared
5
Q
heritability define
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how much variance can be explained in terms of genetic influence
6
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theories of intelligence
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- Galton- individual abilities
- Spearman- g factor
- Thurstone- primary mental abilities
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7
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g factor stands for
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generalized factor of intelligence
8
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Thurstone primary mental abilities
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- verbal comprehension
- word fluency
- number
- space
- rote memory
- perceptual
- reasoning
9
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what is intelligence
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- David whechsler: the global capacity to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with the environment
- capacity to adapt
- capacity to learn
10
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intelligence is
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- composite of many factors
- descriptive
- not used as a label
- genetic influence: heritability
11
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average IQ range
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85-115
12
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above average IQ range
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115-130
13
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superior IQ range
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130-145
14
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below average IQ range
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70-85
15
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moderate IQ range
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55-70
