Intelligence Flashcards
Ratio IQ
(mental / current age) * 10.
What does ration IQ lack?
It does not account for intelligence later down the line.
Deviation IQ
(test score / avg test score of ppl pf the same age) * 100. The IQ standard still being used today.
Emotional intelligence
the ability to reason about emotions and use emotion to improve reasoning.
Triarchic intelligence
Three types of intelligence - creative, analytical and practical.
Analytical intelligence
the ability to identify, define problems and find ways to solve them.
Creative intelligence
The ability to formulate novel solutions to a problem.
Practical intelligence
the ability to implement solutions to problems in everyday life.
Heritability coefficient
denoted h^2.
tells us how big the influence genes have on the differences of a particular group of people’s IQ scores.
Stereotype threat
the anxiety associated with the possibility of confirming other people’s stereotypes about one’s group.
Example of stereotype threat
A study has shown that a group of Asian women were more likely to score higher on a math test, when reminded that they are Asian, as opposed to to being reminded that they are women.
Cognitive enhancers
Drugs that improve the psychological processes that underlie intelligent performance.
Examples of cognitive enhancers
Ritalin, Adderall, Modafinil.
Intelligence as two factors
General intelligence factor (g) and Specific factors (s).
General intelligence factor (g)
the hypothesized single factor of intelligence that explains aptitude in all domains of knowledge.
Specific factors (s)
The hypothesized factors that explain aptitude in specialized domains of knowledge, including factors for: math, reading, visual reasoning and problem solving tests.
Independent factor theories
Intelligence is many unrelated abilities.
Different theories have varying numbers of factors thought to exist.
E.g. musical, kinesthetic, math, linguistic, intrapersonal etc.
Hybrid theories
Intelligence is a group of interrelated factors, with g at the top, middle-level abilities after, and specific tasks underneath.
Fluid intelligence
Denoted Gf; learning new information or dealing with novel situations.
Crystallized intelligence
Denoted Gc; drawing on experiences from the past.
Standardized test
- Has highly controlled and guided admin protocol.
- Gives a score that shows your performance relative to the general population.
Unit of measuring intelligence
Intelligence quotient (IQ) - mean = 100 and sd = 15.
WAIS-IV
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - based on the hybrid model theory, is the most popular test used today.
General ability index
measures a person’s intellectual ability in the absence of time pressure. Part of WAIS-IV
