Intelligence Flashcards
Intelligence
the application of cognitive skills and knowledge to learn or solve a problem
G Factor
Charles Spearman argued that intelligence is a general ability that is applied to all kinds of tasks
Psychometrics
smart word for psychological testing
Norms
standard test scores that are used as a basis for comparison + interpretation of scores
Standardization
the process of establishing norms for a test
ex: SAT, AP exams
Reliability
the consistency of a test
Test-Retest Reliability
when the same ppl are tested and then retested and yields the same scores each time
Validity
the capability of a test to measure what it is intended to measure
Predictive Validity
the capability of a test to predict future performance
Intelligence Tests
used to measure one’s cognitive abilities and/or knowledge in an area
Achievement Tests
designed to assess one’s level of knowledge in a given area
Aptitude Tests
designed to predict one’s general ability
Crystallized Intelligence
the ability to apply acquired knowledge to current problems
Fluid Intelligence
the ability to deal with problems by using the mind in new and adaptive ways
Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
Robert Sternberg proposed this theory that identifies 3 types of intelligence: