Intelligence

Question 1

What kind of intelligence did Spearman posit in 1972?

Answer 1

General intelligence

Question 2

What is general intelligence?

Answer 2

Intelligence that exists across multiple or all disciplines

Question 3

Who invented the IQ test?

Answer 3

Alfred Binet

Question 4

Why was the IQ test invented?

Answer 4

To locate students early on in their educational journey who would need special assistance

Question 5

What are the two main kinds of IQ tests?

Answer 5

Stanford-Binet and Wechsler (WISC-V)

Question 6

True or false: IQ tests contain reading and writing

Answer 6

False. IQ tests are exclusively spoken.

Question 7

What are the 5 subtypes of intelligence measured on the WISC-V?

Answer 7

Verbal comprehension, visual spatial, processing speed, working memory, and fluid reasoning

Question 8

True or false: 68% of people score between 85-115 on the WISC-V.

Answer 8

True! 100 is the mid-range for a given demographic.

Question 9

What are some things that could impact someone’s IQ scores?

Answer 9

Any of…
- Cultural traditions including language & economic status
- Answers may be ‘right’ but not according to the test
- Formal training can improve scores
- Exceptionalities (learning disabilities, health conditions)
- Perceived importance of the test
- Influence of the tester

Question 10

What theory of intelligence was posited by Sternberg?

Answer 10

The multiple-intelligence theory: practical, creative, and analytical intelligences

Question 11

What are the three principle components of MIT theory?

Answer 11

Componential
Contextual
Experiential

Question 12

Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory expanded on Sternberg’s. What 8 intelligences did Gardner outline?

Answer 12

Linguistic
Logical/Mathematical
Spatial
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Musical
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalist
Existential