Intelligence Flashcards
What do intelligence tests measure?
assessing and comparing mental aptitudes
What do achievement tests measure?
reflects what a person has learned
What do aptitude tests measure?
predicts what a person will be able to learn
What is intelligence?
the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations
General Intelligence (g)
a person’s overall mental capacity that influences specific abilities
Fluid Intelligence (Gf)
using pre-existing knowledge or experience to solve problems in unfamiliar contexts
When does fluid intelligence peak?
increases in adolescence then gradually declines
Crystallized Intelligence (Gc)
using learned knowledge and experience to solve problems or make decisions
When does crystallized intelligence peak?
increases with age and as more life experience is gained
What is Savant Syndrome
a condition where someone with a developmental disorder has above-average skills in a specific area
Emotional Intelligence
the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and utilize emotions
Perceiving emotions
recognizing different emotional expressions in everyday life
Understanding emotions
comprehending causes and complexities of emotion (how they change and blend)
Managing emotions
knowing how to express them/how to handle others’ emotions
Using emotions
harnessing emotions for creative thinking or decision making
Mental Age
the level of performance typically associated with a certain chronological age
Predictive Validity
extent to which a test can predict future outcomes or behaviours
Reliability
stability of a test’s results over time
Validity
extent to which a test measures what it’s supposed to measure
Standardization
the process of establishing norms for test results
