Intelligence Flashcards
What can be said about the nature vs nurture debate?
A person inherits their genes, which are influenced by environment- about 50% of the variability in intelligence tests are due to genetics.
What is the current definition of intelligence?
- general ability (g)
- abstract thinking, reasoning, problem solving
- ability to acquire knowledge and adapt to the environment
- creativity
- linguistic, math
- speed, memory
What can be said about stability of intelligence?
There is some malleability, but after about age 5 IQ is fairly stable (all individuals will fluctuate at different points).
True/false: within group differences are larger than between group differences.
True.
What is the most common intelligence test for children?
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children.
How does the Wechsler Test define intelligence?
The global capacity to act purposefully, think rationally, deal effectively with the environment.
How is the Wechsler Test scored?
Based on norms and standardized scores- mean of 100 with average between 90-109.
What are the 5 indexes of the Wechsler Test?
- full scale IQ (FSIQ)
- verbal comprehension index (VCI)
- perceptual reasoning index (PRI)
- working memory index (WMI)
- processing speed index (PSI)
What is the most important consideration for a learning disability?
Acheivment-ability discrepancy.
What are the 6 steps involved in assessing a learning disability?
- review history
- identity areas of difficulty
- identify deficits (cognitive assessment)
- determine discrepancy between achievement and ability
- rule out other possibilities for learning failure
- rule out other possible disorders
What is an intellectual disability?
Difficulty in intellectual functioning and adaptive functioning.
What are adaptive behaviours?
Daily activities required for social and personal sufficiency, independent functioning, social skills, communication.
What is the Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale?
Assesses adaptive functioning. 6 domains: communication, daily living skills, socialization, motor skills, maladaptive behaviour index.
