Intelligence

Question 1

Lachie McClean Likes Vegemite But It Is Never Eaten. What does this acrostic stand for?

Answer 1

Logical-mathematical
Musical
Linguistic
Visual-spatial
Bodily-kinesthetic
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalistic
Existential

Question 2

How many multiple intelligences are there?

Answer 2

Originally 7 but now 9

Question 3

Name the theorist who developed the Multiple Intelligences theory.

Answer 3

Howard Gardner

Question 4

What is the difference between Gardener’s Naturalistic Intelligence and his Existential intelligence?

Answer 4

Naturalistic - understands how the environment works and are interested in learning about other species.
Existential intelligence - understands the big picture of the world (philosophical)

Question 5

What is the difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence

Answer 5

Interpersonal - ability to understand interactions with other people
Intrapersonal - ability to understand your own feelings

Question 6

Name the two factors in Spearman’s intelligence theory.

Answer 6

General (g)

Specific (s)

Question 7

Name the theorist who came up with the two factor (otherwise known as factor analysis) intelligence theory?

Answer 7

Spearman

Question 8

Which theorist said that intelligence is a general ability, showed in different ways and dependent on the environment?

Answer 8

Galton

Question 9

What was the influence behind Galton’s theory?

Answer 9

Darwin’s theory of evolution

Question 10

The French government commissioned Binet to what?

Answer 10

To find the difference between ‘normal’ kids and kids with ‘special needs’

Question 11

What is the equation for the intelligence quotient?

Answer 11

IQ = Mental Age (MA) divided Chronological age x 100

Question 12

Jenny is 35 years old. Her mental age is 41. What is her IQ?

Answer 12

41/35 x 100 = 117

Question 13

Who came up with the IQ equation?

Answer 13

Lewis Terman

Question 14

How did Terman further develop Binet’s intelligence test?

Answer 14

He made it more appropriate for American’s and adults

Question 15

Define intelligence according to Wechsler.

Answer 15

The global capacity to act purposefully, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with ones environment.

Question 16

List the three scales of Wechsler’s intelligence theory.

Answer 16

WPPI - Wechsler’s Pre Primary Scale Intelligence (2-7)
WISC - Wechsler’s Intelligence Scale for Children (5-15)
WAIS - Wechsler’s Adult Intelligence Scale (16+)

Question 17

What are the 5 constructs of Goleman’s theory?

Answer 17

Self-Awareness
Self-Regulation
Social skill
Empathy
Motivation