Intelligence (A)

Question 1

What are the theories of intelligence?

Answer 1

Psychometric theory

Triarchic theory

Question 2

What is the psychometric theory of intelligence

Answer 2

Power of intellectual work - Spearman 1904

• Various measures of children’s performance as well as exams scores

G = General intelligence (neurologically based power) the same in all tests

S = Specific intelligence (learnt ability specific to indiv tasks) varies in tests

Question 3

What is the Triarchic theory?

Answer 3

Triarchic theory: Stenberg 1984
Analytical
Creative
Practical

Question 4

Give 2 measures of intelligence

Answer 4

Binet- Simon scale

Stanford- Binet intelligence scale

Question 5

Describe the Binet- Simon scale

Answer 5

“Mental age”
Age at which child is performing at intellectually
- Compared to others of a similar age
- Different form of intelligence to adults

Question 6

What is the Stanford- Binet intelligence scale

Answer 6

Intelligence quotient (IQ)
IQ = (mental age / chronological age) x 100

Measuring: verbal reasoning, visual reasoning, quantitative reasoning and short term memory

Question 7

How do you administer intelligence tests?

Answer 7

Individually
Ensures instructions are understood
Time consuming

Group
Multiple choice question booklets
Cheaper