Intelligence and Testing Flashcards
Spearman’s General intelligence
A basic intelligence predicts our abilities in varied academic areas
Strengths: Dif abilities like verbal and spatial tend to correlate
Other: Human abilities are too diverse to be limited by 1 (g) factor
Thurstone’s primary mental abilities
Our intelligence may be broken into 7 factors
Strengths: A single g score is not as informative as scores for 7 primary mental abilities
Other: Even Thurstone’s abilities show a tendency to cluster. suggesting an underlying (g) factor
Gardner’s multiple intelligences
Our abilities are classified into 8 or 9 independent intelligences, which include a broad range of skills beyond traditional school smarts
Strengths: Intelligence is much more than verbal or math abilities and other abilities are equally important for human adaptability
Other: Shouldn’t all our abilities be considered intelligences? Shouldn’t some be called less vital talents?
Sternberg’s triarchic theory
Our intelligence is best classified into 3 areas that predict real-world success; analytical, creative, practical
Strengths: These 3 domains can be reliably measured
Other: These 3 domains may be less independent than Sternberg thought and may actually share an independent (g) factor
Emotional intelligence
Ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions
Strengths: These 4 components predict social success and emotional well-being
Other: Does this stretch the concept of intelligence too far?
