Intelligence Lecture Flashcards
What is intelligence?
The capacity to solve problems or fashion products valued in cultural settings.
What is the top level in Carroll’s Three Stratum Model?
General intelligence factor (g factor).
Name examples of broad abilities in the second level.
Fluid intelligence, crystallized intelligence, memory capacity, visual and auditory perception, processing speed.
Provide examples of specific types of tasks and abilities in the third level.
Inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, verbal comprehension, visual memory, word fluency.
According to Howard Gardner, how many types of intelligence are there?
Eight.
Name the types of intelligence associated with the Arts in Howard Gardner’s model.
Musical and rhythmic intelligence, Bodily kinesthetic intelligence, Visual spatial intelligence.
What is associated with large working memory capacity and fast processing?
Fluid intelligence.
How is crystallized intelligence developed?
Through experience and learning.
What is a characteristic of a fixed mindset?
Belief that intelligence is static and fixed.
According to Carol Dweck, what is associated with higher levels of functional development?
Growth mindset.
What does WAIS stand for?
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale.
Provide an example of a verbal test in WAIS.
Arithmetic: Mental calculations.
What is the average IQ score?
Around 100.
What does the Flynn effect suggest?
A historical increase in IQ scores, possibly due to factors like improved nutrition, increased abstract thinking, and enhanced use of working memory.
What impact does non-equivalent learning opportunities have on biases?
Non-equivalent learning opportunities affect comparability.
What factors contribute to biases in intelligence measurement?
Background, attitudes, and expectations.
What is one reason for measuring IQ?
Predictive power: Predicts success in life events.
Is success solely determined by intelligence?
No, success is not solely determined by intelligence. Recognition of various contributing factors is crucial for accurate assessments.
