Introduction to Intelligence

Question 1

What is Intelligence

Answer 1

This is the ability to learn from experience, acquire knowledge, adapt to situations and solve problems.

Question 2

What is the Binet - Simon Intelligence Scale (1905)

Answer 2

This was the original intelligence test, designed to asses mental abilities, it is the basis for modern intelligence test.

Question 3

What is the Stanford - Binet Intelligence Test (Original IQ Test)

Answer 3

This test was modified for the U.S., the audience for this test varied in ages and subjects. The test was used to measure one’s Intelligent quotient. It used a formula.

Question 4

What is the IQ Formula.

Answer 4

IQ = (Metal Age / Chronical Age) x 100

Question 5

What is a Mental Age

Answer 5

This is used to identify is a child is ahead of behind his peers.

Question 6

What is the General Intelligence (G factor) Charles Spearman:

Answer 6

It says that intelligence is a general cognitive ability that can be measured and numerically expressed.

Question 7

John Horn and Raymond Cattel

Answer 7

They determined that the g in g factor (general intelligence) should be divided into 2 factors of intelligence:

1. Fluid intelligence
2. Crystalized intelligence

Question 8

What is Fluid Intelligence

Answer 8

This is the ability to think and reason flexibly, this tends to diminish with aging.

Question 9

What is Crystalized Intelligence

Answer 9

This refers to the accumulation of skill, knowledge, and facts that are acquired throughout life. it tends to increase with age

Question 10

What is the Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Answer 10

This theory described 8 different types of intelligence based on skills and abilities. It said that the IQ test isn’t accurate in depicting peoples abilities. The types are:

1. Nature smart
2. Self smart
3. Picture smart
4. Music smart
5. Body smart
6. People smart
7. Word smart
8. Logic smart

Question 11

What is Savant Syndrome

Answer 11

This is when a person a low mental ability but is exceptional in a specific skill, eg. drawing.

Question 12

What is the Robert Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

Answer 12

This theory states that Gardner’s types of intelligence are better viewed as individual talents. They are:

1. Analytical intelligence
2. Creative intelligence
3. Practical intelligence

Question 13

What is Analytical Intelligence

Answer 13

This is solving a problem with a single solution

Question 14

What is Creative Intelligence

Answer 14

This is when you create new ideas to help adapt to a new situation.

Question 15

What is Practical Intelligence

Answer 15

This is when you partake in experimental things that lead to you learning something specific.

Question 16

What is Emotional Intelligence

Answer 16

This is the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions.

Question 17

What is the Wechsler Intelligence Scales (WAIS)(1995)

Answer 17

This was a test first published in 1995, it was used to measure intelligence in adults and older adolescents. Wechsler believed that intelligence was made up of different abilities and not just one.

Question 18

What is Heritability

Answer 18

This is a measure of the variation of people’s traits due to genetic causes. Heritability for intelligence estimates ranges from 50 to 70 percent.

Question 19

What is the Flynn Effect (James Flynn)

Answer 19

It shows that IQ scores have been rising around the world due to Improvements in technology, health, and nutrition.