Learner Differences - Intelligence & Gender

Question 1

What is the difference between sex and gender?

Answer 1

Gender relates to the influences and role of surroundings in establishing identity. Sex refers to identifiable physical factors (Genitalia difference)

Question 2

Define gender schema.

Answer 2

Gender schema regards the organised networks of knowledge about what it means to be male or female.

Question 3

What is the difference between impairment and a disability?

Answer 3

Impairment refers to an irregularity in function (Cerebral palsy, deafness, near-sightedness as examples) while a disability is the consequence of an impairment that doesn’t allow an individual to do something specific.

Question 4

Define handicap with an example.

Answer 4

Handicap is a disadvantage in a particular situation sometimes caused by disabilities. (Blindness being a handicap if you want to drive a car, but not a handicap in learning music etc…)

Question 5

Define intelligence.

Answer 5

Intelligence is the ability or abilities to use knowledge for solving problems and adapting to the world.

Question 6

What two forms of intelligence do Cattell and Horn provide as a more specific explanation?

Answer 6

Fluid intelligence and crystallised intelligence.

Question 7

What is fluid intelligence?

Answer 7

Fluid intelligence is the cognitive efficiency; nonverbal abilities that are grounded in brain development.

Question 8

What is crystallised intelligence?

Answer 8

Crystallised intelligence is the ability to apply culturally approved problem-solving methods. (How to use Uber, read, troubleshoot technology issues etc…)

Question 9

How many intelligences does Gardner say exist within his theory?

Answer 9

There are eight different types of intelligences.

Question 10

What are the eight intelligences within Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory?

Answer 10

Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Naturalist, Bodily-Kinaesthetic, logical-mathematical, linguistic, musical and spatial.

Question 11

Define interpersonal intelligence

Answer 11

The understanding of others and their own emotions and being able to properly respond to them (Therapist, salesperson etc…)

Question 12

Define intrapersonal intelligence

Answer 12

The understanding of self.

Question 13

Define spatial intelligence

Answer 13

The understanding of the visual world around them and being to perform transformations on those initial perceptions (Think artist, sculptor…)

Question 14

Define musical intelligence

Answer 14

The ability to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch - musical understanding.

Question 15

Define linguistic intelligence

Answer 15

The ability to be sensitive to sounds, rhythm and meanings of words (Poet, journalist, author etc…)

Question 16

Define bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence

Answer 16

The ability to control one’s body movements and handle objects skillfully (Dancer, athlete etc…)

Question 17

Define logical-mathematical intelligence

Answer 17

The ability to handle long chains of reasoning and capacity to discern logical or numerical patterns.

Question 18

Define naturalist intelligence

Answer 18

The abilities to recognise plants and animals along with making distinctions in the natural worlds with understanding systems and defining categories

Question 19

What are the three parts of the triarchic theory of successful intelligence?

Answer 19

Analytical componential, creative experiental and practical contextual

Question 20

Define analytical componential intelligence

Answer 20

The ability to think abstractly and process information

Question 21

Define creative experiential intelligence

Answer 21

The ability to formulate new ideas and combine with unrelated facts; creativity - deal with novel situations and make new solutions.

Question 22

Define practical contextual intelligence

Answer 22

The ability to adapt to a changing environment and shape the environment to make the most of opportunities