learning / intelligence Flashcards
history of IQ
Alfred Binet developed IQ tests for the French government (measured mental age)
what are the two types of intelligences?
fluid and crystallized intelligence; coined by Raymond Cattell (psychologist)
fluid intelligence
innate ability to learn quickly; declines with age
crystallized intelligence
factual knowledge
triarchic theory
developed by Robert J. Sternberg. how people apply knowledge to succeed in certain situations. separates intelligence into 3 categories.
analytical intelligence
ability to interpret information and use information to solve problems. part of triarchic theory. book smarts
practical intelligence
experience based accumulation of skills and knowledge. part of triarchic theory. everyday problems
creative intelligence
ability to adapt knowledge to adapt to new situations. part of triarchic theory. street smarts
Howard Gardener
developed the nine types of intelligence. believed IQ tests didn’t address all kinds of intelligences. includes: (1) musical-rhythmic (2) visual-spatial (3) linguistic (4) mathematical (5) interpersonal (6) intrapersonal (7) existential (8) naturalistic (9) body kinesthetic.
Piaget’s theory of cognitive development
(1) sensory-motor stage (2) pre-operational stage (3) concrete-operational stage (4) formal-operational stage
sensory-motor stage
part of piaget’s theory of cognitive development. 0-2 years where we develop our five senses through experience and movement.
pre-operational stage
part of piaget’s theory of cognitive development. 2-7 years where we learn to speak and understand nonverbal communication; understand symbolic meanings; think creatively.
concrete-operational stage
part of piaget’s theory of cognitive development. 7-11 years where we discover logic.
formal-operational stage
part of piaget’s theory of cognitive development. 12+ years where we think rationally about abstract concepts.
behaviorism
Pavlov. Learners are blank slates that are shaped by environmental stimuli and positive and negative reinforcement. People learn through repetition.