Me 2.8a Intelligence and Achievement: Theories of Intelligence

Question 1

Intelligence

Answer 1

The ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations.

Question 2

general ability (g)

Answer 2

According to Spearman and others, is the one thing that underlies all mental abilities and can therefore be measured by every task on an intelligence test.

Question 3

Factor Analysis

Answer 3

A statistical procedure that identifies factors on a test; used to identify different dimensions of performance.

Question 4

Fluid Intelligence

Answer 4

GF. Our ability to reason speedily and abstractly.

Question 5

Crystallised Intelligence

Answer 5

GC. Our accumulated knowledge and verbal skill.

Question 6

Cattell-Horn-Carroll Theory

Answer 6

CHC. The theory that our intelligence is based on g as well as specific abilities bridged by GF and GC

Question 7

Savant Syndrome

Answer 7

A condition in which a person otherwise limited in mental ability has an exceptional specific skill.

Question 8

Gardener’s Multiple Intelligences

Answer 8

Believed there was 8 relatively independent intelligence+ existential intelligence

Question 9

Sternberg’s Three Intelligences

Answer 9

practical (the ability to get along in different contexts),
creative (the ability to come up with new ideas)
analytical (the ability to evaluate information and solve problems).

Question 10

Social Intelligence

Answer 10

the ability to understand one’s own and others’ actions.

Question 11

Emotional Intelligence

Answer 11

The ability to perceive, understand and manage, and use emotions. Part of social Intelligence.