Me 2.8a Intelligence and Achievement: Theories of Intelligence

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Intelligence

Question 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.

Answer 2

general ability (g)

Question 3

GF. Our ability to reason speedily and abstractly.

Answer 3

Fluid Intelligence

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Factor Analysis

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Cattell-Horn-Carroll Theory

Question 4

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).

Answer 4

Sternberg’s Three Intelligences

Question 5

GC. Our accumulated knowledge and verbal skill.

Answer 5

Crystallised Intelligence

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Savant Syndrome

Question 6

Believed there was 8 relatively independent intelligence+ existential intelligence

Answer 6

Gardener’s Multiple Intelligences

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Social Intelligence

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Emotional Intelligence