Module 37

Question 1

intelligence

Answer 1

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

Question 2

general intelligence
AKA g

Answer 2

belief that we have one general intelligence that underlies all mental abilities + is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence task

Charles Spearman granted that people often have special, outstanding abilities

Question 3

factor analysis

Answer 3

a statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related items (factors) on a test

used to identify different dimensions of performance that underlie a persons total score

Question 4

savant syndrome

Answer 4

a condition where a person otherwise limited in mental ability is very good at a specific skill, like drawing

Question 5

grit

Answer 5

passion and perseverance in the pursuit of long-term goals

Question 6

emotional intelligence

Answer 6

the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions