Module 37 - Introduction to 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 intelligence (g)

Answer 2

According to Spearman and others, underlies all mental abilities and is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence test

Question 3

Factor analysis

Answer 3

A statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related items (called factors) on a test; used to identify different dimensions of performance that underlie a person’s score

Question 4

Savant syndrome

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Analytical (academic problem-solving) Intelligence

Answer 5

The kind of intelligence assessed with intelligence tests that have a single right answer. Part of Sternberg’s triarchic theory

Question 6

Creative intelligence

Answer 6

The ability to adapt to new situations and come up with new ideas. Part of Sternberg’s triarchic theory

Question 7

Practical intelligence

Answer 7

Used for everyday tasks which are poorly defined and may have multiple solutions. Part of Sternberg’s triarchic theory

Question 8

Emotional intelligence

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Thurstone’s primary mental abilities

Answer 9

Intelligence is broken down into seven distinct factors

Question 10

Gardner’s multiple intelligences

Answer 10

Classifies abilities into eight or nine independent bits of intelligence, which include a broad range of skills beyond traditional school smarts