PPT 16 Flashcards
What is human ability?
Human ability refers to the capacity of an individual to perform a given task, which is an important variable in defining human behavior.
What are the types of human ability?
Intellectual Ability
Physical Ability
What is intellectual ability?
Intellectual ability is required to perform mental activities like thinking, reasoning, computing, communicating, and problem-solving.
What is physical ability?
Physical ability includes attributes required for tasks involving strength, stamina, eyesight, hearing, balance, and coordination of body parts.
What are the 7 dimensions of intellectual ability?
Numerical Ability
Verbal Comprehension
Perceptual Speed
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Spatial Visualization
Memory
What is numerical ability?
Numerical ability is the ability to work with numbers.
What is verbal comprehension?
Verbal comprehension is a person’s ability to understand a spoken message using natural language.
What is memory in the context of intellectual ability?
Memory is the ability to retain and recollect knowledge or information.
What is inductive reasoning?
Inductive reasoning is the ability to study past trends in order to forecast future events.
What is deductive reasoning?
Deductive reasoning is the ability to think logically to find underlying reasons.
What is perceptual speed?
Perceptual speed is the ability to identify perceptual similarities and differences quickly and accurately.
What is spatial visualization?
Spatial visualization is the ability to visualize space in three dimensions.
What is IQ?
IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is a measure of a person’s relative intelligence in performing intellectual tasks.
Formula: IQ = (Mental Age / Chronological Age) x 100
Is a high IQ required for all kinds of jobs?
No, high IQ is not required for all jobs, but it is necessary for intellectually demanding jobs.
What is intelligence?
Intelligence is the ability to think, decode information, learn from experience, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.