Psychology Unit 5 Test study guide (everything not familiar with) Flashcards
What is the difference between intelligence and achievement?
Intelligence is the ability to learn from experience while achievement is the knowledge and skills gained from experience
What is the equation for calculating a person’s IQ?
Mental age/chronological age * 100 = IQ
What is Thurstone’s theory of intelligence?
There is seven separate factors of primary mental abilities
List each type of intelligence according to Thurtstone’s theory of intelligence.
Visual and spatial relations
Perceptual speed
Numerical ability
Verbal comprehension
Memory
Word fluency
Deductive reasoning- ability to derive examples from general rules
Inductive reasoning- ability to derive general rules from examples
What is Gardner’s theory of intelligence?
There is eight different kind of intelligence within us.
List each type of intelligence according to Gardner.
Linguistic
Logical mathematical
Visual spatial
Body kinesthetics
Musical rhythmic
Interpersonal- sensitivity to others’ feelings (good with people)
Intrapersonal- insight into own feelings
Naturalistic
What is the difference between Gardner’s theory of intelligence and Thurstone’s theory of intelligence?
Thurstone- seven factors combined make up intelligence
Gardner- eight intelligences are independent of each other
What is Sternberg’s theory of intelligence?
The triarchic theory
Analytic- ability to solve problems
Creative- ability to deal with new situations
Practical- ability to accomplish everyday tasks
What are the factors that go into emotional intelligence?
Self awareness, mood management, self motivation, impulse control, and people skills
What is the difference between the Stanford-Binet and Wechsler intelligence test?
Stanford-Binet- only measures verbal
Wechsler- measures both verbal and nonverbal
What were the results of Terman’s study of gifted children?
Highly intelligent people tend to have greater self-esteem, remain healthier, and more successful than average
