Psychometric Intelligence Flashcards
Describe cognition
mental processes involved in things such as thinking and the contents of the processes
Describe intelligence
The mental capacity to acquire knowledge and solve problems
Describe thinking
Cognitive processes involved in forming a new mental representation by manipulating available information
What are the obstacles to problem solving
Mental set (responding to a problem in the manner used for previous problem)
self-imposed limitations
Faulty heuristics (cognitive shortcuts)
Describe Spearman’s theory of g:
g = General intelligence: ability to deal with complex cognitive complexity /general ability to perform demanding tasks
s=specific mental abilities
g–>Sa/Sb/Sc (the s’s can interact as well)
Cattell’s theory of intelligence
fluid g: mental ability not derived from experience (eg abstract task)
crystallised g: mental ability derived from experience (eg language)
Gf: capacity to learn new things (biological, not affected by experience) = processor
Gc: learned knowledge (affected by experience) = software,stored information
fluid and crystallised g work together and lead to Sa/Sb/Sc
Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences
verbal, logical, visual, bodily, musical, naturalist, interpersonal, intrapersonal
Intelligence a –> Sa
Intelligence b –> Sb etc
Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence
3 fundamental aspects: Analytic, creative and practical - only analytical tested in mainstream tests
Intelligence quotient
IQ=(Mental age/ Chronological age)x100
Flynn-Effect
IQ scores are highering
Potential factors contributing to IQ gain
Complexity of average person’s job increased
more demanding technology etc
