theories of intelligence pt 2 Flashcards

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divergent thinking

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ability to think “outside the box” to arrive at novel solutions to a problem

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convergent thinking

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providing correct or established answers to problems

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intelligence quotient

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(also, IQ) score on a test designed to measure intelligence

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standardization

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method of testing in which administration, scoring, and interpretation of results are consistent

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norming

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administering a test to a large population so data can be collected to reference the normal scores for a population and its groups

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representative sample

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subset of the population that accurately represents the general population

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flynn effect

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observation that each generation has a significantly higher IQ than the previous generation

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standard deviation

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measure of variability that describes the difference between a set of scores and their mean

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Range of Reaction

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each person’s response to the environment is unique based on their genetic make-up

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dyslexia

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common learning disability in which letters are not processed properly by the brain

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Dyscalculia

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learning disability that causes difficulty in learning or comprehending mathematics

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dysgraphia

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learning disability that causes extreme difficulty in writing legibly

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hindsight bias

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belief that the event just experienced was predictable, even though it really wasn’t

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