Unit 11: Comparing Theories of Intelligence Flashcards
A basic intelligence predicts our abilities in varied academic areas
Spearman’s general intelligence (g)
Strengths: Different abilities, such as verbal and spatial, do have some tendency to correlate
Spearman’s general intelligence (g)
Other Considerations: Human abilities are too diverse to be encapsulated by a single general intelligence factor
Spearman’s general intelligence (g)
Our intelligence may be broken down into seven distinct factors
Thurstone’s primary mental abilities
Strengths: A single g score is not as informative as scores for seven primary mental abilities
Thurstone’s primary mental abilities
Other Considerations: Even Thurstone’s seven mental abilities show a tendency to cluster, suggesting an underlying g factor
Thurstone’s primary mental abilities
Our abilities are best classified into eight or nine independent intelligences, which include a broad range of skills beyond traditional school smarts
Gardner’s multiple intelligences
Strengths: Intelligence is more than just verbal and Mathematica skills. Other abilities are equally important to our human adaptability.
Gardner’s multiple intelligences
Other Considerations: Should all our abilities be considered intelligences? Shouldn’t some be called less vital talents?
Gardner’s multiple intelligences
Our intelligence is best classified into three areas that predict real-world success: analytical, creative, and practical
Sternberg’s triarchic theory
Strengths: These three domains can be reliably measured
Sternberg’s triarchic theory
Other Considerations: These three domains may be less independent than Sternberg though and may actually share an underlying g factor
Sternberg’s triarchic theory
Social intelligence is an important indicator of life success. Emotional intelligence is a key aspect, consisting of perceiving, understanding, managing, and using emotions.
Emotional intelligence
Strengths: These four components predict social success and emotional well-being.
Emotional intelligence
Other Considerations: Does this stretch the concept of intelligent too far?
Emotional intelligence
