Unit 2 Topic 2 - Intelligence

Question 1

Compare Multiple Intelligences and Emotional Intelligence Theories with reference to: (2.2.1.1)

(Howard Gardner, 2017)

Answer 1

MI - proposes that people possess many different types of intelligence including linguistic, logical, musical, spatial, bodily, naturalistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal
EQ - the ability to perceive, use, understand and manage emotions in oneself and in others including perceiving emotions, facilitating thought, understanding emotions, managing emotions

Question 2

Identify three methods used to measure intelligence (2.2.1.2)

Answer 2

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
Stanford-Binet Scale
Wechsler’s Intelligence Scale

Question 3

What is the Intelligence Quotient (2.2.1.2)

Answer 3

a standardised score for an individual’s intelligence as measured by specific intelligence test (IQ Test)

Question 4

What is the Stanford-Binet Scale (2.2.1.2)

Answer 4

assess an individuals intelligence based on age

Question 5

What is the Wechsler’s Intelligence Scale (2.2.1.2)

Answer 5

provides a general IQ score and scores for four seperate aspects of intelligence

Question 6

Describe the reliability and validity of intelligence tests (2.2.1.3)

Answer 6

Standardisation
Practice
Motivation
Fairness of test design
reliability - must be consistent
validity - must test what it intends to

Question 7

Summarise (Bouchard, 1990) with regard to intelligence

Answer 7

Aim:
- determine if intelligence is inherited
- does nature or nurture have a more significant role
Method:
- used MZA + DZA twins reared apart and reared together
- compared IQ of parents and children
Results:
- twins have a higher correlation of intelligence
- genetics have a large role in determining intelligence