Week 16: intelligence and Decision-Making Flashcards
What is intelligence?
Intelligence broadly encompasses the ability to learn, remember and use new information, to solve problems, and to adapt to novel situations.
Name at least two common strategies for measuring intelligence.
- Binet-Simon test
- Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
Who is considered the pioneer of measuring intellectual ability?
Alfred Binet
What does the term ‘IQ’ stand for?
Intelligence Quotient
What is the Flynn Effect?
The Flynn Effect refers to the observed increase in IQ scores over the decades.
True or False: Charles Spearman proposed the idea of multiple intelligences.
False
What did Francis Galton contribute to the study of intelligence?
He pioneered psychological measurement and proposed that intelligence is heritable.
Fill in the blank: The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) assesses a range of intellectual abilities including _______.
[memory, computation, language understanding, reasoning, information processing]
What are the two types of intelligence distinguished by Horn and Cattell?
- Fluid intelligence
- Crystalized intelligence
What is the main idea behind Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences?
People process information through different channels that are relatively independent of one another.
List the eight types of intelligence identified by Howard Gardner.
- Logic-math
- Visual-spatial
- Music-rhythm
- Verbal-linguistic
- Bodily-kinesthetic
- Interpersonal
- Intrapersonal
- Naturalistic
What is emotional intelligence?
Emotional intelligence emphasizes the experience and expression of emotion, including understanding one’s own and others’ emotions.
How does Carol Dweck’s concept of mindset relate to intelligence?
A growth mindset, where intelligence is viewed as changeable, is linked to better performance compared to a fixed mindset.
True or False: Genetics is considered an unimportant factor in intelligence.
False
What is the general intelligence factor referred to as?
g
What does the Stanford-Binet test allow for regarding intelligence scores?
It allows for easy and reliable categorizations and comparisons between individuals.
What is one criticism of the Stanford-Binet test that led to the creation of the WAIS?
It relied too heavily on verbal ability.
Fill in the blank: The ability to ‘think on your feet’ is associated with ______ intelligence.
[fluid intelligence]
What is the primary focus of the Binet-Simon test?
Assessing children’s intellectual capacity.
What is the relationship between emotional intelligence and job performance?
Emotional intelligence is linked to better job performance.
What does Carroll’s model of intelligence classify intelligence into?
Three levels: general intelligence factor (g), broad abilities, and specific skills.
What is a growth mindset?
A belief that intelligence is changeable and evolving
According to Dweck’s research, individuals with a growth mindset handle failure better and perform better.
What are the correlates of intelligence?
Genetics and environmental factors
Intelligence is largely inherited but not entirely; both genetics and a healthy attitude toward intelligence contribute to performance.
What does the term ‘G’ stand for?
General factor
‘G’ is often used synonymously with intelligence itself.