Introduction to Intelligence

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Introduction to Intelligence Chapter 11 Introduction to Intelligence

Origins of Intelligence Testing a method of assessing an individual’s mental aptitudes and comparing them to those of others, using numerical scores

What is Intelligence? Intelligence ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations

What is Intelligence? Factor Analysis General Intelligence (g) statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related items (called factors) on a test used to identify different dimensions of performance that underlie one’s total score General Intelligence (g) factor that Spearman and others believed underlies specific mental abilities measured by every task on an intelligence test

Are There Multiple Intelligences? Savant Syndrome condition in which a person otherwise limited in mental ability has an exceptional specific skill computation drawing

Are There Multiple Intelligences? Social Intelligence the know-how involved in comprehending social situations and managing oneself successfully Emotional Intelligence ability to perceive, express, understand, and regulate emotions

Intelligence and Creativity the ability to produce novel and valuable ideas expertise imaginative thinking skills venturesome personality intrinsic motivation creative environment

Brain Function and Intelligence People who can perceive the stimulus very quickly tend to score somewhat higher on intelligence tests Stimulus Mask Question: Long side on left or right?