1. INTELLIGENCE 1.What is Intelligence? 2.Measurement of Intelligence 3.Differences in Intelligence 4.What Influences Intelligence?

2. What is Intelligence? How is intelligence defined, and what are the various theories of intelligence? Intelligence vs. Achievement Links between different types of intelligence

3. Types of Intelligence Spearman’s Two-Factor Theory Thurston’s Theory of Primary Mental Abilities Garner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence Sterberg’s Triarchic Theory Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence

4. QUICK QUIZ 1 1.What is the difference between achievement and intelligence? 2.Describe five different types of intelligence. 3.CRITICAL THINKING: Choose an occupation that interests you. List the types of intelligence discussed that a person would have to excel at for that career.

5. Measurements of Intelligence How do the various types of intelligence tests differ? Achievement, aptitude, and intelligence tests Reliability and validity Problems with IQ tests

6. Types of Intelligence Tests The Stanford-Binet Scale The Wechler Scale

7. QUICK QUIZ 2 1.What is an IQ? 2.Using the Stanford-Binet Scale, what would be the intelligence quotient of a child with a MA of 11 and a CA of 11? 3.CRITICAL THINKING: How are the Stanford- Binet and Wechsler Scales similar, how are they different?

8. Differences in Intelligence What are the characteristics of mental retardation and of giftedness? Should students of various intelligences be in the same classes?

9. The Bell Curve of Intelligence Mental Retardation Giftedness Creativity

10. QUICK QUIZ 3 1.Define mental retardation. 2.What characteristics do gifted people share? 3.CRITICAL THINKING: If highly creative students are not always easily identified as highly intelligent students, how can teachers make sure they reach their potential?

11. What Influences Intelligence? How do heredity and the environment influence intelligence? Do genes or environment influence intelligence? To what extent is it possible to improve intelligence?

12. Influencing IQ Genetic Influences on Intelligence Environmental Influences on Intelligence Adults and Intelligence

13. QUICK QUIZ 4 1.What evidence suggests that genetic factors play a role in intelligence? 2.What are three environmental factors that affect intelligence? 3.CRITICAL THINKING: Describe three activities that you think would provide preschool children with an important skill or would enrich their lives.