1. INTELLIGENCE:
IQ & TESTING

2. INTELLIGENCE
The ability to acquire new ideas and new behavior, and to adapt to new situations.
Different views on Intelligence exist
Emotional Intelligence: The ability to perceive, use, understand, and regulate emotions.
Two-Factor Theory: Intelligence includes a general ability (g) level and specific mental abilities (s)
Emotional Intelligence has been linked to success in the real world but it’s exact role is still not clearly understood
Two-Factor Theory: Critics argue that g does not measure other kinds of mental abilities and intelligence cannot be reduced to just g.
Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory: Critics argue that many of Gardner’s intelligence’s are actually skills. They argue that intelligence and talent (skill) are two different things.
Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory: Numerous (8) and unrelated intelligences

4. INTELLIGENCE TEST
Measure IQ, or a standardized measure of intelligence based on a scale of which 100 is average
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale:
Originally meant for children; adapted for adults
Groups test items by age level
100 is average for given age
Wechsler Tests:
More common today
Three versions (2-6, 6-16, 16-89)
More detailed scoring

5. IQ SCORES – What do they mean?
Average score is 100
Traditionally 70 or below = mentally handicapped
140 or higher = Genius
Good indicator of success in school
Do not predict success in the real world
Nature v. Nurture: Both genetic factors & the environment play a role in IQ. The % each contributes is debatable.
Cultural Bias: wording used in questions may be more familiar to people or one social group than to another group