1. Chapter 11 Intelligence

2. Components of Intelligence 1. Understand complex ideas 2. Adapt to the environment 3. Learn from experience 4. Ability to reason 5. Problem solving skills

3. Theories of Intelligence Spearman vs. Thurstone –“g” or multiple components?? –PMA Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory –Componential Intelligence (book smarts) –Experiental Intelligence (creativity) –Contextual Intelligence (street smarts)

4. Theories of Intelligence Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences logical/mathematical linguistic spatial Cattell’s Theory Empirically based Crystallized intelligence G C Fluid intelligence G F musical bodily kinesthetic interpersonal intrapersonal

5. Tests of Intelligence Standford-Binet –Binet-Simon Scale –“IQ” –Ages 2-23 Four Subscales –Verbal –Abstract/Visual –Quantitative –STM Weschler Scales –WAIS-R (Adult) –WISC-III (5-16) –WPPSI (3-7) Two Subscales –Verbal –Performance Other Tests: Raven Matrices, K-ABC

6. Current and Future Skills n Aptitude Tests –SAT ?? –GRE ?? –Intelligence Tests n Achievement Tests –AP tests –Regency tests –Iowa Achievement tests

7. Issues in Measurement n Reliability –Split-Half –Test-Retest n Validity –Content –Criterion Concurrent Predictive

8. Other Things to Consider n Nature v. Nurture n Cultural and Gender Differences n Extremes of Intelligence –MR –Giftedness

9. Creativity n Area of problem solving n novel and useful solutions n see relationships among remote ideas n interaction of multiple factors

10. Ways to measure creativity n Divergent thinking Divergent thinking n Remote Associates Test (RAT) Remote Associates Test (RAT) n Opinions of Experts

11. Divergent Thinking n How many different ways can you group a deck of cards? n How many different words begin with L and end with N? L_____N

12. Remote Associations CHARMING FOOD HEARTED DARK CANADIAN TUG ATTORNEY MAGIC ARM TYPE FROG CATCHER FEET SHOT GOLF GRAVY SELF PITCH COAL GHOST VALIANT HOT BITTER SUN SANDWICH SHOW SPENDING POWER PEACH STORY PRINCE DOG COLD GLASSES CLUB BOAT DEFENSE BLACK PIT WRITER

13. What’s the Association? Time Root Shape Peg Dance Person Box Foot Table

14. Final Thoughts n Investment Theory n Mental blocks - Incubation n Confluence –intelligence –knowledge –motivation –supportive environment –style & personality