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  • What does intelligence refer to?

    Intelligence refers to the mental processes involved in learning, reasoning, and understanding, as well as emotional states like depression.

    intelligence psychology
  • What is the challenge in measuring intelligence?

    Measuring intelligence is hard due to its complex nature and varying definitions.

    measurement intelligence
  • Is intelligence a single construct or multiple constructs?

    There is debate on whether intelligence is a single thing or many things.

    intelligence theory
  • Does intelligence vary across cultures and times?

    Intelligence may not be the same in all places and at all times, and levels may have changed over time.

    intelligence cultural_differences
  • What are the best methods to study intelligence?

    The best way to study intelligence involves various explicit and implicit theories and reliable testing methods.

    study intelligence
  • Is intelligence heritable?

    There is ongoing debate regarding the heritability of intelligence.

    intelligence heredity
  • Are there sex differences in intelligence?

    Research explores potential sex differences in intelligence, but findings are complex and nuanced.

    intelligence gender
  • Are there racial or cultural differences in intelligence?

    The topic of racial or cultural differences in intelligence is contentious and requires careful consideration of biases.

    intelligence race culture
  • What is the difference between explicit and implicit theories of intelligence?

    Implicit theories are personal beliefs about intelligence, while explicit theories are based on data and evidence from cognitive tasks.

    theories intelligence
  • Who was Samuel George Morton?

    Samuel George Morton was known for craniology and measuring skulls to find data supporting racial differences.

    history craniology
  • What was one flaw in Morton's research?

    Morton did not consider gender and stature, leading to biased conclusions.

    research bias
  • What did Paul Broca contribute to intelligence measurement?

    Paul Broca provided more precise measurements of skulls and brains than Morton, but had biases in his interpretations.

    history broca
  • What is eugenics in the context of intelligence?

    Eugenics involved claims linking genetics to intelligence differences among racial groups, notably by figures like William Shockley.

    eugenics intelligence
  • Who was Alfred Binet?

    Alfred Binet developed the first objective intelligence tests, laying the groundwork for modern IQ tests.

    binet intelligence
  • What is Deviation IQ?

    Deviation IQ measures how an individual's score compares to the mean performance of a comparison group.

    iq measurement
  • What is the significance of normative groups in intelligence testing?

    Normative groups help derive meaning from test scores by comparing them to a standard sample.

    normative intelligence
  • What did Sternberg propose about intelligence?

    Sternberg examined what behaviors demonstrate intelligence, including academic and practical intelligence.

    sternberg intelligence
  • What is 'g' in intelligence theory?

    Charles Spearman's 'g' refers to a general intelligence factor that influences performance across various tasks.

    spearman g intelligence
  • What is a positive manifold in intelligence research?

    A positive manifold indicates that different cognitive abilities are positively correlated, suggesting a common underlying factor.

    intelligence correlation
  • Who studied the correlation between task scores?

    Charles Spearman

    psychology correlation
  • What does the Law of Positive Manifold state?

    All positive correlations between cognitive tasks.

    psychology correlation
  • What are the two factors in Spearman's two factor theory?

    ‘G’ factor and task specific factor ‘S’.

    psychology theory
  • What does the ‘G’ factor represent?

    Some general cognitive ability.

    psychology cognitive
  • What does ‘E’ represent in Spearman's theory?

    Some random variance.

    psychology variance
  • What does positive manifold indicate?

    Positive correlation among cognitive tasks.

    psychology correlation
  • Who proposed that ‘G’ is a property of the brain?

    Arthur Jensen (1998).

    psychology theory
  • What does Linda Gottfredson say about ‘G’?

    ‘G’ is a capacity to deal with complexity.

    psychology cognitive
  • What is the relationship between job complexity and IQ according to Gottfredson?

    Average job complexity rises with higher IQ.

    psychology iq
  • What is a critique of the concept of ‘G’?

    Some argue it is just a statistical artefact.

    psychology critique
  • What does mutualism explain in cognitive processes?

    Cognitive processes become correlated over development.

    psychology development
  • Who developed the Triarchic theory of intelligence?

    Robert Sternberg.

    psychology theory
  • What are the three components of Sternberg's Triarchic theory?

    Analytical, contextual and creative (novelty) components of cognitve intelligence

    psychology theory
  • What does high ‘G’ reflect according to Gottfredson?

    Higher trainability and capability to comprehend surroundings.

    psychology cognitive
  • What is a commonality agreed upon by researchers regarding intelligence?

    There is some commonality in cognitive processes.

    psychology cognition
  • What did Jensen argue about racial differences in intelligence?

    They are biological differences.

    psychology race
  • What is the predictive validity of ‘G’?

    It rises with job complexity.

    psychology predictive
  • What is the core philosophy of successful intelligence?

    The term intelligence has many meanings.

    psychology intelligence
  • What does the term 'intelligence' refer to in Sternberg's theory?

    Intelligence has many meanings and is studied through different components.

    intelligence sternberg
  • What are the three components of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory?

    Analytic, Practical, Creative.

    theory components
  • What are the metacomponents in analytic intelligence?

    Planning and evaluation processes.

    analytic metacomponents
  • What do knowledge acquisition components involve?

    Working memory and cognition.

    knowledge cognition
  • What are performance components in analytic intelligence?

    Perceiving, hypothesis generation, and comparing.

    performance analytic
  • What is practical intelligence?

    Strategies for maximizing the fit between oneself and the environment.

    practical intelligence
  • What are the three strategies of practical intelligence?

    Adaptation, shaping, and selection.

    strategies practical
  • What does adaptation mean in practical intelligence?

    Adjusting oneself to fit the environment.

    adaptation practical
  • What does shaping refer to in practical intelligence?

    Modifying the environment to match one's skills and preferences.

    shaping practical
  • What is selection in the context of practical intelligence?

    Choosing the most suitable environment for oneself.

    selection practical
  • What is creative intelligence?

    Intelligence studied in relation to novel challenges and creative thinking.

    creative intelligence
  • What is successful intelligence according to Sternberg?

    A balance of analytical, creative, and practical abilities.

    successful intelligence
  • What does analytic intelligence focus on?

    Thinking, analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making.

    analytic intelligence
  • What is tacit knowledge?

    Knowledge acquired through experience, not explicitly taught.

    tacit knowledge
  • How is practical intelligence assessed?

    By measuring tacit knowledge and common sense responses.

    assessment practical
  • What is the correlation level of tacit knowledge tests with success?

    0.34 correlation with success in work contexts.

    tacit success
  • What are the three levels of creativity according to Sternberg?

    Big C (artist), Little c (everyday), Mini C (personal growth).

    creativity levels
  • What is convergent production in creativity?

    Generating one correct answer from available information.

    creativity convergent
  • What is divergent production in creativity?

    Generating many possible answers from the same source.

    creativity divergent
  • What are the criteria for scoring divergent thinking?

    Ideation fluency, flexibility of thinking, and originality.

    divergent thinking
  • What are criticisms of divergent thinking tasks?

    Confusion between originality and fluency, ambiguous statistical rarity, and speed of production measurement.

    criticism divergent
  • What distinguishes Sternberg's theory of intelligence?

    It proposes three intelligences: Analytic, Contextual, and Creative.

    sternberg intelligences
  • What distinguishes Sternberg's theory of intelligence from Spearman's theory?

    Sternberg focuses on cognitive processes, creative and practical intelligence; Spearman aims to identify 'g' and its correlations.

    intelligence theories
  • What are implicit theories of intelligence?

    Implicit theories include fluid thought, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and adaptability in communication.

    intelligence theories
  • What is emotional intelligence (EI)?

    EI involves perceiving emotions, using emotions for problem-solving, understanding emotional changes, and regulating emotions.

    intelligence emotional
  • What is fluid intelligence (Gf)?

    Fluid intelligence is the ability to use mental operations to solve novel and abstract problems.

    intelligence fluid
  • What is crystallised intelligence (Gc)?

    Crystallised intelligence is knowledge acquired through culture, involving verbal abilities and knowledge.

    intelligence crystallised
  • What does broad visual ability (Gv) refer to?

    Broad visual ability is the capacity to invent, remember, retrieve, and transform visual images.

    intelligence visual
  • What skills characterize intelligence in a hunter-gatherer society?

    Heightened senses, practical intelligence, hunting skills, and creating traps are key characteristics.

    intelligence hunter-gatherer
  • What is the role of emotional IQ in intelligence?

    High emotional IQ includes effective empathy and the ability to understand and manage emotions.

    intelligence emotional
  • How does problem-solving relate to intelligence?

    Problem-solving involves creative skills and the rational ability to think abstractly.

    intelligence problem-solving
  • What ability is crucial for handling stress?

    The ability to manage emotions and maintain rational thought is crucial for handling stress.

    intelligence stress