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Chapter 11 Intelligence

Chapter 11 Intelligence

Components of Intelligence n n n Understand complex ideas Adapt to the environment Learn

Components of Intelligence n n n Understand complex ideas Adapt to the environment Learn from experience Ability to reason Problem solving skills

Theories of Intelligence Spearman vs. Thurstone – “g” or multiple components? ? – PMA

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)

Theories of Intelligence Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences • logical/mathematical • linguistic • spatial Cattell’s Theory

Theories of Intelligence Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences • logical/mathematical • linguistic • spatial Cattell’s Theory • Empirically based • Crystallized intelligence GC • Fluid intelligence GF • musical • bodily kinesthetic • interpersonal • intrapersonal

Tests of Intelligence Standford-Binet – Binet-Simon Scale – “IQ” – Ages 2 -23 Four

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

Current and Future Skills n Aptitude Tests – SAT ? ? – GRE ?

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

Issues in Measurement n Reliability – Split-Half – Test-Retest n Validity – Content –

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

Other Things to Consider n Nature v. Nurture n Cultural and Gender Differences n

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

Creativity n n Area of problem solving novel and useful solutions see relationships among

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

Ways to measure creativity n n n Divergent thinking Remote Associates Test (RAT) Opinions

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

Divergent Thinking n How many different ways can you group a deck of cards?

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

Remote Associations CHARMING FROG VALIANT PRINCE FOOD CATCHER HOT DOG HEARTED FEET BITTER COLD

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

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

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

Final Thoughts n n n Investment Theory Mental blocks - Incubation Confluence – –

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