theories of intelligence pt 1 Flashcards
crystalized intelligence
characterized by acquired knowledge and the ability to retrieve it
fluid intelligence
ability to see complex relationships and solve problems
triarchic theory of intelligence
Sternberg’s theory of intelligence; three facets of intelligence: practical, creative, and analytical
practical intelligence
aka “street smarts”
analytical intelligence
aligned with academic problem solving and computations
creative intelligence
ability to produce new products, ideas, or inventing a new, novel solution to a problem
Multiple Intelligences Theory
Gardner’s theory that each person possesses at least eight types of intelligence
emotional intelligence
ability to understand emotions and motivations in yourself and others
cultural intelligence
ability with which people can understand and relate to those in another culture
creativity
ability to generate, create, or discover new ideas, solutions, and possibilities
problem-solving strategy
method for solving problems
mental set
continually using an old solution to a problem without results
working backwards
heuristic in which you begin to solve a problem by focusing on the end result