theories of intelligence pt 2 Flashcards
divergent thinking
ability to think “outside the box” to arrive at novel solutions to a problem
convergent thinking
providing correct or established answers to problems
intelligence quotient
(also, IQ) score on a test designed to measure intelligence
standardization
method of testing in which administration, scoring, and interpretation of results are consistent
norming
administering a test to a large population so data can be collected to reference the normal scores for a population and its groups
representative sample
subset of the population that accurately represents the general population
flynn effect
observation that each generation has a significantly higher IQ than the previous generation
standard deviation
measure of variability that describes the difference between a set of scores and their mean
Range of Reaction
each person’s response to the environment is unique based on their genetic make-up
dyslexia
common learning disability in which letters are not processed properly by the brain
Dyscalculia
learning disability that causes difficulty in learning or comprehending mathematics
dysgraphia
learning disability that causes extreme difficulty in writing legibly
hindsight bias
belief that the event just experienced was predictable, even though it really wasn’t