theories of intelligence pt 2

Question 1

divergent thinking

Answer 1

ability to think “outside the box” to arrive at novel solutions to a problem

Question 2

convergent thinking

Answer 2

providing correct or established answers to problems

Question 3

intelligence quotient

Answer 3

(also, IQ) score on a test designed to measure intelligence

Question 4

standardization

Answer 4

method of testing in which administration, scoring, and interpretation of results are consistent

Question 5

norming

Answer 5

administering a test to a large population so data can be collected to reference the normal scores for a population and its groups

Question 6

representative sample

Answer 6

subset of the population that accurately represents the general population

Question 6

flynn effect

Answer 6

observation that each generation has a significantly higher IQ than the previous generation

Question 7

standard deviation

Answer 7

measure of variability that describes the difference between a set of scores and their mean

Question 8

Range of Reaction

Answer 8

each person’s response to the environment is unique based on their genetic make-up

Question 9

dyslexia

Answer 9

common learning disability in which letters are not processed properly by the brain

Question 10

Dyscalculia

Answer 10

learning disability that causes difficulty in learning or comprehending mathematics

Question 11

dysgraphia

Answer 11

learning disability that causes extreme difficulty in writing legibly

Question 12

hindsight bias

Answer 12

belief that the event just experienced was predictable, even though it really wasn’t