2.1.1 Intelligence Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is intelligence?
A hypothetical construct that involves the application of cognitive skills and knowledge to learn and solve problems
How is intelligence broadly defined?
As the application of cognitive skills and knowledge to learn, solve problems, and adapt to new situations
What is metacognition?
The awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes
What characterizes intelligent people?
- High level of metacognition
- Ability to learn from mistakes
- Adaptability to new conditions
- Social skills
- Problem-solving abilities
What does the psychometric approach to intelligence involve?
The use of standardized tests to assess individual intellectual abilities
What is an Intelligence Quotient (IQ)?
A score derived from standardized tests that measures an individual’s intelligence
What are psychometric tests used for?
- Assessing ability to perform certain functions
- Recruitment processes
- Measuring different types of intelligence
What is the purpose of standardization in psychometric tests?
To compare individual scores against a mean score from a standardization group
What is the mean IQ score?
100
What percentage of the population typically scores between 85 and 115 on an IQ test?
68%
What is the significance of a standard deviation in IQ scores?
It helps categorize scores into ranges; 95% of the population scores between 70 and 130
Fill in the blank: Psychometric tests provide a _______ for comparison to others.
score
What does factor analysis in the context of intelligence measure?
Underlying relationships between various items and groups similar abilities
True or False: People who perform well on one psychometric test tend to perform poorly on others.
False
Who proposed the concept of general intelligence (g)?
Spearman
What is a criticism of the psychometric approach?
It measures intelligence but does not explain the actual process of intelligence
What types of reasoning are commonly assessed in psychometric tests for recruitment?
- Verbal reasoning
- Numerical reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
Fill in the blank: Psychometric tests are often used as part of the _______ process.
recruitment
What is the relationship between IQ scores and normal distribution?
IQ scores are usually standardized to fit a normal distribution curve
What is one example of a question from a quick intelligence test?
Water lilies double in area every 24 hours. On what day is the lake half-covered?
