2.1.3 Psychometric approach to intelligence Flashcards
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What does the information processing approach focus on?
Understanding the cognitive processes that underlie intelligence.
It explains how the human mind works, examining speed of processing, knowledge base, and the ability to learn and apply mental strategies.
What are the key components examined by the information processing approach?
- Speed of processing
- Knowledge base
- Ability to learn and apply mental strategies
These components influence intellectual function and efficiency.
How does speed of information processing correlate with intelligence?
Above average intelligence leads to quicker performance of cognitive tasks; intellectual disability leads to slower response.
Staying mentally active can strengthen speed of processing.
What are the three types of intelligence in Sternberg’s triarchic theory?
- Practical intelligence
- Creative intelligence
- Analytical intelligence
These types represent different aspects of intelligence beyond traditional academic measures.
What is practical intelligence according to Sternberg?
One’s ability to interact successfully with the everyday world.
It emphasizes the importance of adapting to real-world situations.
What is creative intelligence in Sternberg’s theory?
One’s ability to use existing knowledge to create new solutions for new problems.
It highlights the role of innovation in intelligence.
What is analytical intelligence as defined by Sternberg?
Essentially academic intelligence, used to solve problems and measured by standard IQ tests.
This type is often the focus of traditional intelligence assessments.
What does Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences propose?
It combines psychometric, biological, and contextual approaches to develop a model of intelligence that includes various types.
Gardner identified 8 intelligences and 2 possible extra intelligences.
What is the main focus of Gardner’s theory?
How we are smart versus how smart we are.
This perspective emphasizes diverse strengths beyond traditional measures.
What is emotional intelligence (EQ) according to Goleman?
A capacity for recognizing our own and others’ feelings, motivating ourselves, and managing our emotions.
Goleman suggests that EQ is crucial for effective social interactions.
What are the four domains of emotional intelligence in Goleman’s model?
- Self-awareness
- Self-management
- Social awareness
- Relationship management
These domains encompass the skills necessary for emotional intelligence.
True or False: Emotional intelligence is considered by some psychologists to be more important than IQ.
True
EQ is believed to facilitate better social interactions.
What are some critiques of Goleman’s emotional intelligence model?
- Skepticism over its existence
- Considered a skill rather than an intelligence
- Majority of tests are self-report measures
These critiques highlight challenges in validating and quantifying emotional intelligence.
Fill in the blank: Gardner’s theory suggests that traditional intelligence tests emphasize ____ and ____.
[mathematics] and [linguistics].
Gardner’s theory argues for the inclusion of other intelligences.
What is metacognition?
Awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes.
It plays a significant role in learning and intelligence.
What does the critique of Gardner’s theory suggest?
- Intelligences tend to correlate with each other
- Distinct differences between types are not always found
- Need for more research on uniqueness
These points raise questions about the validity of multiple intelligences.
What is the significance of the information processing approach?
Helps us understand how our minds work and why certain tasks require more effort.
It is closely linked to learning and memory.
