{22} Intelligence

Question 1

Define:

Intelligence?

Answer 1

A set of cognitive skills that includes abstract thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and the ability to acquire knowledge

Question 2

Explain:

Charles Spearman’s Theory of General Intelligence?

Answer 2

Intelligence is a single, general capacity or ability

Question 3

Identify & Explain:

3 Dimensions of Intelligence?

What happens when someone scores high on one dimension?

Spearman’s Theory

Answer 3

Verbal Intelligence: The ability to solve problems such as comprehending written or spoken language
Spatial Intelligence: The ability or mental skill to solve spatial problems such as navigating and visualizing objecrts from different angles
Quantitative Intelligence: The ability to reason and solve problems by carrying out mathematical operations and using logic

Then it is assumed that they will also score high on the other 2

Question 4

Explain:

Why is Spearman’s theory called a
g-factor theory?

Example?

Answer 4

It describes intelligence as a single, general factor made up of specific components
- People will take intelligence tests and recieve a score (Like IQ Scores)
According to G-Factor…
that single number accurately reflects a person’s intelligence

Question 5

Identify:

Criticisms of G-Factor Theory?

Answer 5

Multiple-Factor Theory of Intelligence - Different aspects of intelligence are distinct enough that multiple abilities must be considered, not just one

(DIRECTLY OPPOSED G-FACTOR THEORY)

Question 6

Define:

Fluid Intelligence?

Cattell’s Crystalized & Fluid Intelligence

Answer 6

The ability to deal with unfamiliar problem-solving situations
- Involves RAW MENTAL ABILITY
- Requires abstract reasoning and logical thinking

Question 7

Define:

Crystallized Intelligence?

Cattell’s Crystalized & Fluid Intelligence

Answer 7

Using already learned skills, experience, and knowledge to solve problems
- Requires retrieval of previous information from long-term memory
- Influenced by culture, experience, and environment

Question 8

Explain:

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

What are the 3 Types?

Answer 8

An integrated set of information-processing and cognitive abilities make up successful intelligence: analytic, creative, and practical intelligence

Analytic, Creative, and Practical Intelligence

Question 9

Define:

Successful Intelligence?

Answer 9

An integrated set of information-processing and cognitive abilities needed for success in life

Question 10

Define:

Analytic Intelligence?

Examples?

Answer 10

Judging, Evalutating, or Comparing and contrasting information

Academic Intelligence ‘Book Smarts’

Question 11

Define:

Creative Intelligence?

Examples?

Answer 11

Coming up with fresh and useful ideas for solving problems

Asking someone to make captions for cartoons

Question 12

Define:

Practical Intelligence?

Answer 12

The ability to solve problems of every day life efficiently

‘Street Smart’

Question 13

Explain:

Convergent vs. Divergent Thinking Problems?

Convergent Ex?

Divergent Ex?

Answer 13

Convergent: Problems that have known solutions that can be reached by narrowing down a set of possible answers
Divergent: Problems that do not have a known solution

Making a Coffee Maker; College Entrance Exams; Intellgience Tests

How to end world hunger? ; How to end global warming?

Question 14

Explain:

Algorithims?

Ex?

Solution Stragey

Answer 14

Step-by-Step formulas or procedures for solving problems

Jar B - Jar A - Jar C (twice)

Question 15

Explain:

Eureka Insights (Insight Solutions) ?

Ex?

Solution Stragey

Answer 15

Sudden, or solutions that occur with a flash of insight

George de Mestral’s invention of Velcro

Question 16

Explain:

Thinking outside the box?

Solution Stragey

Answer 16

Breking free of self-inposed conceputal constraints and think about a problem differently in order to solve it

Question 17

Explain:

Cognitive Fixation?

Obstacles to Solutions

Answer 17

The inability to break out of a particular mind set in order to think about a problem from a fresh perspective

Question 18

Explain:

Mental Set?

Obstaceles to Solutions

Answer 18

A tendency to continue to use problem-solving strategies that have worked in the past, even if better solutions are available

Question 19

Explain:

Functional Fixedness?

Obstaceles to Solutions

Answer 19

Tendency to be blind to unusual uses of common, everyday things or procedures

Question 20

Define & Explan:

Emotional Intelligence?

Answer 20

The ability to:
1. Mange emotions
2. Percieve emotions
3. Facilitating through using emotions
4. Understand Emotions

Founded by Daniel Goldman

Question 21

Explain:

Emotional Intelligence & School Relationship?

Answer 21

• Enhances cognitive performance and school performance

Question 22

Define:

Social Intelligence vs. Emotional Intelligence?

Answer 22

Social Intelligence
The ability to understand and interact with people
Emotional Intelligence
The ability to recognize one’s own feelings and other’s feelings