Intelligence (8, 3) Flashcards
Mental age
An assessment of a child’s intellectual standing compared with that of same-age peers; determined by comparing the child’s test score with the average score for children of each chronological age.
Intelligence quotient (IQ)
An index of intelligence computed by dividing the child’s estimated mental age by their chronological age and multiplying that by 100. Calculated for adults by comparing an adult with the average adult, not that of different ages.
General intelligence (g)
The idea that one general factor underlies intelligence. A factor that contributes to performance on any intellectual task.
Fluid intelligence
Being able to understand abstract relationships and think logically without prior knowledge. Involves information processing, especially in novel or complex circumstances, such as reasoning, drawing analogies, and thinking quickly and flexibly.
Ability to process information, understand relationships, and think logically.
Declines steadily.
Crystallised intelligence
Involves knowledge acquired through experience, such as vocabulary and cultural information, and the ability to use that knowledge to solve problems.
Crystallised intelligence grows steadily throughout adult years.
Emotional intelligence (EI)
Consists of four abilities; managing one’s emotions, using one’s own emotions to guide thoughts and actions, recognising other people’s emotions, and understanding emotional language. People high in EI recognise emotional experiences in themselves and others, and then respond to those emotions productively.
Intelligence
The ability to use knowledge to reason, make decisions, make sense of events, solve problems, understand complex ideas, learn quickly, and adapt to environmental challenges.
Stereotype threat
Apprehension about confirming negative stereotypes related to one’s own group. Causes distraction and anxiety, interfering with performance by reducing the capacity of short-term memory and undermining confidence and motivation.
