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Chapter 10: Intelligence Flashcards

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How do you quantify mental ability in past? (3)

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Reaction speed, hand strength, sensory acuity

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Assumptions about intelligence (2)

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Mental abilities develop with age

Each person gains mental competence at a unique and constant rate

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IQ stands for

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Intelligence Quotient

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IQ formula

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IQ= (mental age/chronological age)x100

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Wechsler Tests

Most popular intelligence test in _____
Measures (2)
Tests what things? (4)
Calculate IQ using __

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North America

verbal and non-verbal abilities

Verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, processing speed

z-score (deviation)

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Studying intelligence approaches (2)

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Psychometric approach

Cognitive processes approach

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Psychometric approach

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map structure of intellect

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Cognitive processes approach

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thought processes that underlie mental competencies

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General Intelligence
aka ___
belief ___
By ____
Predicts ___
Consists of (2) intelligence

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(g factor)

People who perform well in 1 subject often perform well in another subject. Component of intellectual performance.

Spearman

Predicts memory consolidation during sleep

Consists of Crystallized + Fluid intelligence

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Primary Mental Abilities (7)

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Space: visual scene reasoning
Verbal comprehension
Word fluency
Number facility: dealing w numbers
Perceptual speed: recognize visual patterns
Rote memory: memorizing
Reasoning

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Crystallized intelligence
symbol _____
ability to ____
tested with (2)
dependent on ___

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(gc)

apply previous knowledge to current problem

Vocab + info tests

previous learning + practice

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Fluid intelligence
symbol _____
ability to ____
tested with (2)
dependent on ___

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(gf)

deal with problem-solving not using prior experience

Inductive reasoning + creative skills

CNS

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According to the Gc-gf model, we use ____ more as we age

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gc

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Psychological tests measure ___

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differences related to concept

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Measurement concepts (3)

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reliability (consistency), validity, standardization

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Intelligence

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ability to acquire knowledge, think, reason, adapt

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Mental age

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level that a child performs at

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Psychometrics

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statistical study of psychological tests

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Cognitive process theories explore __

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processes that underlie intellectual ability

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Achievement test tests___

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learning so far

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Aptitude test tests___

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beyond prior learning

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Factor analysis
method of ___
does what ____

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Statistical technique

Identifies clusters of scores that are related to each other

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Three-Stratum Model
supports ___
3 levels of skills _____

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3 levels of mental skills

General (g factor)
Broad (8 factors)
Narrow (70 abilities)

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Triarchic theory of intelligence
Focus on

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cognitive processes

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Types of Intellectual Competence (3)
Analytical Intelligence Practical intelligence Creative intelligence
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Underlying cognitive processes (3)
Metacomponents Performance components Knowledge-acquisition components
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Metacomponents
plan + regulate task behaviour
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Performance components
execute strategies by metacomponents
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Knowledge-acquisition components
encode + store info
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Emotional Intelligence Ability to_________ 4 components _____
read + respond to others’s emotions Perceiving emotions: facial expressions, tone Using emotions to facilitate thought Understanding emotion Managing emotion
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Other tests measure ____ separately
fluid + crystalized abilities
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Reliability refers to ___ Types (3)
consistency Test-retest Internal Interjudge
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Test-retest reliability
score stability over time
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Internal reliability
measure same thing
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Interjudge reliability
other raters agree
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Validity refers to ____ 3 types __
How well a test measures something Construct Content Criterion-related
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Criterion-related validity
prediction of future behaviour
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Construct validity
measuring thing of interest
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Content validity
do Qs relate to construct
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Standardization
Development of norms Controlled testing procedures
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Static testing
same instructions for all testees
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Dynamic testing:
tell person how to improve performance after
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Test bias types (2)
Outcome bias Predictive bias
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Outcome bias
extent that test underestimates intellectual ability
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Predictive bias
predicts criterion measures for only some groups
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Men better at (3)
spatial tasks, target skills, math reasoning
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Women better at (4)
perceptual speed, verbal fluency, math calculation, precise manual tasks
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Reasons(2) for intelligence diff between sexes
Environment (socialization) Biological (amount of white/grey brain matter)(hormones)
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The Flynn effect def_____ reasons (3)
People doing better on IQ tests nutrition, environment, technology
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Neural measures + IQ electrophysiological studies show high IQ means fast ___ to ___ stimuli Brain metabolism studies show high IQ=less ___consumption when problem-solving
electrical response visual/auditory glucose
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Genetic contribution to intelligence is the ___ Heritability coefficient range ___
influence effect produced by environment Eg: which environment people choose for themselves, response to the environment, how environment responds to person Heritability coefficient: 0.50-0.70
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How school can increase IQ (2)
Develop mental skills Teach how to learn
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Intellectually gifted IQ>____ Eminent (stand out) requires (3)
IQ>130 Developed mental abilities Creative problem solving Motivation + dedication
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Savant syndrome def______ More likely in ___
excel in narrow range of abilities related to right hemisphere. males
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Intellectually disabled Classfied as (4) Mildly disabled have issues with (5) Cause: (4) __doesn’t run in families
mild, moderate, severe, profound Reading, writing, memory, math, executive functions genetic, environment, biological, birth accidents Profound
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Autism Spectrum Disorder types (3) prevalence __ 3 signs ___ Cause___
Asperger’s, Rett’s disorder, Childhood disintegrative disorder 1 in 50 Impaired social interactions Impaired communication Restricted interests brain damage (small cerebellum)

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