intelligence

Question 1

Cognitive process theories

Answer 1

approaches to intelligence that analyze the mental processes that underlie intelligent thinking

Question 2

Triarchic theory of intelligence

Answer 2

The theory of intelligence that distinguishes between analytical, practical, and creative forms of mental ability

Question 3

Metacomponents

Answer 3

Higher-order processes used to plan and regulate task performance

Question 4

Performance components

Answer 4

The actual mental processes used to perform a task

Question 5

Knowledge-acquisition components

Answer 5

The processes that allow us to learn from our experience, store information in memory, and combine new insight with previously acquired information

Question 6

3 forms of intelligence

Answer 6

1. Analytical
2. Practical
3. Creative

Question 7

Analytical intelligence

Answer 7

The kinds of academically oriented problem-solving skills measured by traditional intelligence tests

Question 7

Analytical intelligence

Answer 7

The kinds of academically oriented problem-solving skills measured by traditional intelligence tests

Question 8

Practical intelligence

Answer 8

The skills needed to cope with everyday demands and to manage oneself and other people effectively.

Question 9

Creative intelligence

Answer 9

The mental skills needed to deal adaptively with novel problems

Question 10

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences

Answer 10

-intelligence should also include abilities and capacities outside of the intellectual sphere
-Everyone has their own abilities

Question 11

WAIS vs WISC

Answer 11

-WAIS Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
-WISC Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale for Children (children are compared to their own age group)

Question 12

Standardization

Answer 12

development of norms (based on performance of large samples)

Question 13

Flynn effect

Answer 13

the observed increase in average (raw) IQ scores over time

Question 14

Static testing vs Dynamic testing

Answer 14

Static testing: A traditional approach to testing where detailed instructions must be closely adhered to in order to make sure that all testees are responding to as similar a situation as possible so that their scores will be solely a reflection of their ability
Dynamic testing: The standard testing is followed up with an interaction in which the examiner gives the respondent guided feedback on how to improve performance and observes how the person utilizes the information

Question 15

Heritability coefficient

Answer 15

the extent to which the degree of variation in a particular characteristic among a group of people can be attributed to genetic factors

Question 16

Differential item functioning (DIF)

Answer 16

looks at group differences for specific test items rather than the tests themselves

Question 17

Outcome bias vs Predictive bias

Answer 17

Outcome bias: The extent that a test underestimates a person’s true intellectual ability
Predictive bias: If the test successfully predicts , such as school or job performance, for some groups but not for others