Intelligence Flashcards
(8 cards)
Who created the initial IQ test? Why?
Alfred Binet created it to identify children who were likely to need special help in their schooling.
What are the 5 categories of the Wechsler intelligence scale for children (WISC-V)?
- Verbal comprehension
- Visual Spatial
- Processing speed
- Working memory
- Fluid reasoning
What are some examples of cultural factors which can affect performance on intelligence tests?
Any of:
- Traditions (including education)
- Socio-economic environment
- Language and dialect
- Others I’m sure
What are some examples of personal factors which can affect performance on intelligence tests?
Any of:
- Formal training/past experience
- Personality (motivation, anxiety, interest)
- Exceptionalities: learning disabilities, speech, language, auditory, orthopedic, health/visual impairments, etc.
What are some examples of factors which can impact performance on intelligence tests but which are neither cultural or personal?
Any of:
- Perceived importance of the test
- Belief in success
- Current physical/mental state
- Influence of the tester
- Misleading items
- Specific abilities required (speed, dexterity, etc.)
True or False: it is possible for intellectual abilities measured on intelligence tests to change throughout childhood.
True. Seems intuitive (haha) that a lot would impact these test scores on any given day.
What 3 components make up Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?
- Componential (from IQ tests)
- Contextual (street smarts)
- Experiential (creativity, eureka moments)
How does Gardner define his theory of multiple intelligences? What categories is this broken up into?
There’s a type of intelligence for just about anything! Some examples include: linguistic, logical, spatial, musical, kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist, existential. (+magical?)
