Z Unit 11.1 Psychology

Question 0

Intelligence test

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A method for assessing an individual’s mental aptitudes and comparing them with those of others, using numerical scores

Question 1

Intelligence

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Mental quality consisting of the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations

Question 2

General intelligence

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A general intelligence factor that underlines specific mental abilities and is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence test

Question 3

Factor analysis

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A statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related items on a test

Question 4

Savant syndrome

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A condition in which a person otherwise limited in mental ability has an exceptional specific skill, such as in computation or drawing

Question 5

Grit

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Passion and perseverance in the pursuit of long-term goals

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Emotional intelligence

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The ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions

Question 7

Summary of Table 60.1

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Spear man’s general intelligence is basic intelligence predicts our abilities in varied academic areas. Thurstone’s primary mental abilities is our intelligence may be broken down into seven factors: word fluency, verbal comprehension, spatial ability, perceptual speed, numerical ability, inductive reasoning, and memory. Gardner’s multiple intelligences is our abilities are best classified into eight independent intelligences, which include a broad range of skills beyond traditional school smarts. Sternberg’s triarchic theory is our intelligence is best classified into three areas that predict real world success: analytical, creative, and practical