PSY100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Stereotype Threat, Raymond Cattell, Fluid And Crystallized Intelligence
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Intelligence: the human ability to use knowledge, solve problems, understand complex ideas, learn quickly, and adapt to environmental challenges. There are numerous approaches to studying intelligence, there are numerous components of intelligence. Yes scores on iq tests do help predict how successful someone will be at school or in a complex career. However, iq is only one of many factors that predict success. Many other factors (motivation, work ethic, etc. ) are just as important. Intelligence quotient (iq) a score on a normed test of intelligence (i. e. , how your score compares to other people who have take the test before you) The average iq is set a 100, with a standard deviation of 15. General intelligence (g): the idea that one general factor underlies all mental. Raymond cattell (1971) divided intelligence into two types: Fluid intelligence: information processing in novel or complex circumstances (e. g. , the ability to think quickly and flexibly working memory)
