PS102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Theory Of Multiple Intelligences, Spatial Ability, Child Development
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Distinct abilities: spearman g & s kids wrapping wires, general intelligence, specific intelligence. Gardner : at least nine different intelligences, linguistic, spatial, logical-mathematical, musical. Chapter 10 intelligence: body-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist, existential, savant syndrome is one piece of supporting evidence. Gardner and sternberg: gardner specified contents, sternberg specified processes, the relevance of a task, very dangerous to compare test scores, across racial, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds, vocabulary test example. Iq is a predictor of scholastic achievement: academic performance also depends very heavily of student"s work habits, interests, and motivation to succeed. Iq is a predictor of vocational outcomes: predicts both occupational status and job performance, based on terman"s longitudinal study, iq is a predictor of health, adjustment, and life satisfaction. Chapter 10 intelligence: diagnostic tools, test scores are reliable in groups. Intelligence tests good at predicting: performance in the workplace. Intelligence: the ability to learn, meet demands of the environment effectively, and to understand and control one"s mental activities.
