05:300:306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Augmentative, Early Start, Hearing Aid
21 Nov 2016
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Intelligence is adaptive, related to learning ability, involves the use of prior knowledge to analyze and understand new situations effectively, the complex interaction and coordination of many different mental processes, and is culture specific. Intelligence: ability to apply prior knowledge and experiences flexibly to accomplish challenging new tasks, can be modified through experience and learning. Intelligent thinking and behavior depend on prior learning. People can be more or less intelligent on different kinds of tasks at different points in development and in different contexts. Charles spearman proposed that intelligence comprises both a single, pervasive reasoning ability (a general factor) that is used across the board, and a number of more specific abilities such as problem-solving ability and abstract reasoning. General factor and any relevant specific factors work together during the execution of particular tasks. Spearman"s g: spearman"s concept of a general factor in intelligence. Underlying may be a general ability to process information quickly and efficiently.
