PSYCH 1X03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Object Permanence, Representativeness Heuristic, Confirmation Bias
24 Jan 2018
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Intelligence - the cognitive ability of an individual to learn from experience, reason well, remember important information, and cope with the demands of daily living. Problem solving ability is a reliable indicator of intelligence. We use two forms of reasoning to solve problems. Insight problems are best when you "think outside the box" Functional fixedness - our difficulty seeing alternative uses for common objects. The quality of a test depends on its reliability and validity. Reliability - a reliable test produces the same result if one person takes it multiple times. Validity - a valid test actually measures the trait t is supposed o be measuring. Galton"s study on reaction time established the modern study of intelligence. Binet produced the first intelligence scale for children. Charles spearman believed intelligence was reflected in overall performance measured by g. Gardner believed there were different and distinct types of intelligence. The weschler scales of intelligence are the most popular intelligence tests today.
