PSYC 2235 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Relativism, Flynn Effect, Job Satisfaction
18 Nov 2016
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Psyc 2235 - lecture 13 - cognitive development in early adulthood. Peak lasts longer than predicted, and the decline is slow: decline varies widely due to environment and lifestyle. Formal operations and beyond: postformal thought (final stage of cognitive development) Relativism: the idea that some prepositions cannot be adequately described as either true or false. Dialectical thought: a form of thought involving recognition and acceptance of paradox and uncertainty (the most advanced cognitive process) Reflective judgement: the ability to identify the underlying assumptions of differing perspectives on controversial issues. Crystallized intelligence: knowledge and judgment acquired through education and experience. Fluid knowledge: aspect of intelligence that reflects fundamental biological processes and does not depend on specific experiences: research on age and intelligence. Intellectual potential is unimpaired through first 36 years. The historic increase in average iq over time: post-secondary education. Becoming a necessity in this day and age. Canada has highest proportion of adults in post secondary (51%)
