PSY 202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Prefrontal Cortex, Theory Of Multiple Intelligences, Cerebral Cortex
20 Jan 2016
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Psychologists can"t agree on a precise definition of intelligence. Intelligence is whatever intelligence tests measure . Learn to adapt to novel environmental circumstances. Abstract thinking: the capacity to understand hypothetical concepts. Focused on higher mental processes reasoning, understanding, judgment. Most now agree that intelligence is related to the capacity to understand theoretical concepts (abstract thinking) General vs specific abilities: topics and questions on test correlated highly with each other. Most now agree that intelligence is related to the capacity to understand theoretical concepts (abstract. General intelligence (g) accounts for overall differences in intellect among people. Our particular skills are reflected in our specific abilities (s) Intelligence is a mix of two capacities. Capacity to learn new ways of solving problems, or fluid intelligence. Accumulated knowledge of the world we gain over time, or crystallized intelligence. Multiple intelligences entirely different domains of intellectual skill. Gardner"s frames of mind ways of thinking about the world.
