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PSYA02H3 Lecture 4: Lecture 4-Intelligence in a Plural Verb.docx

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PSYA02H3
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Caroline Barakat

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Intelligence is assessed based on our ability to learn material , absorb information, study, There are different interpretations and definitions of intelligence, leonardo davinci, einstein , etc. are all perceived as intelligent. The best way to test intelligence to perform a speed test. We often use the term intelligence as if we are talking about a single characteristic that a person possesses. Hence we usually describe people to be intelligent or not. Athletic capability can be used as another form of intelligence. Spearman was one of the first psychologists to theorize about human intelligence. G factor (general intelligence) he thought that was the basic factor that he thought was underlying all cognitive behaviours. S factor- (s for specific) contributed to a subjects performance on some specific tasks. (ability to perform on multiple choice vs. essay answers) Performance is based on a subjects general intelligence, plus specific intelligence relevant to the task.

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