PSYC37H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Standard Deviation, Block Design, Memory Span
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Main objective is to apply knowledge and demonstrate understanding in own words. Do not copy right from the book put it into your own words. Weschler point scale concept, human intelligence was significantly influenced by non-intellective factors. There are necessary tests that must be done to do it. Which of the following options go here where question mark it . Measure of acquired knowledge and verbal reasoning. Ability to reason with previously learned info. Block design is a good example of this. Ability to analyze and synthesize visual stimuli as well as to reason with it. Also influenced by attentiveness to details and visual and motor integration. Working memory: info that we activiely hold in our minds. Ability to apprehend and hold, or transform, info in immediate awareness and then use it within a few seconds. Digit span is a good example of this. Measure of cognitive speed and ability to respond quickly.
