PSYC 313 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scales, Intelligence Quotient, Fluid And Crystallized Intelligence
24 Jul 2018
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Intelligence as a single trait: performance on most cognitive tasks are positively correlated, we all possess a certain amount of g, or general intelligence, measure of g correlate with. Information-processing speed: school grads/achievement, neural transmission speed, brain volume, knowledge of subject not studied in school. Measuring intelligence - components of intelligence, iq, predictive value of iq: contents of intelligence tests, age-appropriate, criticism, cultural bias. Impact of parents, views on academic performance, disciplinary practices, motivation. Longitudinal studies show consistency of iq scores from age 5 onward when: factors implicated: Iq scores close, though rarely similar: factors implicated for inconsistent scores, child"s alertness and mood on test days, family factors, changes in environment. Iq scores as predictors: strong predictor of, academic performance, economic standing, occupational success, but (cid:373)otivatio(cid:374), creativity, health, social skills, a(cid:374)d other factors are also important influences on success. Environment) which samples various aspects of the child"s home life such as: organization and safety.
