HNRS 112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: David Wechsler, Stereotype Threat, Lewis Terman
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Intelligence learn from experience solve problems use knowledge to adapt to new situations. Idea of g (general intelligence) sum of the parts of intelligence high score in one part, probably decent in rest. Howard gardner intelligence comes in multiple forms brain damage may diminish one type of ability but not others savant syndrome: excellence in abilities unrelated to general intelligence. Robert sternberg: analytical intelligence: school smarts, creative intelligence: adaptive smarts, practical intelligence: street smarts. Alfred binet developed a test to predict children"s ability in school in the future (paris). William stern came up with the old formula for iq. David wechsler made intelligence scales for adults and children. Early neglect can greatly hinder a person"s development. Just holding a child can help him/her/them frown strong and smart. Do not forget the many facets of intelligence. Stereotype threat: if you think you"ll score differently, you will.
