PSY BEH 111D Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Flynn Effect, Longitudinal Study, Heritability
13 Sep 2017
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Intelligence = g + s (general + specific: general factor relates to the general mental energy or ability necessary for all cognitive undertakings, specific factors are unique to particular cognitive undertakings. Thurstone: seven primary skills: propose seven primary skills that make up intelligence. Sternberg: triarchic theory: variability in information processing skills is important. Gardner: multiple intelligences: different intelligences that have nothing to do with school performances, broader conceptualization on what intelligence is. Test construction: psychometrician: test constructor, development of test norms, standardization, ascertaining validity and reliability, validity: relates to intelligence in the real world, reliability: repeat assessments yield same results. Intelligence quotient (iq): measure of performance on standardized tests: can change over life span, results can be used to infer capabilities, primary purposes of intelligence testing, predict academic and job performance, assess general adjustment and health. Eleven plus test: used to figure out which students were going on a prestigious academic track.
