Psychology 2040A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Fluid And Crystallized Intelligence, Theory Of Multiple Intelligences, Stereotype Threat
14 Oct 2021
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Approaches to intelligence include theories that describe intelligence as a general factor as well as theories that include specific factors. Hierarchical theories include both general intelligence and various specific skills. Three are found in psychometric theories (linguistic, logical-mathematical, and spatial. Six are new (musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic, and intelligence) existential intelligence) emotional intelligence. Theory has stimulated research on nontraditional forms of intelligence, such as. Theory has implications for education, suggesting, for example that schools should adjust teaching to each child"s unique intellectual strengths. Intelligence is defined as the use of abilities to achieve short- and long-term goals and it depends upon three abilities. Analytic ability - to analyze problems and generate solutions. Creative ability - to deal adaptively with novel situations. Practical ability - to know what solutions will work. Psychometricians - are psychologists who specialize in measuring psychological characteristics such as intelligence and personality. Fluid intelligence - refers to the ability to perceive relations among stimuli.
