PSY 202 Study Guide - Final Guide: Recognition Heuristic, Motivation, Social Comparison Theory

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Binet and simon had a goal to identify students who might require additional. They developed the first intelligence test (diagnostic tool designed to measure overall thinking ability) Intelligence has something to do with abstract thinking (capacity to understand hypothetical concepts) Spearman argued that a single factor, g general intelligence (accounts for overall differences in intellect among people), underlies performance on a variety of mental tests. A separate factor, s specific abilities (particular ability level in a narrow domain), is unique to each particular test. Fluid intelligence (capacity to learn new ways of solving problems): uninfluenced by experience and schooling. Crystallized intelligence (knowledge of the world acquired overtime): reflects schooling and cultural background. Correlates positively (. 3 to . 4) with measured intelligence. How long it takes someone to respond to a stimulus. Correlates negatively (-. 3 to -. 4) with reaction time tasks. Involved in planning, impulse control, short term memory, and working memory. Action, intelligence and memory, putting it all together.

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