PS102 Lecture : ch9_intelligence.doc
Document Summary
Triarchic theory (the how)- addresses processes involved how we use our intelligence. Experiential sub theory ability to adapt to new environment applying new information to old concepts. Meta components learn how to use strategy and applying. Aptitude vs. achievement aptitude-potential to learn achievement- knowledge that have be acquired hard to create an aptitude without achieving confounding. Reliability: alpha levels are in the 90"s- consistently measure the same thing. Classification lower than avg. adaptive abilities and mental ability: mild to severe, problems with these classification-stigma arbitrary definition. Iq tests do not test everyday function: mild, moderate and severe, self sufficient, group home, permanent institutionalized. 5: metabolic (certain toxins remain in your body, cerebral spinal fluid. Environment lower socioeconomic status: poverty, malnutrition, parental neglect. Social development- mixed research on whether high iq people function well socially. Turman did a study on the people 145 + iq and they weren"t successful because they were not motavaited.
