PSYC 213 Lecture : March 20th.docx
22 Apr 2012
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Integrative approach - saw intelligence as a complex system - opposite of spearman. Refer to definition of intelligence in previous lecture. 3 aspects of intelligence: that all interact with one another. Knowledge-acquisition components (used in learning how to solve problems) - how do we change our approach based on our knowledge. Experience (creative intelligence) - how we adapt. How prior experience interacts with info-processing components - helps us apply our knowledge. Novelty = more demand on intelligence - requires a lot of effort. System (over)loading - when something is too demanding and is too much to handle. Optimum performance is challenging the system without overloading. External world (practical intelligence) - socio cultural factors. In his view an intelligent person is not someone who excels at everything - according to his theory, we may apply intelligence in different venues. Has own intelligence test - the sternberg triarchic abilities test (stat) 7 distinct intelligences - all independent of one another:
