PSYC 102 Chapter 10: PSYC102 Chapter10
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Intelligence: as defied in psychology, the ability to direct one"s thinking, adapt to one"s circumstances, and learn from one"s experiences. Under this definition, intelligence is about aptitude/potential (what you can do), not about achievement (what you already know: intelligence as a single factor(g) -charles spearman. General intelligence factor(g): the hypothesized single factor of intelligence that explains each. Specialization: in both data and in our everyday experience, some people are better at specific things compared to others: intelligence as independent factors- louis thurstone. Primary mental abilities: the seven hypothesized independent intelligence types (word fluency, verbal comprehension, numeric abilities, spatial visualization, memory, perceptual speed, and reasoning) Multiple intelligences theory: nine different intelligence types: Visuospatial: ability to imagine and manipulate objects in your mind. Triarchic theory of intelligence: our intelligence is comprised of three independent factors. Analytical intelligence( book smarts ): the ability to reason through problems. Practical intelligence( street smarts ): the ability to find solutions to real-world problems, with other.
