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PSYC37H3 Chapter 5: Chapter 5.docx

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orangedeer147
22 Apr 2012
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UTSC
Department
Psychology
Course
PSYC37H3
Professor
Anthony Ruocco

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Intelligence highly researched topic in psychology: definition to this is very elusive; filled with controversy and mystery. Psychometrians- better at measuring intelligence than conceptualizing it. Most tests we use is based on a specific theory of intelligence and its meaning to what intelligence is. Before giving a definition, one must know what a definition is: sternberg: Operational definition-defines concept based on how its measured. In 1923 boring defined intelligence as what the test tests. Circular- tests were made to measure intelligence not define it. Blocks further understanding- foreclose discussions on adequacy of theories of intelligence. Another problem is that is everything is based on operational definitions then only the old tests that helped prove it are valid. Anything new would be put in reference with the old tests. This puts innovation and new possible ideas for definitions on hold. Real definition- seeks to tell us the true nature of the thing being defined.

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