DEP-3103 Chapter Notes -Theory Of Multiple Intelligences, Normal Distribution, Working Memory
Document Summary
What is intelligence: hard to define; easier to just list traits. What are the characteristics of an intelligent person at : age 2: Researchers are trying to find a singular definition of intelligence across the life span: reasoning, understanding in new information. Intelligence changes with age: verbal ability, practice problems solving. Process vs. product focus: process- the process of learning, product psychometric approach. Alfred binet and theodore simon: first successful intelligence test (1905, beginning of universal public education. Influenced verbal and nonverbal items: first test to match item difficulty with chronological use. Variability not due to g : thunstone found separate, unrelated factors, current views combine hierarchical models. Fluid: depends on basic intelligence processing skills, detecting relationships among stimuli, analytical speed, working memory. Mastery of social connections: valued by person"s culture. Practical intelligence: believes intelligence is too narrow, underestimates strengths of some, complexity of intelligence. 8 independent intelligences: linguistic, logical mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily kinesthetic, naturalistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal.
