HD 1004 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Convergent Thinking, Arnold Gesell, Cultural Bias
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Chapter outline: nature of intelligence, the definition of intelligence involves the ability to solve problems and to adapt and learn from experience, intelligence can be evaluated only indirectly , the focus is on individual differences and assessment. Individual differences are the stable, consistent ways in which people differ. Individual differences in intelligence generally have been measured by intelligence tests: gardner proposes musical skill be considered part of intelligence, vygotsky"s theory proposes intelligence would have included the use of tools- of the culture. The binet tests: alfred binet developed the first intelligence test in 1905 at the bequest of the french. Verbal skills ability to think in words and to use language to express meaning; Mathematical skills ability to carry out mathematical operations; Spatial skills ability to think three-dimensionally; Bodily-kinesthetic skills ability to manipulate objects and be physically adept; Music skills sensitivity to pitch, melody, rhythm and tone; Intrapersonal skills ability to understand oneself and effectively direct one"s life;
