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Module 37
UNIT 5 Introduction to Intelligence
Term | Definition |
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intelligence | the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations. |
general intelligence (g) | according to Spearman and others, underlies all mental abilities and is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence test. |
factor analysis | a statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related items (called factors) on a test; used to identify different dimensions of performance that underlie a person's total score. |
savant syndrome | a condition in which a person otherwise limited in mental ability has an exceptional specific skill, such as in computation or drawing. |
Sternberg's triarchic theory | Analytical (academic problem-solving) intelligence, Creative Intelligence, and Practical Intelligence. |
grit | in psychology, grit is passion and perseverance in the pursuit of long-term goals. |
emotional intelligence | the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions. |