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Intelligence
Unit 3 psych
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| intelligence | the ability to understand and to adapt to the environment by using a combination of inherited abilities and learning experiences |
| How does the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale define intelligence | the test defines intelligence based on education and what you have learned. the more advanced knowledge you have, the more intelligent you are |
| 4 elements of Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale | 1) direction 2) adaptability 3) comprehension 4) knowing if you've solved correctly |
| The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale | an intelligence test for adults ages 16 and older |
| The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children | test for children ages 6 to 16 |
| Spatial/Visual intelligence | people who are best at perceiving, analyzing, and understanding visual information |
| Interpersonal Intelligence | refers to people who are best at interacting and communicating with others |
| Logical/Mathematical Intelligence | refers to people who are best working with numbers, analyzing problems logically, and logical or mathematical reasoning |
| Linguistic Intelligence | refers to the ability to understand and use spoken or written language |
| musical intelligence | refers to the ability to read, play or create music |
| bodily kinesthetic intelligence | refers to the ability to excel in physical activities and sports |
| naturalistic intelligence | refers to enjoying and excelling in activities that involve nature and science. |
| societies influence on the definition of intelligence | society and the environment and what they believe are good attributes define their intelligence |
| hereditary and environmental influences on intelligence | 50% of intelligence is inherited and the other 50% is from factors such as education, social class, environment ,etc. |
| cultural bias. how does it affect IQ testing | IQ tests are typically constructed by and contain material from white middle class men. the test have a cultural bias were it unfairly measures cultural groups abilities |
| Fixed mindset | the belief and intelligence (and other abilities) are fixed from birth |
| growth mindset | belief that intelligence can be developed |
| intrapersonal intelligence | refers to people who know themselves best |