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PSYCH 2301 Exam #3 Part 3
Ch. 9 of Psychology: Concepts and Connections, 9th Ed: [Intelligence and creativity]
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
07/13/2012

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g =
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general intelligence
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s =
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specific abilities
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Spearman
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g = general intelligence
s = specific abilities
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Thurstone
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primary mental abilities:
basic abilities that make up intelligence
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Examples of primary mental abilities
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-visual and spatial abilities
-perceptual speed
-numerical ability
-verbal meaning
-memory
-word fluency
-deductive reasoning (general -> specific)
-inductive reasoning (specific -> general)
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inductive reasoning
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specific -> general
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deductive reasoning
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general -> specific
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Gardner
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Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences:
believed that there were different types of intelligence, not just one
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Examples of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences
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-language
-logical-mathematical
-naturalistic
-spatial-relations skills
-body-kinesthetic talent
-musical
-interpersonal
-existential
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Sterberg
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Sterberg's theory of intelligence
believed there are three types of intelligence:
1. analytical (academic ability)
2. creative (creativity and insight)
3. practical (street smarts)
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convergent thinking
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thought processes related to narrowing in on one single best solution to a problem
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Things research shows creative people do
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1. take chances
2. refuse to accept limitations; try the impossible
3. appreciate art and music
4. use materials around them to make unique things
5. challenge social norms
6. take unpopular stands
7. examine ideas that other people accept at face value
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Most popular IQ test
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Wechsler Scale
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Second most popular IQ test
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Stanford Binet
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mental age
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the intellectual level at which a person is functioning
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chronological age
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how old a person is
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Levels of intelligence in correspondence to the Wechsler Scale
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130+ above – Very Superior
120-129 - Superior
110-119: Above Average
100-109: High Average
90-99: Low Average
80-89: Slow Learner
70-79: Borderline
50-70: Mild Mental Retardation
35-49: Moderate Mental Retardation
20-34: Severe Mental Retardation
19-below: Profound Mental Retardation
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Controversy over Intelligence
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culturally biased?
gender biased?
SES biased?
testing conditions?
labels and stereotypes?
etc etc etc
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