EQ and IQ

Terman

believed that intelligence was more creative and abstract

Thorndike

practical and structured approach to intelligence

Stern

coined the term IQ

Binet

developed the first intelligence test

Thurston

created Primary Mental Abilities theory of intelligence

Thurston’s Primary Mental Abilities

theory that states there are 7 different primary mental abilities

verbal comprehension

the knowledge of vocabulary and in reading

reasoning

Thurston’s word for completing a number series or predicting the future on the basis of past experience

numerical ability

The ability to solve fairly simple numerical computations and arithmetical reasoning problems

verbal fluency

the ability to write and produce words

associative memory

memory involved in the recalling people’s names or faces

spatial visualization

involved in visualizing and manipulating objects, such as fitting a set of suitcases in a car

perceptual speed

ex. rapid proofreading 

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences

8 types of intelligences, criticised that they are talents

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

theory for analytical intelligence, creative intelligence, and practical intelligence

analytical intelligence

Sternberg’s definition of problem-solving abilities

creative intelligence

Sternberg’s word for the capacity to deal with new situations using past experiences and current skills

practical intelligence

ability to adapt to a changing environment

Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence Theory

knowledge of what emotions are and how to use them

emotional intelligence

the ability to accurately identify, assess, and understand emotions, as well as to effectively control one’s own emotions