PSYCH- Thinking and intelligence

Algorithms

A logical rule or procedure that guarantees correctly solving a problem (following a recipe)

Heuristic

A simple thinking staregie that allows us to make judgements- guides us in right decision (similar problems already gone through)

Creativity

ability to produce new and valuable ideas- assessed in divergent thinking (Uses for the jar)

Fixation

Inability to see a problem from a new perspective (Using the same strategy to solve every problem.)

Confirmation Bias

Tendency to search for info that supports our beliefs

Repressatitives Heuristic

Estimating the likelihood of something based on how well they seem to represent or match particular prototypes (Someone who is short, slim, likes poetry,- English teacher or truck driver? )

Availability Heuristic

Estimating the frequency of events based on availability in memory ( Hear abt plane crashed but not safe landings)

Hindsight Bias

Tendency to believe after learning the outcome that you would have foreseen it “I should’ve known that”

what is Intelligence

The ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to situations.

Cattel-Horn-Carrol’s theory

Fluid intelligece- ability to reason speedily and abstractly

Crystallized intelligence- accumulated knowledge and verbal skill ( Vocan test)

Gardners intelligences: Linguistic

measures by vocab tests and reading comprehension

Gardners intelligence: Logical mathematical

Measures with analogies, math problems, and logic problems.

Gardners intelligences: Spatial

Ability to form and manipulate mental objects (puzzles)

Gardners intelligences: Musical

Ability to preform, compose musical patterns

Gardners intelligences: Bodily-Kinesthetic

Ability for controlled movement and coordination - athlete or surgeon

Gardeners Intelligence: Naturalistic

Ability to classify living things as members of a diverse group and recognize subtle change in environment

Gardners intelligences: Interpersonal

Ability to understand people intentions, emotion, motives, and actions; Works effectively with others.

Garder intelligences: Intrapersonal

Ability to now oneself, develop identity, and regulate life

Sternberg’s triarchic theory: Analytical intelligence

Measured b most intelligence tests- ability to analyze problems and sign the single correct answer.

Sternbergs triarchic theory: Creative intelligence

Ability to adapt to new situations and generate novel ideas.

Sterbergs triarchic theory: Practical Intelligence

Required for everyday tasks (street smarts)

Binet-Simon test

Calculated a Childs Mental Age (M.A) and compared it to their chronological age (C.A). It determined remedial help was needed if the child M.A was 2 years behind their C.A

The Most widely used intelligence test today is…

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (similarities, vicar, blocks, digit span)

What are the 3 tests of a “Good” Test

Standardized- uniform testing and scoring

Valid- The extent of what its supposed to measure

Reliable- Yields consistent results.