Unit 5.2 AP Psych

Psychometric Theories of Intelligence

Intelligence theories

g Factor Theory

By Charles Spearman

There is a general ability underlying all intelligent activity.

He believed that it was innate (genetic).

Two-Factor Theory of Intelligece

Raymobd Cattell and John Horn.

Intelligence is composed of different factors that work together to produce overall intelligence.

Crystalized Intelligence

Knowledge acquired + ability to access the knowledge.

Fluid Intelligence

Ability to see complex relationships and solve problems, decreasing with age.

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory

Intelligence is defined as ability to achieve success in life, based on personal standards and sociocultural context.

Practical

Applying knowledge

Analyzing problems and solving them

Creative

Seeing new relationships

Savant Syndrome

Individuals that have remarkable talent even when they are challenged in other domains.

Howard Gardner

Multiple intelligences.

1. Linguistic

2. Mathematical

3. Spatial

4. Musical

5. Bodily-kinesthetic

6. Interpersonal

7. Intrapersonal

Face Validity

Extent to which a test appears to measure what it is supposed to be.

Content Validity

Each item is representatives of the larger body of knowledge being tested.

Item Analysis

Each item is testing the objective needed.

Criterion Validity

Does it meet the specific goal

Flynn Effect

Intelligence seems to increase with time