Intelligence and Creativity

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to intelligence and creativity, including theories of intelligence, types of intelligence, and factors that influence mental functioning.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

G factor

A general intelligence factor proposed by Charles Spearman as the single trait underlying various cognitive abilities.

Multiple intelligences

Howard Gardner's theory that intelligence is made up of various modalities, including musical, bodily kinesthetic, logical-mathematical, linguistic, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

Fluid Intelligence

The ability to think flexibly and adaptively, allowing for problem-solving and reasoning.

Crystallized Intelligence

Knowledge gained through experience, education, and culture, typically improving throughout adulthood.

Cultural relativism

The recognition that intelligence tests may be biased by specific cultural knowledge.

Ecological validity

The relevance of a measure to real-life situations, especially when assessing older adults.

Creativity

The capacity to generate new, original ideas or work that meets the demands of a task.

Divergent thinking

A type of thinking that generates multiple answers to a question or problem.

Seattle Longitudinal Study

A study that identifies factors predicting good mental functioning in old age, including perceptual processing speed and a stimulating environment.