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Intelligence
is the mental capacity to learn, solve problems, and adapt to new situations
IQ Formula
MA/CA=IQ where MA is mental age and CA is chronological age
Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
a theory describing the different ways students learn and acquire information
Savants
people with a remarkable talent in one or more domains, but score low on measures of verbal ability and social competence
Stanford-Binet Test
an IQ test that is in relation to others of the same age
Principles of Test Construction
standardization, reliability, validity
Standardization
a pretest group is used as the “standard”, everyone is compared to it and is based on a bell curve
Reliability
the trustworthiness or consistency of a measure
Validity
the characteristic of being founded on truth, accuracy, fact, or law
Flynn Effect
the substantial increase in average intelligence scores all over the world
Achievement Tests
what you have learned in a specific area
Aptitude Test
how you are predicted to do in a specific area
Fluid Intelligence
being able to think and reason abstractly and solve problems
Crystallized Intelligence
the knowledge that comes from prior learning and past experiences
Phonemes
single sounds “C” “AR”
Morphemes
smallest language units that carry meaning
Syntax
the rules within sentences (putting multiple words together)
Semantics
rules that help derive meaning
Algorithm
step-by-step rules to find a solution
Heuristics
problem-solving by using strategies that make logical sense to you
Representativeness Heuristic
a mental shortcut that we use when estimating probabilities
Availability Heuristic
our tendency to use information that comes to mind quickly when making decisions
Functional Fixedness
the inability to use objects in a way that is outside of their normal function
Belief Bias
the tendency to rely on prior beliefs
Confirmation Bias
We more readily search for and accept information that confirms our ideas
Convergent Thinking
cognition that leads in a singular direction
Divergent Thinking
cognition that leads in various directions
Prototypes
an example that represents the concept
Naturalist Intelligence
a persons interest and relationship with animals, plants, etc.
Interpersonal Intelligence
ability to interact with others
Intrapersonal Intelligence
communication with oneself
Spatial Intelligence
the ability to visualize a space and imagine it from different angles
Musical Intelligence
capacity to think in music and rhythm
Linguistic Intelligence
the extent of your abilities to communicate
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
how well one can control their body in terms of physical activity and motor skills
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
ability to analyze situations logically, identify solutions and solve math operations
Insight
when we solve a problem we have an emotional experience
Noam Chomsky
he said language is inborn and all languages have common consistencies
Genie the Wild Child
the girl held captive with no outside contact for 13 years, unable to speak
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