intelligence : nature vs nurture

heritability ratio

estimate of the proportion that a trait that is due to genetic influence

Flynn effect

IQ scores have increased every generation since the 1930s

reaction range

genetically determined limits on IQ

stereotype threat

the way a person might fear the conformity to social stereotype, leads them to appear to conform

stereotype lift

the way an individual might fain a performance boost by comparing themselves to denigrated out group

savant syndrome

condition where people with mental disabilities show specialized skills

triarchic theory of successful intelligence

shows intelligence as being able to accomplish personal success by using creativity

multiple intelligence theory

intelligence isn’t just one ability but many different ones