Contemporary Views of Intelligence and Giftedness

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, theories, and definitions related to intelligence and giftedness as presented in the lecture notes.

Intelligence

The ability to adapt to the environment using cognitive skills.

General crystallized intelligence

Overall knowledge acquired from formal and informal education.

General fluid intelligence

The ability to reason, think, and learn new things, representing a person's potential for learning.

Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Proposes that there are eight independent intelligences that work together in activities.

Linguistic intelligence

The ability to use words to describe or communicate ideas.

Logical intelligence

The ability to reason, perceive patterns in numbers, and use numbers effectively.

Spatial intelligence

The capacity to accurately perceive and transform the visual-spatial world.

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

The expertise in using one’s body skillfully.

Musical intelligence

The ability to recognize components of music and use music to express ideas.

Interpersonal intelligence

The ability to accurately perceive and respond to the emotions of others.

Intrapersonal intelligence

The ability to introspect and discriminate one's emotions and perceptions.

Naturalistic intelligence

The ability to recognize and classify living things, having a sensitivity to features of the natural world.

Sternberg's Theory of Successful Intelligence

Defines intelligence as a person's ability to succeed in life based on personal goals.

Analytical abilities

Involve identifying problems, choosing strategies for solving them, and monitoring outcomes.

Creative abilities

Involve generating novel ideas for solving problems.

Giftedness

The combination of traits that describes individuals who are gifted.

Renzulli’s three-ring conception of giftedness

A model defining giftedness as a combination of above-average ability, high levels of task commitment, and creativity.

Cognitive giftedness

Giftedness focused primarily on academic achievements and assessments.

SES (Socioeconomic Status)

Parents’ income, occupation, and education level, which can relate to IQ scores.