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Intelligence

Throughout history, it has been difficult to come to a consensus on how to define and measure intelligence, and these definitions can be subject to bias. Researchers debate whether intelligence is a general ability or comprised of multiple abilities.

General intelligence (g)

A general ability that some researchers believe encompasses intelligence.

Factor analysis

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Fluid intelligence

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Crystallized intelligence

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CHC Theory

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Savant syndrome

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Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory

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Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

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Grit

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Emotional intelligence

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Intelligence test

Psychological assessments intended to measure intelligence.

Achievement tests

Academic tests that attempt to measure what someone knows.

Aptitude tests

Academic tests that attempt to predict how someone will perform in the future.

Mental age

Mental age was used in early formal intelligence tests to calculate an intelligence quotient (IQ).

Stanford-Binet

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Intelligence quotient (IQ)

Early formal intelligence tests calculated an intelligence quotient by dividing mental age by chronological age. In modern times, IQ scores are often used to identify students for educational services. IQ scores across much of the world have generally increased over time (Flynn Effect) due to societal factors. IQ scores tend to vary more within a group than between groups and can be impacted by personal and sociocultural biases.

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

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Psychometric

All psychological assessments, including intelligence tests, should adhere to sound psychometric principles to be considered useful.

Standardization

A test is said to be standardized when it is administered using consistent procedures and environments.

Normal curve

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Flynn effect

IQ scores across much of the world have generally increased over time (Flynn Effect) due to societal factors, such as higher socioeconomic status and access to better health care and nutrition.

Reliability

A test is considered reliable if it yields similar results each time it is administered. Types of reliability include test-retest and split-half.

Validity

A test is considered valid if it measures what it is designed to measure. Types of validity include construct and predictive.

Predictive validity

A type of validity.

Longitudinal study

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Stereotype threat

Researchers strive to develop assessments of intelligence that are socio-culturally responsive to reduce stereotype threat and potential inequity that may occur due to stereotype lift.

Heritability

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