Psych 2.8

Intelligence

the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, & use knowledge to adapt to new situations

General Intelligence (g)

underlies all mental abilities & is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence test

Factor Analysis

a statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related items (factors) on a test; used to identify diff. dimensions of performance that underlie a person’s total score

Fluid Intelligence (Gf)

ability to reason speedily & abstractly; tends to decrease w/ age, especially during late adulthood.

Crystallized Intelligence

accumulated knowledge & verbal skills; tends to increase w/ age

Cattell-Horn Carroll (CHC) Theory

theory that our intelligence is based on g as well as specific abilities, bridged by Gf & Gc

Savant Syndrome

a condition in which a person otherwise limited in mental ability has an exceptional specific skill

Grit

passion & perseverance in the pursuit of long-term goals

Emotional Intelligence

the ability to perceive, understand, manage, & use emotions

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence

our intelligence is classified in 9 independent intelligences, including a broad range of skills beyond traditional school skills

Sternberg’s Triarchic Intelligence

our intelligence is classified into 3 areas that predict real-world success; these include analytical, creative, & practical

General Intelligence

intelligence is based on general ability factors along w/ other specific abilities; these are bridged by crystallized & fluid intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

emotional intelligence contributes to social intelligence; consists of perceiving, understanding, managing, & using emotions

Spearman’s General Intelligence

basic intelligence predicts abilities in varied academic areas