PSY 200 - Module 6 - Intelligence

Intelligence

Learn from experience, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.

General Intelligence (g)

Core mental ability behind all tasks; predicts success across domains.

Emotional Intelligence (EI)

Recognize, manage, and use emotions in yourself and others to guide decisions.

Social Intelligence

Understand and navigate social situations effectively.

Savant

Shows exceptional talent in one area despite low IQ scores.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

Use your body skillfully in sports, dance, or art.

Linguistic Intelligence

Communicate and use language effectively.

Spatial Intelligence

Visualize and manipulate objects or spaces in your mind.

Musical Intelligence

Understand, create, and appreciate music and rhythm.

Intrapersonal Intelligence

Know your own emotions, thoughts, and motivations.

Interpersonal Intelligence

Read and respond to others’ emotions and intentions.

Naturalist Intelligence

Recognize patterns in nature and the environment.

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

Solve problems using logic and numbers.

Spiritual Intelligence (tentative)

Be aware of spiritual ideas and beliefs.

Existential Intelligence (tentative)

Think about life’s biggest questions.

Triarchic Theory (Sternberg)

Intelligence works in three ways: plan, adapt, and handle new situations.

Componential (Triarchic Theory)

Plan, learn, and solve problems efficiently.

Experiential (Triarchic Theory)

Deal with new situations and automate skills through practice.

Contextual (Triarchic Theory)

Adapt to, shape, and choose your environment wisely.

Fluid Intelligence (Gf)

Solve new problems and think logically on the fly.

Crystallized Intelligence (Gc)

Use knowledge and skills gained from experience.

IQ (Intelligence Quotient)

Score showing how your intelligence compares to peers.

Stanford-Binet Test

Measures IQ and academic strengths in children and adults.

WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale)

Measures intelligence and identifies strengths to improve.

Aptitude Test

Predicts how well you perform in a specific area.

Standardization

Ensures tests are consistent and fair across groups.

Reliability

Test gives stable and consistent results.

Validity

Test measures what it claims to measure.

Gifted

Extremely high intelligence and often strong academic skills.

Intellectual Disability

Low IQ and difficulty adapting in daily life.

Down Syndrome

Extra copy of chromosome 21 causing intellectual challenges.

Heritability

How much of trait differences in a population come from genes.

Polygenic

Trait controlled by many interacting genes.

Twin Studies

Compare twins to see how genetics affect intelligence.

Environmental Influences

Life experiences, schooling, and surroundings shape intelligence.

Head Start Programs

Early education to improve readiness and long-term success.

Stereotype Threat

Performance changes because of group stereotypes.

Growth Mindset

Believe effort and learning can increase intelligence.

Non-Intellective Factors (Wechsler)

Traits like confidence or fear affecting success beyond IQ.