AP Psychology (Intelligence)

Intelligence

Ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations

g(General Intelligence)

Overall mental capacity, underlying level

Multiple(8) Intelligences

A theory developed by Howard Gardner that proposes there are different kinds of intelligence, each representing unique ways of processing information.

TRIarchic Intelligence

A theory proposed by Sternberg that says intelligence consists of three types: analytical, creative, and practical.

Achievement Test

To see how much has been learned

Aptiude Tests

To measure a person’s ability

Standardization

Process of making sure tests are fair and consistent

Test-Retest Realiablity

Consistency by retesting the same group twice to measure how stable scores are over time

Split-Half Reliability

ConsrtuVali

Construct Validity

Predictive Validity

How well a test predicts future performance

Validity

Does the test actually measure what it says it does?

Reliability

Is the score stable over time?

Growth Mindset

The belief that mental characteristics can be changed

Fixed Mindset

belief that mental characteristics are preditermined and cannot change significantly

Sterotype Threat

Ind. underperform in situations where they feel at risk of confirming negative stereotype

Stereotype LIft

Opposite of stereotype threat

The Flynn Effect

IQ scores and general intelligence progressively increase over generations

Crystalized Intelligence

Accumulated knowledge and verbal skills

Fluid intelligence

Ability to solve novel problems quickly

Longitudinal Study

Research where the same people are studies and restudied over their aging period

Cross Sectional Study

Research that compares people of different ages at the same point in time.