Understanding Intelligence - lecture 20

These flashcards cover key concepts of intelligence, including definitions of terms, historical context, types of intelligence, and evaluation methods.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge effectively and adapt to different situations.

Emotional Intelligence

Abilities relating to the perception, expression, and control of emotion.

IQ Test

A test that calculates a person's intelligence score based on dividing their score by the average score of peers, then multiplying by 100.

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

An intelligence test that measures both verbal and performance intelligence.

Reliability

The consistency of a measurement in an intelligence test.

Test-retest reliability

Measures consistency of results when the same test is administered at different times.

Construct Validity

Determines if a test accurately measures intelligence and reflects societal values.

Fluid Intelligence

The ability related to abstract reasoning, speed, and accuracy, which decreases with age.

Crystallized Intelligence

Accumulated knowledge that strengthens with age and is resistant to decline.

Factor Analysis

A statistical technique used to identify and analyze correlations among different factors of intelligence.

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a test can predict future performance.

Raven’s Progressive Matrices

A nonverbal test that increases in difficulty to assess problem-solving abilities.

General Intelligence vs Multiple Intelligences

General intelligence suggests a single intelligence, while multiple intelligences refer to distinct types of intelligence.