Variations in Psychological Attributes

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts related to psychological attributes and intelligence.

Individual Differences

Distinctiveness and variations among people’s characteristics and behaviour patterns.

Situationism

The view that behaviors are influenced more by situational factors than by personal traits.

Assessment

Measurement of psychological attributes of individuals and their evaluation using multiple methods.

Intelligence

Global capacity to understand the world, think rationally, and use resources effectively.

Aptitude

An individual’s underlying potential for acquiring specific skills.

Emotionally Intelligent Person

A person who can accurately appraise, express, and regulate emotions in themselves and others.

Cognitive Assessment System (CAS)

A battery of tests measuring basic cognitive functions presumed to be independent of schooling.

Creative Intelligence

Involves using past experiences creatively to solve novel problems.

Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

Proposes three types of intelligence: Componential, Experiential, and Contextual.

Multiple Intelligences

A theory by Howard Gardner suggesting distinct types of intelligence that are independent of each other.

Intellectual Giftedness

Exceptional general ability shown in superior performance in various areas.

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

A measure derived from the mental age divided by chronological age, multiplied by 100.

Cultural Intelligence

Intelligence that adapts depending on cultural context and values.

Functional Capacity in Psychological Attributes

Refers to how different psychological traits function together in individual assessments.

Empathy in Social Competence

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

Emotional Quotient (EQ)

A measure of emotional intelligence akin to IQ for cognitive intelligence.

Creativity

The ability to produce new and useful ideas, objects, or problem solutions.

Observation Method

Systematic recording of behavioural phenomena occurring naturally in real-time.

Cognitive Functions in Psychology

Mental operations involved in understanding and reasoning.

Norm-Referenced Tests

Tests that compare a person's performance to a norm group.