Intelligence Quiz

Metacognition

Thinking about one's thinking processes, such as assessing and planning for study needs.

Executive Functions

Cognitive skills for planning and carrying out goal-directed behaviors, like organizing events.

Prototypes

Best examples of a category that aid recognition and classification.

Schemas

Frameworks to organize and interpret information based on experiences.

Assimilation

Integrating new information into existing schemas.

Accommodation

Adjusting schemas to fit new information.

Convergent Thinking

Finding one correct solution using logic.

Divergent Thinking

Generating creative ideas by exploring many solutions.

Functional Fixedness

Limiting object use to traditional functions.

Mental Set

Repeating past problem-solving methods even when new strategies might work better.

Algorithms

Step-by-step methods guaranteeing correct solutions.

Heuristics

Quick mental shortcuts that can be biased.

Representativeness Heuristic

Judging based on stereotypes.

Availability Heuristic

Judging based on memorable recent examples.

Priming

Subconscious influence by a prior stimulus.

Framing

Decision influenced by how information is presented.

Gambler’s Fallacy

Believing random outcomes are influenced by past events.

Sunk-Cost Fallacy

Continuing an endeavor because of past investments, even if unwise.

General Intelligence (g)

A universal cognitive ability influencing performance across tasks.

Multiple Intelligences

Theory of diverse intelligences, like musical, spatial, and interpersonal.

Growth Mindset

Belief that intelligence can develop with effort.

Fixed Mindset

Belief that intelligence is static and unchangeable.

IQ (Intelligence Quotient)

Measures cognitive ability compared to age norms.

Standardization

Ensures tests are consistent and comparable.

Reliability

Consistency in test results over time.

Validity

Accuracy of a test in measuring intended abilities.

Predictive Validity

Ability to forecast future outcomes.

Flynn Effect

Rising IQ scores over generations due to improved environments.

Stereotype Threat

Underperformance due to fear of confirming stereotypes.

Stereotype Lift

Improved performance due to positive stereotypes.