Intelligence/variables

Interpersonal intelligence

the ability to detect and navigate the moods and motivations of others

Analytical intelligence

involves the ability to evaluate and reason

Creative intelligence

ability to solve problems using novel methods

Practical intelligence

ability to deal with everyday problems at home or work

Theory of emotional intelligence

addresses emotional awareness in four components: 1) ability to express and perceive emotions in ourself and others, 2) ability to comprehend and analyze our emotions, 3) ability to regulate emotions, and 4) awareness of how emotions shape our thoughts and decisions

Mediating variable

specifies a given cause (independent variable) that works indirectly through a more direct cause to a final effect (dependent variable). it explains the relationship between 2 other variables

Moderating variable

specifies conditions under which a given predictor is related to an outcome. it explains when a dependent and independent variable are related. it influences the strength or direction of the relationship

Confounding variable

hypothetical or real third variable that is often not taken into account during analysis and can adversely affect study. not typically of interest to researcher but related to both dependent and independent variables