psyc 102 - 2
Studied by 0 people
View linked note
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
Flashcards1/16
There's no tags or description
Looks like no tags are added yet.
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced |
|---|
No study sessions yet.
17 Terms
What is intelligence?
The ability to solve novel problems, adapt to the environment, and learn from experience.
Types of intelligence
Emotional intelligence, Triarchic Intelligence (Creative, Analytical, Practical).
Fluid intelligence (Gf)
The ability to learn new information and solve new problems.
Crystalized intelligence (Gc)
The application of knowledge learned from experience.
Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
A standard unit of intelligence where the average score is 100.
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-V)
The most popular test for measuring intelligence today, based on a hybrid model.
Differences between dizygotic and monozygotic twins
Dizygotic twins share 50% of genes; monozygotic twins share 100% of genes.
Eugenics
The advocacy of controlled selective breeding of human populations to improve genetic qualities.
The Bell Curve
A book that advocates for public policy changes based on intelligence levels.
Common misconception about intelligence
The belief in genetic determinism, thinking a person's traits are fixed by their genes.
Stereotype threat
The fear of conforming to stereotypes about one’s social group, which can negatively impact performance.
Factors affecting intelligence testing results
Educational background, test-taking abilities, cultural biases, and will influence performance.
Impact of environment on intelligence
Factors like education quality, home stability, and socioeconomic status can influence IQ.
How are intelligence and genetic prediction related?
Genetic prediction shows the range of phenotypes that could be expressed and interaction with environment.
Role of age in intelligence
Fluid intelligence may decrease after age 50, while crystallized intelligence remains more stable over time.
Intelligence differences in gender
Men may have higher peaks in spatial awareness while women may excel in emotional intelligence.
Misconception regarding intelligence stability
The belief that intelligence does not change between individuals or across an individual's lifespan.