PSYCH IQ / EQ

Intelligence definition remains debated; no consensus among psychologists.
Various theories exist, showcasing a divergence of understanding.
Topics include:
- Different types of intelligence: Emotional vs. Fluid vs. Crystallized.
- Importance of emotional intelligence in social and professional settings.

Three stages of memory process: Encoding, Storage, Retrieval.
Atkinson-Shiffrin Model:
- Sensory Store: Lasts half a second, decides what to retain (move to Short Term Memory (STM)).
- Short Term Memory: Lasts ~30 seconds, limited capacity (~7 items).
- Long Term Memory: Unlimited capacity, lasts indefinitely.
Types of Long Term Memory:
- Declarative (Explicit): Can be verbally expressed.
  - Semantic Memory: Facts (e.g., historical dates, vocabulary).
  - Episodic Memory: Events/experiences (e.g., personal birthdays).
- Non-declarative (Implicit): Cannot be explicitly stated, involves skills.
  - Procedural Memory: How to perform tasks (e.g., driving, riding a bike).
  - Classical Conditioning: Conditioned responses (e.g., dog responses to cues).

Amnesia: Memory loss due to various factors (brain injury, dementia, stress).
Types of dementia: Alzheimer's is one type; many causes of memory loss exist.

State-dependent Memory: Easier to retrieve memories when in the same emotional/physical state as when they were encoded.
- Example: Studying with music, better recall with music during a test.
Context-dependent Memory: Easier to retrieve memories in the same context/environment where originally learned.
- Example: Physically returning to a place can trigger memories associated with it.

Intelligence tests can yield different evaluations:
- Variability in performance (e.g., college students vs. fifth graders).
- Fluid Intelligence: How effectively one thinks and processes information, does not change over time.
- Crystallized Intelligence: Knowledge accumulated over time, varies with age and education.
Theories of Intelligence:
- Spearman's g-factor: General intelligence across different cognitive abilities.
- Gardner's Multiple Intelligences: Eight distinct types of intelligences (e.g., linguistic, logical-mathematical, interpersonal).
- Sternberg's Triarchic Theory: Three types (analytical, creative, practical).

IQ does not accurately measure a person's potential or practical intelligence; reflects comparison to others.
Tests can be biased, reflecting cultural and socioeconomic disparities.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ):
- Understanding and managing emotions in oneself and others.
- Important for success in life, often correlates with success more than IQ.
Flynn Effect: Observed increase in IQ scores across generations, linked to environmental factors and access to information.

Essential in workplace dynamics, enhancing interpersonal relationships.
Training and development of EQ can occur throughout life, unlike fixed IQ.
Real-world examples demonstrate varying levels of EQ across professions, highlighting its importance in effective communication and relationship management.

Intelligence is multifaceted; no single measure defines capacity.
Memory processes and types impact learning and recall.
Both IQ and EQ play roles in academic and everyday success; higher EQ often correlates with better life outcomes.