2.8

general ability (g): intelligence comprises of multiple abilities

• those who do well with one intelligence do well with other types of intelligence as well

• a combination of distinct skills

intelligence can be broken into 

• fluid intelligence: ability to reason quickly and break down abstract problems (decr w age)

• crystallized intellligence: accumulated knowledge and verbal skills of indiv (incr w age)

fixed vs growth mindset

iq = mental/actual * 100

stereotype threat/lift: one’s risk for confirming negative or positive stereotypes about social group

psychometric attributes: quantification of mental attributes

• standardization: tests are given in consistent way

• reliable: produces consistent results each time it is given

  • test retest: consistency of test results over time when same person takes same test

  • split half: reliability of results of test

• validity: test scores what test is actually testing you on

flynn effect

achievement tests: what do u know

aptitude test: how well are u prepared for the future