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Measures of Cognitive Functioning. Team C Chelsea Acton Jackie Clanton Sandra Darby Hazel Moyer PSY 475 April 7, 2014 Lauren White, LPC-MHSP. Introduction: Intelligence & Cognitive functioning. Intelligence : Capacity to acquire and apply knowledge. Cognitive Functioning :
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Measures of Cognitive Functioning Team C Chelsea Acton Jackie Clanton Sandra Darby Hazel Moyer PSY 475 April 7, 2014 Lauren White, LPC-MHSP
Introduction: Intelligence & Cognitive functioning • Intelligence: • Capacity to acquire and apply knowledge. Cognitive Functioning: • Intellectual process of becoming aware of, perceiving, understanding ideas.
Spearman’s General Intelligence Theory The “g” factor theory People who performed well on one cognitive test tended to perform well on other tests, while those who scored badly on one test tended to score badly on others. g – General Ability S – Specific Abilities
Theory of Intelligence #2 • Chelsea
Theory of Intelligence #2 • Chelsea
Theory of Intelligence #2 • Chelsea
References http://medicaldictionary.thefreedictionary.com/cognitive+function Hogan, T.P. (2007). Psychological testing: A practical introduction (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley