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Theories of Intelligence

Theories of Intelligence. What behaviors are associated with intelligence? How is intelligence defined by researchers?. Defining Intelligence. Divergent Thinking. Theoretical Perspectives. Spearman’s g Cattell’s theory of cognitive abilities fluid intelligence

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Theories of Intelligence

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  1. Theories of Intelligence

  2. What behaviors are associated with intelligence? How is intelligence defined by researchers? Defining Intelligence

  3. Divergent Thinking

  4. Theoretical Perspectives • Spearman’s g • Cattell’s theory of cognitive abilities • fluid intelligence • crystallized intelligence • Sternberg’s triarchic theory • Gardner’s multiple intelligences

  5. Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory • Three domains • analytical • creative • practical • Three factors • environmental context • prior experience • cognitive processes

  6. Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory • Each of us possess all 8 • We have the capacity to develop each with enriching environment • They work together • They look different for each person Howard Gardner

  7. Current intelligence theory • Heredity establishes a potential range • Influenced by environmental conditions • Niche-picking

  8. Measuring Intelligence • Alfred Binet’s test • general knowledge • vocabulary • perception • memory • abstract thought

  9. IQ Test Scores • Evaluating the IQ test • Validity • Reliability • Bias-free • Influences on test-taker • Experience, pragmatics, SES • Flynn effect

  10. Using IQ Test Results • Placement decisions • Gifted education • Special education services • Research studies • Lewis Terman • Perry Preschool Study • IQ, what is it good for?

  11. Aptitude tests Achievement tests Dynamic assessments Performance assessments Other Assessments

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