Definitions
The mental manipulation of analogical & symbolic representations.
Thinking
Generalizations about people, events, and objects.
Stereotypes
Using knowledge to find a way around obstacles to achieve goals.
Problem Solving
Generating the single best solution to a problem.
Convergent Thinking
SAT and ACT are examples of this type of intelligence test.
Achievement Test
Using information to determine if a conclusion is valid.
Reasoning
Attempting to select the best alternative among several options.
Decision Making
Proceeding from the goal state to the initial state. "Retrace your steps."
Working Backwards
Creating multiple solutions to a problem. Using duct tape to make a prom dress, for example.
Divergent thinking
People pay more attention to information to evidence that supports their beliefs and ignores/downplays evidence that doesn't.
A shortcut or "rule of thumb" used to reduce the amount of thinking needed to make a decision.
Heuristic
A tendency to think of things based on their usual functions. Thinking of a binder clip as only a binder clip, for example.
Functional Fixedness
The metaphorical realization of a solution to a problem. "The light bulb turns on."
Insight
A person with minimal intelligence but exceptional abilities in some "intelligent" process.
Kim Peek can't button his shirt, but can memorize over 9000 books.
Savant or Savant Syndrome
A job application is an example of this type of intelligence test.
Aptitude Test
The way information is presented can alter our perception of it.
Framing
The misperception that two chance events that happen at the same time are somehow related. Superstitious athletes are an example of this.
Illusory Correlations
Breaking down a large task into smaller tasks.
Subgoals
Memory that allows you to keep different information in your mind as you work with it.
Working Memory
An IQ test, which measures vocabulary, non-verbal skills, general knowledge, reading comprehension and digit-symbol substitution is also called what?
Intelligence Test
The single common factor that contributes to performance on any intellectual task.
General Intelligence
The tendency to believe you could have predicted or known the outcome or event after the information becomes known. "I knew that" is an example of this.
Hindsight Bias
Finding a solution to a current problem by comparing it to the similarities of a past solution. Think of the "general attacking the base" idea and the "doctor attacking the tumor" idea.
Analogy
Musical, Math/Logic, Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Linguistic, Spatial & Bodily-Kinesthetic
Intelligence tests may have a ____ bias because they may penalize people who don't belong to a certain group or culture.
cultural