What is Intelligence?
What is intelligence?
The capacity to learn from experience, to think rationally, and to deal effectively with the environment.
What are the aspects of intelligence tests?
Intelligence, achievement, and aptitude
What is a specialized test of intelligence?
Designed for a specific group of people (age, linguistic background, etc)
What is Standford-Binet Intelligence Scale (SBIS)?
The first modern intelligence test, that provides an intelligence quotient (IQ).
What is the general intelligence factor?
(g), broader construct of intelligence with smaller component abilities
How many "gifted" children were tracked for over 80 years in Terman's study
1528
Is a three-year-old's intelligence test indicative of their intelligence during adulthood?
No
What are the Wechsler Scales (of Intelligence)?
The intelligence tests that includes several subtests and measures both verbal and nonverbal abilities.
What theory did Charles Spearman come up with?
Two-Factor Theory
What does Nonverbal Test reduce?
Languages from directions, items, or responses.
What are two groups that would be great candidates for a non-verbal intelligence test?
Disability that impacts verbal ability, ESOL students, deaf/hard of hearing
What does the Cognitive Abilities Test measure?
K–12 students' learned reasoning and problem-solving skills.
What was Thurstone's theory?
Multifactor theory - identified seven different and separate kinds of intelligence such as verbal, musical, and interpersonal.
What type of intelligence test has less training required for administration?
Group Intelligence Test
What is creativity or creative intelligence?
The ability to invent new solutions to problems or original ideas/materials.
What is the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, 8th Edition often used for?
Screening children for gifted and talented programs.
What are the components of the g factor?
Why is it important to understand the theories that have been developed to describe intelligence?
As counselors conducting assessments, you will be providing interpretive reports based on the data provided within a theoretical construct.
What is the Flynn Effect?
Increased score on intelligence tests over time.
What does the Raven's Progressive Matrices test measure?
Fluid Intelligence