Measuring the Mind
The mental capacity to learn from experiences, adapt to new situations, understand abstract concepts, and manipulate one’s environment.
What is intelligence?
Came up with the theory of intelligence, also known as the two-factor theory, where "g" represents general intelligence, and "s" represents specific abilities.
Who is Charles Spearman?
Ability to produce and understand pitch, tempo, and rhythm
What is musical intelligence?
Sternberg proposed this theory
What is the triarchic theory?
What is emotional intelligence?
In addition to general intelligence, Spearman also proposed that individuals possess specific, outstanding abilities, also known as "__" factor.
What is "s"?
Identified eight relatively independent intelligences, including verbal and mathematical aptitudes
Who is Howard Gardner?
Someone who is considered ego-centric or narcissistic would not be able to work well or understand others emotionally and socially. They would have a deficit in
What is interpersonal intelligence?
Required for everyday tasks that may be poorly defined and may have multiple solutions
What is practical intelligence?
Passion and perseverance in the pursuit of long-term goals
What is grit?
A statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related items (called factors). Used to identify different dimensions of performance that underlie a person’s total score.
What is factor analysis?
Suggests that our intelligence may be broken down into seven distinct factors
Who is L.L. Thurstone?
The ability to think in images and pictures
What is visual-spatial intelligence?
Ability to adapt to new situations and generate novel ideas.
What is creative intelligence?
The know-how involved in understanding social situations and managing ourselves successfully
What is social intelligence?
Underlies all mental abilities and is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence test.
What is general intelligence or "g"?
Agrees with Charles Gardner that there are multiple intelligences but proposed three, not eight
Who is Robert Sternberg?
The greatest surgeons and football players have this intelligence in common
What is bodily-kinesthetic?
What is analytical?
The four components which predict social success and emotional well-being.
What are perceiving, understanding, managing, and using emotions?
The letter that is often used to represent general intelligence in psychometrics and cognitive science.
What is "g"?
What is the possible ninth independent intelligence proposed by Howard Gardner?
What is existential intelligence?
Chess demands the ability to analyze situations, identify patterns, and make deductions based on the current board position and potential future moves, which is often considered a game that heavily relies on...
What is logical-mathematical intelligence?
People with this have an island of brilliance but often score low on intelligence tests and may have limited or no language ability.
What is savant syndrome?
When someone possesses self-awareness, self-reflection, and an understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, they are considered to have strong...
What is intrapersonal intelligence?