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IQ
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Research
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This is the general intelligence factor. This factor is the conceptual factor that underlies performance on a variety of mental tests.
What is g
100
The cousin of Charles Darwin, made the first documented attempt to measure intelligence.
Who is Sir Francis Galton
100
Division of one’s mental age by one’s chronological age and then multiplying that quotient by 100
What is IQ formula
100
The ability to learn from one’s experiences, acquire knowledge, and use resources effectively in adapting to new situations or solving problems
What is intelligence
100
The phenomenon that describes the increase of IQ scores over time.
What is the Flynn Effect
200
One of the two components of g. Involves the ability to solve problems, reason, and remember
What is fluid intelligence
200
I developed the statistical technique of factor analysis and also developed the g factor
Who is Charles Spearman
200
The mean of the IQ distribution
What is 100
200
The awareness of and ability to manage one’s own emotions The ability to be self-motivated, be able to feel what others feel (empathize), and be socially skilled.
What is emotional intelligence
200
These were the children in Rosenthal and Jacobson's study who performed better on IQ tests because teachers spent more time and attention on them.
What are "late bloomers"
300
Part of Sternberg's theory, the ability to deal with new and different concepts and to come up with new ways of solving problems Divergent thinking
What is creative intelligence
300
I developed the theory of multiple intelligences.
Who is Howard Gardner
300
The standard deviation of IQ distribution
What is 15
300
Of Sternbergs triarchic theory, this is the ability to break problems down into component parts, or analysis, for problem solving. Measured by intelligence tests and academic achievement tests (academic in nature). Predicts GPA and vocational success.
What is analytical intelligence
300
Research demonstrates that there are differences between racial and ethnic groups in IQ scores. These are some of the factors that affect the differences between groups.
What are SES, test bias, nature and nurture, cultural experiences, education quality, stereotype threat
400
In Spearman's theory of intelligence, this is the ability associated with knowledge and abilities acquired through experience.
What is crystallized intelligence
400
I developed the triarchic theory of intelligence.
Who is Sternberg
400
The American adaptation of the Binet Simon Scales, developed by Lewis Terman.
What is Stanford Binet Scales
400
In Sternberg's triarchic theory, the ability to use info to get along in life and become successful knowing how to be tactful, manipulate situations to one’s advantage, and use inside information to increase one’s odds of success
What is practical intelligence
400
These are the results of Sternberg's research with the triarchic theory of intelligence. (2 findings)
What is better predictor of college performance and decreasing racial/ethnic performance gap.
500
The intelligence theory that argues that individuals have several different abilities and only some of these abilities are measured on traditional IQ tests.
What is Multiple Intelligence Theory
500
Developed the first documented IQ test, also developed the IQ formula.
Who are Binet and Simon
500
The percentage of the population who are within one standard deviation of the mean (i.e. one SD above 100 and one SD below 100)
What is 68%
500
In Gardner's Multiple Intelligence theory, this is the ability to introspect (look inward) and being self-aware.
What is interpersonal intelligence
500
This is the effect found in Rosenthal and Jacobson's study in which children performed better when positive expectations were place upon them.
What is the Pygmalion Effect
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