Concepts
What does an IQ test mainly measure?
Logical and cognitive ability
Who introduced the IQ test in the early 1900s?
Charles Spearman
What is the main idea of the IQ/EQ article?
IQ and EQ measure different abilities, and both have strengths and weaknesses.
How do IQ/EQ measure different types of ability?
IG measures thinking, EQ measures emotional and social skills
Why might relying only on IQ scores be incomplete?
IQ doesn't measure creativity, emotions or social ability
What do EQ tests measure?
Emotional and social skills
How many worldwide terrorist attacks happened between 2000 and 2014?
About 40,000 attacks
What is the main idea of the terrorism article?
Terrorism has become a worldwide threat affecting many countries
How are government actions after terrorism different from terrorist actions?
Governments try to protect people, and terrorists try to create fear
Why might terrorists choose crowded places?
To cause more fear and get more attention
Which test is focused on logic, memory and problem-solving?
IQ test
What major event in 2001 changed global security policies?
9/11 (September 11 attacks)
Why do both articles mention critics?
To show that each argument has two sides
Which type of ability (IQ or EQ) is more important for teamwork?
EQ
Why is EQ useful in jobs involving communication?
It helps with understanding others and solving social problems.
What fear does terrorism depend on to influence people?
Fear that you could be attacked at any time
What two famous buildings were destroyed during that event?
The twin towers (World Trade Centre)
Why is terrorism described as a global issue?
Because attacks happen in many countries and cause global fear
How do the goals of terrorists differ from the goals of security agencies?
Terrorists want attention and disruption; security agencies want safety and order.
Why do countries increase surveillance after major attacks?
To identify possible threats and prevent future attacks
The global "war on terror"
What are people worried about concerning government data protection?
Governments may collect too much personal information
What overall message does the EQ/IQ article give about measuring intelligence?
Intelligence is complex and cannot be fully measured by a single test.
How does media attention affect terrorism differently from EQ/IQ testing?
Terrorism becomes larger through coverage; IQ/EQ tests don't create fear or dramatic reactions
What do both articles suggest about using numbers (scores or statistics)?
Numbers alone cannot explain complex human behaviour or global problems