Hierarchical Theory
Who proposed the Hierarchical Theory in 1950?
Who is Philip E. Vernon?
This psychologist first proposed the concepts of fluid and crystallized intelligence in the 1960s.
Who is Raymond Cattell?
Who proposed the Theory of Multiple Intelligences in his 1983 book, "frames of mind"?
Who is Howard Gardner?
This intelligence involves the ability to think in terms of physical space, such as architects or artists.
What is visual-spatial intelligence?
He proposed the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence in 1985 as an alternative to the idea of the general intelligence factor.
Who is Robert Sternberg?
This term represents the top level of intelligence in Vernon’s hierarchical theory, often referred to as the general intelligence factor.
What is g (general intelligence)?
Cattell further developed his theory with this student.
Who is John Horn?
This intelligence type involves using one’s body to solve problems or create products, and is often associated with athletes or dancers.
What is bodily-kinesthetic intelligence?
People with this intelligence have a deep understanding of nature and the environment.
What is naturalistic intelligence?
This subtheory of intelligence is about how people function in their real-world environments.
What is contextual subtheory?
In Vernon’s theory, these broad abilities are just below general intelligence and include factors such as verbal-educational abilities and spatial-mechanical abilities.
What are major group factors?
The capacity to think abstractly, reason, and solve new problems independent of prior knowledge and experience.
What is Fluid Intelligence?
This intelligence allows individuals to understand, create, and express themselves through sound and rhythm.
What is musical intelligence?
This subtheory deals with applying intelligence to novel situations and automating tasks.
What is experiential subtheory?
These are more specific abilities that deduced from the major group factors.
What is Minor Group Factors?
The ability to use knowledge and skills acquired through experience to solve problems.
What is Crystallized Intelligence?
This intelligence involves the ability to solve logical problems and understand complex numerical patterns.
What is logical-mathematical intelligence?
Metacomponents, performance components, and knowledge-acquisition components are all part of this subtheory.
What is componential subtheory?
Similar to the s factor of Spearman, these are found at the lowest level of the hierarchy that are unique to specific tests.
What is Specific (s) factors?
Identify the two types of intelligence in the Cattell-Horn theory and describe their characteristics.
What are fluid intelligence (abstract reasoning, problem-solving) and crystallized intelligence (knowledge, experience)?
Name three of Gardner’s eight multiple intelligences that deal with self-awareness, understanding others, and language skills.
What are intrapersonal intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, and linguistic intelligence?
Name the three types of subtheory that reflects a particular kind of intelligence or ability.
What are practical intelligence, creative intelligence, and analytical intelligence?