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Theories of Intelligence
Cognition is a Fancy Word for Thinking
Getting smarter about Intelligence
To Sleep...
And To Dream
100
Charles Spearman's theory of general intelligence is sometimes referred to by *this* letter.
What is "g?"
100
This cognitive shortcut leads us to assume that something is common, just because we can easily think of examples of it.
What is the availability heuristic?
100
Among other things, intelligence is considered to include the ability to do *these* three things.
What are "solve problems, learn from experience, and adapt to new situations?"
100

This is the term for any biological cycle that occurs on a 24-hour rhythm.

What is a circadian rhythm?

100
In this sleep disorder, people (and animals) are struck by uncontrollable feelings of sleepiness.
What is narcolepsy?
200
According to Gardner, this kind of intelligence is shown by persons who are strong leaders and good at working with people.
What is interpersonal intelligence?
200
This step-by-step procedure can help you make decisions (or help Sheldon make friends).
What is an algorithm?
200
In light of the differences in intelligence test scores across different races, psychologists generally believe that the differences in scores are due primarily to this factor.
What are Environmental differences?
200
This is the length of an average sleep cycle.
What is 90 minutes?
200

Freud's book "The Interpretation of Dreams," suggests that dreams have ___ content, which reflects unconscious wishes and desires.

What is "latent"?

300
These are the THREE parts of Sternberg's Triarchic Intelligence theory.
What are analytical, creative, and practical intelligence?
300
Someone who says "I've made up my mind, don't confuse me with the facts" might be a victim of this cognitive error.
What is Belief Perseverance?
300

This phenomenon occurs when persons in certain racial/ethnic groups perform worse on intelligence tests simply because they are told that their group usually scores lower on these tests.

What is stereotype threat?

300
These are common effects of chronic sleep deprivation.
What are high blood pressure, immune system problems, slow reaction time, poor attention, poor concentration, increased risk of depression?
300
This phenomenon occurs when a person can create and control their own dreams.
What is Lucid Dreaming?
400
This kind of intelligence allows you to read emotional cues and manage social situations effectively.
What is emotional intelligence (or social intelligence)?
400
This is the sudden realization of a solution after some time has passed, sometimes called an "Aha! Moment."
What is Insight?
400
Research suggests that "brain training apps" on your smartphone have *this* kind of impact on increasing your intelligence.
What is "no impact?"
400

Though there is debate over the actual purpose of dreams, it is likely that during sleep, memories are converted from short-term to long-term memory in *this* process.

What is memory consolidation?

400

Psychologist Clara Hill is known for creating this method of dream interpretation.

What is the Cognitive Experiential dream interpretation model?

500
According to Sternberg's theory, this kind of intelligence would include being "street smart" and being able to deal with the challenges of daily life.
What is "Practical Intelligence?"
500
This term represents the "best example" of a category or a concept.
What is a prototype?
500
This is one of the most commonly-used modern intelligence tests (which might ask you to play with blocks!).
What is the WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale)?
500

This normal phenomenon of a feeling of "falling," or even mild hallucinations, occur in this stage of sleep.

What is NREM-1?

500
This treatment is useful for persons with recurring nightmares, and helps them to "rewrite" their dreams to be less frightening.
What is Image Replacement Therapy?