TOPIC 5.9
Introduction to
Intelligence
LEARNING TARGET 5.L
Define intelligence and list characteristics of how psychologists measure intelligence
LEARNING TARGET 5.M
Discuss how culture influences the definition of intelligence.
LEARNING TARGET 5.N
Compare and contrast historic and contemporary theories of intelligence.
LEARNING TARGET 5.O
Identify the contributions of key researchers in intelligence research and testing
Define intelligence and list characteristics of how psychologists measure intelligence
- Abstract versus verbal measures
- Speed of processing
- Fluid intelligence
- Crystallized intelligence
- Flynn effect
- Stereotype threat
- Savant syndrome
LEARNING TARGET 5.M
Discuss how culture influences the definition of intelligence.
LEARNING TARGET 5.N
Compare and contrast historic and contemporary theories of intelligence.
- Charles Spearman
- Howard Gardner
- Robert Sternberg
LEARNING TARGET 5.O
Identify the contributions of key researchers in intelligence research and testing
- Alfred Binet
- Francis Galton
- Howard Gardner
- Charles Spearman
- Robert Sternberg
- Lewis Terman
- David Wechsler