theories of intelligence. defining intelligence what behaviors are associated with intelligence? how...
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Theories of
Intelligence
Defining Intelligence
What behaviors are associated with intelligence?
How is intelligence defined by researchers?
Divergent Thinking
Theoretical Perspectives Spearman’s g Cattell’s theory of cognitive abilities
fluid intelligence crystallized intelligence
Sternberg’s triarchic theory Gardner’s multiple intelligences
Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory Three domains
analytical creative practical
Three factors environmental context prior experience cognitive processes
Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory
Each of us possess all 8 We have the capacity
to develop each with enriching environment
They work together They look different for
each person
Howard Gardner
Current intelligence theory
Heredity establishes a potential range
Influenced by environmental conditions
Niche-picking
Measuring Intelligence Alfred Binet’s
test general
knowledge vocabulary perception memory abstract thought
IQ Test Scores
Evaluating the IQ test Validity Reliability Bias-free
Influences on test-taker Experience, pragmatics, SES Flynn effect
Using IQ Test Results Placement decisions
Gifted education Special education services
Research studies Lewis Terman Perry Preschool Study IQ, what is it good for?
Other Assessments
Aptitude tests Achievement tests Dynamic assessments Performance assessments