Intelligence: A mental quality consisting of the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations. Factor Analysis: A statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related items (called factors) on a test; used to identify different dimensions of performance that underlie one?s total score. General Intelligence: A general intelligence factor that according to Spearman and others underlies specific mental abilities and is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence test. Savant Syndrome: A condition in which a person otherwise limited in mental ability has an exceptional skill, such as in computation or drawing. Emotional Intelligence: The ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions.