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Theory of multiple intelligences

Chapter 9: Psychology: Themes and Variations, Canadian Edition

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Intelligence there is no good standard definition for intelligence expressed in different domains ex. absent-minded professor functional directed at solving problems shaped by culture Sternberg?s definition of parts of intelligence: contextual (intelligence is defined by culture) experiential (how well you deal with novelty) componential (how well you perform) Intelligence Testing psychological test: standardized measure of a sample of a person?s behaviour intelligence test: measures general mental ability (ex. IQ test) aptitude test: measures specific types of mental abilities verbal reasoning, numerical ability, abstract reasoning, perceptual speed and accuracy, mechanical reasoning, space relationships, spelling, language usage (ex. MCAT, LSAT)

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Ch. 10: Intelligence - Comprehension Questions 1. Explain how the following intelligence tests measure intelligence: Wechsler Scales, group tests, aptitude tests, and achievement tests. 2. Describe the criteria needed for a good intelligence test 3. Describe cultural biases in testing and the misuse of intelligence tests. 4. Describe the relation of head size and and brain size to intelligence. 5. Explain what the brain's electrical activity reveals about intelligence 6. What is the connection between information processing speed and intelligence? 7. What does the brain's electrical activity reveal about intelligence? 8. List and briefly describe the eight intelligences of Gardner?s multiple intelligences.
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