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Which age group is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) designed for?
Which age group is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) designed for?
How many subtests are there in the Wechsler scales?
How many subtests are there in the Wechsler scales?
According to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, how many types of intelligence are evaluated by intelligence tests?
According to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, how many types of intelligence are evaluated by intelligence tests?
Which type of intelligence involves the ability to understand and interact with others?
Which type of intelligence involves the ability to understand and interact with others?
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According to Gardner, what evidence supports the existence of different types of intelligence?
According to Gardner, what evidence supports the existence of different types of intelligence?
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What is analytical intelligence according to Sternberg?
What is analytical intelligence according to Sternberg?
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Which statement about Sternberg's and Gardner's tests of intelligence is true?
Which statement about Sternberg's and Gardner's tests of intelligence is true?
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Which age group is the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPSSI) designed for?
Which age group is the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPSSI) designed for?
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What is the median score for the overall intelligence quotient (IQ) on the Wechsler scales?
What is the median score for the overall intelligence quotient (IQ) on the Wechsler scales?
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According to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which two types of intelligence are evaluated by intelligence tests?
According to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which two types of intelligence are evaluated by intelligence tests?
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Which type of intelligence is associated with the ability to think three-dimensionally?
Which type of intelligence is associated with the ability to think three-dimensionally?
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Which type of intelligence involves the ability to understand natural phenomena?
Which type of intelligence involves the ability to understand natural phenomena?
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According to Gardner, which term refers to people who are low in general intelligence but possess an extraordinary ability in one specialised area?
According to Gardner, which term refers to people who are low in general intelligence but possess an extraordinary ability in one specialised area?
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Which type of intelligence involves the ability to combine information in original ways to produce new insights and ideas?
Which type of intelligence involves the ability to combine information in original ways to produce new insights and ideas?
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Study Notes
Wechsler Intelligence Scales
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) designed for children and adolescents between 6 and 16 years old
- 10-15 subtests in the Wechsler scales
Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
- 7-10 different types of intelligence evaluated by intelligence tests
- Evidence for multiple intelligences includes:
- Brain damage affecting specific abilities
- Exceptional abilities in individuals with disabilities
- Cross-cultural differences in cognitive abilities
- Developmental and evolutionary evidence
- Two types of intelligence evaluated by traditional intelligence tests:
- Logical-mathematical intelligence
- Linguistic intelligence
- Other types of intelligence:
- Interpersonal intelligence: ability to understand and interact with others
- Spatial intelligence: ability to think three-dimensionally
- Naturalistic intelligence: ability to understand natural phenomena
- Creativity intelligence: ability to combine information in original ways
Sternberg's Theory of Intelligence
- Analytical intelligence: ability to evaluate information and make judgments
Other Key Points
- Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPSSI) designed for children between 2.5 and 7.25 years old
- Median score for overall intelligence quotient (IQ) on the Wechsler scales is 100
- Term "savant" refers to individuals who are low in general intelligence but possess an extraordinary ability in one specialized area
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Test your knowledge on the measurement of intelligence and individual differences in cognitive development. Explore the definitions and concepts surrounding intelligence, including knowledge acquisition, reasoning, and problem-solving. Assess your understanding of intelligence tests and the measurement of general intelligence.
