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Which psychologist challenged the definition of intelligence, emphasizing sensory abilities?
Which psychologist challenged the definition of intelligence, emphasizing sensory abilities?
What did Francis Galton believe makes people smart?
What did Francis Galton believe makes people smart?
What were most of the knowledge first come through according to Francis Galton's view?
What were most of the knowledge first come through according to Francis Galton's view?
According to Francis Galton, what might a deaf & blind person become despite their sensory limitations?
According to Francis Galton, what might a deaf & blind person become despite their sensory limitations?
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Which type of ability did Francis Galton find to be only weakly related to intelligence?
Which type of ability did Francis Galton find to be only weakly related to intelligence?
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What did Francis Galton consider as a byproduct of sensory capacity?
What did Francis Galton consider as a byproduct of sensory capacity?
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Who developed the first intelligence test in 1904?
Who developed the first intelligence test in 1904?
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What was the basis of the bell-shaped distribution in the first intelligence test?
What was the basis of the bell-shaped distribution in the first intelligence test?
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Who translated and modified Binet and Simon's test, leading to the Stanford-Binet IQ test?
Who translated and modified Binet and Simon's test, leading to the Stanford-Binet IQ test?
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Which test can be administered to both children and adults with varying items depending on the age of the person?
Which test can be administered to both children and adults with varying items depending on the age of the person?
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What are the five dimensions measured by the Stanford-Binet IQ test?
What are the five dimensions measured by the Stanford-Binet IQ test?
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Who used intelligence tests during World War I to place soldiers in positions matching their cognitive abilities?
Who used intelligence tests during World War I to place soldiers in positions matching their cognitive abilities?
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What is the purpose of Computerized Adaptive Testing?
What is the purpose of Computerized Adaptive Testing?
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What is affected by factors such as poverty and socio-economic status?
What is affected by factors such as poverty and socio-economic status?
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'Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children V' assesses intellectual abilities for which age group?
'Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children V' assesses intellectual abilities for which age group?
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Which aspect is assessed by 'Intellectual disabilities'?
Which aspect is assessed by 'Intellectual disabilities'?
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What did Robert Yerkes use intelligence tests for during World War I?
What did Robert Yerkes use intelligence tests for during World War I?
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What percentage of the population are intellectually gifted with IQ scores above 130?
What percentage of the population are intellectually gifted with IQ scores above 130?
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Which act entitles people with intellectual disabilities to a full education?
Which act entitles people with intellectual disabilities to a full education?
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What are the variations in intellectual disabilities based on severity?
What are the variations in intellectual disabilities based on severity?
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Who followed 1500 gifted children throughout their lives and found them to be more physically, academically, and socially capable?
Who followed 1500 gifted children throughout their lives and found them to be more physically, academically, and socially capable?
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Which group has a larger racial gap in intellectual abilities due to environmental factors?
Which group has a larger racial gap in intellectual abilities due to environmental factors?
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What role do genetic factors play in the abilities of the intellectually gifted?
What role do genetic factors play in the abilities of the intellectually gifted?
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Who argued that IQ plays a much more important role in society and suggested genetic differences between African-Americans and White Americans?
Who argued that IQ plays a much more important role in society and suggested genetic differences between African-Americans and White Americans?
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Which factor is associated with spatial ability, according to the text?
Which factor is associated with spatial ability, according to the text?
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In which type of task are women better than men according to the text?
In which type of task are women better than men according to the text?
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Who is entitled to a full education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
Who is entitled to a full education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
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Which racial group was argued to have genetic IQ differences compared to White Americans?
Which racial group was argued to have genetic IQ differences compared to White Americans?
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According to the text, where does the racial gap in intellectual abilities drop significantly?
According to the text, where does the racial gap in intellectual abilities drop significantly?
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What is the Flynn Effect?
What is the Flynn Effect?
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Which type of IQ test items are culture-fair and don't depend on language?
Which type of IQ test items are culture-fair and don't depend on language?
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According to the text, what may affect IQ test results?
According to the text, what may affect IQ test results?
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What does the Flynn Effect attribute the increase in average IQ scores to?
What does the Flynn Effect attribute the increase in average IQ scores to?
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What do culture-fair IQ tests consist of?
What do culture-fair IQ tests consist of?
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According to the text, what may bias IQ tests against some racial and cultural groups?
According to the text, what may bias IQ tests against some racial and cultural groups?
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What does the Flynn Effect suggest about the average IQ of the population?
What does the Flynn Effect suggest about the average IQ of the population?
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What is Raven's Progressive Matrices designed to measure?
What is Raven's Progressive Matrices designed to measure?
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What do culture-fair IQ tests aim to minimize?
What do culture-fair IQ tests aim to minimize?
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According to Charles Spearman's theory, what does the g-factor represent?
According to Charles Spearman's theory, what does the g-factor represent?
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What type of intelligence reflects the ability to come up with new solutions to problems and develop novel ideas?
What type of intelligence reflects the ability to come up with new solutions to problems and develop novel ideas?
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Which type of intelligence is linked to the capacity to comprehend and perform basic arithmetical operations?
Which type of intelligence is linked to the capacity to comprehend and perform basic arithmetical operations?
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According to Howard Gardner's theory, why is the concept of multiple intelligences controversial?
According to Howard Gardner's theory, why is the concept of multiple intelligences controversial?
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What type of intelligence reflects the ability to solve real-world problems and interact successfully with everyday life?
What type of intelligence reflects the ability to solve real-world problems and interact successfully with everyday life?
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Which factor reflects the ability to think logically, reason abstractly, and learn new ways of solving problems according to Cattell and Horn's theory?
Which factor reflects the ability to think logically, reason abstractly, and learn new ways of solving problems according to Cattell and Horn's theory?
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What did Francis Galton use in his early attempts to measure intelligence?
What did Francis Galton use in his early attempts to measure intelligence?
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What has been criticized about the use of IQ tests for assessing intelligence?
What has been criticized about the use of IQ tests for assessing intelligence?
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What has evidence suggested about fluid intelligence with age?
What has evidence suggested about fluid intelligence with age?
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Study Notes
- Intelligence is a complex construct that can be understood in various ways, such as the capacity for abstract thinking, mastering hunting skills, success in business life, or wisdom and doing good for society
- Charles Spearman's theory of intelligence proposes the existence of a single, general factor for mental ability, called g-factor, which reflects the underlying general construct of intelligence
- Spearman also identified specific abilities (S), which are more task-specific and can be influenced by both nature and nurture
- Verbal ability: ability to comprehend the meaning of words and communicate effectively
- Mechanical ability: understanding of mechanical machinery and its operation
- Numerical ability: capacity to comprehend and perform basic arithmetical operations
- Spatial ability: understanding and reasoning about visual and spatial relations among objects or space
- Raymond Cattell and John Horn proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence, consisting of fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence
- Fluid intelligence reflects the ability to think logically, reason abstractly, and learn new ways of solving problems
- Crystallized intelligence is the accumulation of knowledge and skills through experience and education
- Evidence suggests that fluid intelligence declines with age, while crystallized intelligence continues to improve
- Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that there are separate and isolated domains of intellectual skills, but it remains controversial due to its lack of a solid empirical basis and the lack of testing for these intelligences
- Stenberg's Triarchic Model of Intelligence proposes three types of intelligence: analytical, practical, and creative
- Analytical intelligence is the ability to reason logically and solve problems
- Practical intelligence is the ability to solve real-world problems and interact successfully with everyday life
- Creative intelligence is the ability to come up with new solutions to problems and develop novel ideas
- Biological bases of intelligence include brain size, brain volume, and the thickness of the cerebral cortex, all of which have been linked to intelligence levels in various studies
- Reaction time and memory tasks have also been found to correlate with intelligence levels
- The first attempts to measure intelligence date back to Francis Galton, who used sensory perception and reaction time tests, but later methods such as IQ tests have proven to be more reliable and valid
- The use of IQ tests for assessing intelligence has been criticized for its potential biases and ethical concerns, including the misuse of intelligence testing for eugenics purposes in the early 20th century.
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Explore the concept of intelligence assessment through this quiz, which covers topics such as IQ calculation, the history of IQ testing, and the interpretation of deviation IQ. Learn about the work of Alfred Binet and Théodore Simon in developing tests to identify children in need of special educational assistance.
