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Intelligence and IQ Testing: Definitional Confusion

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Intelligence and IQ Testing: Definitional Confusion

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According to Boring's definition, intelligence is defined as:

Having a bigger brain

Being smart across the board in all areas

Whatever can be measured by sensory capacity

Whatever intelligence tests measure (correct)

Which theory focused on measuring intelligence through sensory capacity like vision and hearing?

No theory focused on sensory capacity

Simon and Alfred's theory

Spearman's general intelligence theory

Francis Dalton's theory (correct)

The instrument developed by Simon and Alfred aimed to measure:

Abstract thinking and adaptation to new ideas (correct)

Overall sensory capacity

General intelligence theory (GIT)

Specific abilities in different cultures

According to Spearman's general intelligence theory (GIT), what does everyone possess?

General intelligence that varies across individuals Signup and view all the answers

In terms of different cultural views on intelligence, what might be considered intelligent in some Indigenous cultures?

Remembering and carrying forward traditional stories Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence?

Fluid intelligence is about new intelligence and learning without past knowledge, while Crystallized intelligence involves knowledge used from prior experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Which model suggests that there are Analytic, Practical, and Creative aspects of intelligence?

Triarchic Model Signup and view all the answers

How does higher intelligence affect brain activity according to the text?

Higher intelligence leads to lower brain activity across all tasks. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of intelligence is negatively correlated with reaction time?

Processing speed Signup and view all the answers

Why can't we simply ask someone how smart they are according to the text?

Because self-reports only have a low correlation with objective measures of intelligence. Signup and view all the answers