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What is the primary definition of intelligence?
The ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems.
What are the two primary types of intelligence tests that most people will encounter?
Achievement tests and aptitude tests.
What is the main purpose of intelligence testing?
To predict future behavior, for interventions, and on some occasions for the diagnosis of certain illnesses.
According to Howard Gardner, how many types of intelligence are there?
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What is the term for the ability to learn from experience and adapt to new situations?
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What is the primary difference between an intelligence test and a regular exam?
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What is the primary purpose of achievement tests in schools?
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What do aptitude tests measure in an individual?
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What is the formula to compute IQ?
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What were the primary areas of focus for Binet and Simon in their research?
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What is the concept that Binet theorized based on his observations of children's test results?
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What was the purpose of the French government's request to Binet in 1904?
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