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Which of the following tests is NOT a subscale of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)?
Which of the following tests is NOT a subscale of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)?
What is the primary purpose of Raven's Progressive Matrices?
What is the primary purpose of Raven's Progressive Matrices?
Which of the following is a potential misuse of intelligence test results?
Which of the following is a potential misuse of intelligence test results?
The Flynn Effect refers to:
The Flynn Effect refers to:
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Which of these factors contribute to the Flynn Effect?
Which of these factors contribute to the Flynn Effect?
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What is the primary purpose of factor analysis in intelligence testing?
What is the primary purpose of factor analysis in intelligence testing?
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What is the 'g' factor, coined by Galton, referring to in the context of intelligence?
What is the 'g' factor, coined by Galton, referring to in the context of intelligence?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible application of Raven's Progressive Matrices?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible application of Raven's Progressive Matrices?
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What type of intelligence is primarily related to an individual's ability to solve abstract problems and see patterns in an inductive fashion?
What type of intelligence is primarily related to an individual's ability to solve abstract problems and see patterns in an inductive fashion?
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What is a key difference between the psychometric and cognitive approaches to intelligence?
What is a key difference between the psychometric and cognitive approaches to intelligence?
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What type of test is most likely to be used to assess crystallized intelligence?
What type of test is most likely to be used to assess crystallized intelligence?
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What does the correlation between CAT scores and GCSE performance (0.81) tell us about the relationship between intelligence and academic achievement?
What does the correlation between CAT scores and GCSE performance (0.81) tell us about the relationship between intelligence and academic achievement?
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Based on the studies mentioned, what is a factor that can potentially lead to cognitive decline?
Based on the studies mentioned, what is a factor that can potentially lead to cognitive decline?
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According to Brenda Plassman's research, which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to faster cognitive decline?
According to Brenda Plassman's research, which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to faster cognitive decline?
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What is the relationship between intelligence and longevity, based on the Scottish Mental Survey?
What is the relationship between intelligence and longevity, based on the Scottish Mental Survey?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor commonly associated with crystallized intelligence?
Which of the following is NOT a factor commonly associated with crystallized intelligence?
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What does Sternberg's research on individual conceptions of intelligence encompass?
What does Sternberg's research on individual conceptions of intelligence encompass?
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Which of the following correctly defines implicit theories of intelligence?
Which of the following correctly defines implicit theories of intelligence?
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What is a common challenge faced by researchers when studying intelligence?
What is a common challenge faced by researchers when studying intelligence?
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Which of the following demonstrates the concept of operationalization, as applied to intelligence?
Which of the following demonstrates the concept of operationalization, as applied to intelligence?
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What did Sternberg's research on individual conceptions of intelligence suggest about people's understanding of intelligence?
What did Sternberg's research on individual conceptions of intelligence suggest about people's understanding of intelligence?
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According to the provided information, what is a key difference in the cognitive emphasis between Western and Non-Western cultures?
According to the provided information, what is a key difference in the cognitive emphasis between Western and Non-Western cultures?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic observed in an ideal 6-month-old baby, according to the information provided?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic observed in an ideal 6-month-old baby, according to the information provided?
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According to the information, which of the following is a hallmark of intelligence in a 10-year-old child?
According to the information, which of the following is a hallmark of intelligence in a 10-year-old child?
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What was a key finding from Sternberg's study involving 200 professors?
What was a key finding from Sternberg's study involving 200 professors?
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Which of the following is NOT included in Sternberg's three dimensions of intelligence?
Which of the following is NOT included in Sternberg's three dimensions of intelligence?
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According to the information provided, what is the significance of the Moray House Test No. 12?
According to the information provided, what is the significance of the Moray House Test No. 12?
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Which of the following is NOT directly related to the concept of savant syndrome?
Which of the following is NOT directly related to the concept of savant syndrome?
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Which characteristic is particularly emphasised by Berg & Sternberg (1992) in their approach to intelligence?
Which characteristic is particularly emphasised by Berg & Sternberg (1992) in their approach to intelligence?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary mental ability according to Thurstone?
Which of the following is NOT a primary mental ability according to Thurstone?
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According to Spearman's theory, what is the relationship between specific intelligences and general intelligence (g)?
According to Spearman's theory, what is the relationship between specific intelligences and general intelligence (g)?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Thurstone's primary mental abilities theory?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Thurstone's primary mental abilities theory?
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What is the purpose of rotating a component matrix in factor analysis?
What is the purpose of rotating a component matrix in factor analysis?
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Which of the following is NOT a key difference between Spearman's and Thurstone's theory?
Which of the following is NOT a key difference between Spearman's and Thurstone's theory?
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According to Carroll's 3-stratum model, what relationship exists between the Stratum I and Stratum III levels?
According to Carroll's 3-stratum model, what relationship exists between the Stratum I and Stratum III levels?
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Which of the following is considered to be a characteristic of individuals who have high general intelligence (g) according to Carroll's 3-stratum model?
Which of the following is considered to be a characteristic of individuals who have high general intelligence (g) according to Carroll's 3-stratum model?
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Which theory emphasizes the presence of several narrower abilities within each stratum level in Carroll's model?
Which theory emphasizes the presence of several narrower abilities within each stratum level in Carroll's model?
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What was a major finding that ultimately led to the decline of James McKeen Cattell's 'mental tests'?
What was a major finding that ultimately led to the decline of James McKeen Cattell's 'mental tests'?
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Binet's approach to intelligence testing can be characterized as pragmatic. What does this mean in the context of his work?
Binet's approach to intelligence testing can be characterized as pragmatic. What does this mean in the context of his work?
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The Binet-Simon scale differed significantly from Cattell's 'mental tests'. What was a key difference?
The Binet-Simon scale differed significantly from Cattell's 'mental tests'. What was a key difference?
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Who initially coined the term 'Intelligence Quotient' (IQ)?
Who initially coined the term 'Intelligence Quotient' (IQ)?
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Which of the following is NOT a core component assessed by the Wechsler intelligence scales (WAIS and WISC)?
Which of the following is NOT a core component assessed by the Wechsler intelligence scales (WAIS and WISC)?
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The development of IQ testing has seen significant advancements over time. What is a key difference between the Binet-Simon scale and the Wechsler scales?
The development of IQ testing has seen significant advancements over time. What is a key difference between the Binet-Simon scale and the Wechsler scales?
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What was the primary objective of Robert Yerkes' Alpha and Beta tests?
What was the primary objective of Robert Yerkes' Alpha and Beta tests?
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The Stanford-Binet test is considered a revision of the Binet-Simon scale. What is a significant difference between the two tests?
The Stanford-Binet test is considered a revision of the Binet-Simon scale. What is a significant difference between the two tests?
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Flashcards
Intelligence
Intelligence
A general mental ability to learn, adapt, and simplify complexities.
Latent variable
Latent variable
An underlying concept that cannot be directly measured.
Fluid intelligence
Fluid intelligence
Using language to simplify complex information for better understanding.
Implicit vs. Explicit Intelligence
Implicit vs. Explicit Intelligence
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Sternberg's study
Sternberg's study
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Western cultures' cognitive emphasis
Western cultures' cognitive emphasis
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Non-Western cultures' cognitive skills
Non-Western cultures' cognitive skills
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Development milestones (6 months)
Development milestones (6 months)
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Development milestones (2 years)
Development milestones (2 years)
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Development milestones (10 years)
Development milestones (10 years)
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Sternberg's three dimensions of intelligence
Sternberg's three dimensions of intelligence
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Berg & Sternberg (1992) significance
Berg & Sternberg (1992) significance
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Savant syndrome
Savant syndrome
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Sir Francis Galton
Sir Francis Galton
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James McKeen Cattell
James McKeen Cattell
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Clark Wissler
Clark Wissler
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Alfred Binet
Alfred Binet
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Binet-Simon scale
Binet-Simon scale
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William Stern
William Stern
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Stanford-Binet test
Stanford-Binet test
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Wechsler-Bellevue Scale
Wechsler-Bellevue Scale
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Spearman's 2 Factor Theory
Spearman's 2 Factor Theory
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Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities
Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities
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Thurstone's 7 Abilities
Thurstone's 7 Abilities
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Carroll's 3 Stratum Model
Carroll's 3 Stratum Model
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Stratum III
Stratum III
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Stratum II
Stratum II
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Stratum I
Stratum I
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Rotated Component Matrix
Rotated Component Matrix
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Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
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Flynn Effect
Flynn Effect
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Raven's Progressive Matrices
Raven's Progressive Matrices
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Cultural Specificity Bias
Cultural Specificity Bias
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Correlation in Intelligence Testing
Correlation in Intelligence Testing
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Galton's g Factor
Galton's g Factor
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Structural Inequalities
Structural Inequalities
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Intelligence Test Misuse
Intelligence Test Misuse
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Crystallized intelligence
Crystallized intelligence
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Psychometric approach
Psychometric approach
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Cognitive approach
Cognitive approach
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Elementary Cognitive Tasks (ECT)
Elementary Cognitive Tasks (ECT)
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Correlation of intelligence and life outcomes
Correlation of intelligence and life outcomes
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Brenda Plassman's findings
Brenda Plassman's findings
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Scottish Mental Survey
Scottish Mental Survey
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Study Notes
Introduction to Intelligence
- Intelligence is a theoretical construct, not a measurable quantity.
- Manifest variables are used to operationalize latent variables.
- Intelligence is crucial for daily life.
- Psychologists generally agree intelligence involves general mental ability, learning capacity, and environmental adaptability.
- Fluid intelligence is the use of language to clarify complex ideas.
Implicit Constructs
- Implicit constructs represent a person's individual conceptions of intelligence.
- These views vary across cultures.
- They inform how people understand and evaluate their own and others' intelligence, and the basis for explicit intelligence theories.
- Data about implicit constructs is collected through asking people about their understanding of intelligence.
Explicit Constructs
- Explicit constructs are based on data gathered by scientists.
- These constructs, which can be factors or schemata, are used to examine mental performance presumed to measure intelligence.
- Agreement on a standard operational definition of intelligence has been challenging.
Sternberg's Study (1981)
- Sternberg investigated individual conceptions of intelligence.
- He studied people in a library, supermarket, and train station.
- Participants were tasked with identifying behaviours characteristic of intelligence, academic intelligence, everyday intelligence, and unintelligence.
- The aim was to understand how different individuals perceive different facets of intelligence.
Development of Brain Areas
- 6 months: Ideal intelligent babies can recognize objects and people, exhibit motor coordination, and demonstrate awareness. They begin to communicate verbally.
- 2 years: Verbal skills, learning abilities, environmental awareness, and motor coordination emerge. Curiosity develops.
- 10 years: Verbal abilities, learning, problem-solving, reasoning, and creativity are evident.
- Adulthood: Problem-solving skills, verbal ability, reasoning, and creativity are prominent aspects of intelligence.
Intelligence in Various Cultures
- Western cultures emphasize mental processing speed, information gathering, and quick thinking.
- Non-Western cultures prioritize cognitive abilities like memory and social/historical/spiritual awareness in everyday activities.
Results of Studies
- Studies (Siegler & Richards 1982) have asked people to describe intelligent individuals at various ages (adults, 6 months, 2 years, and 10 years).
- A range of behaviours were listed, reflecting different societal values.
Test Results - Western Cultures
- Western cultures tended to focus on the speed and efficiency of mental processing when describing intelligence. This generally included quickly gathering and analyzing information.
Test Results - Non-Western Cultures
- Non-Western cultures tended to emphasize cognitive abilities and memory but also included good social interaction as part of intelligent interaction.
Intelligence Tests Throughout History
- Advocates of universal education have used intelligence tests to identify disadvantaged students. This was done to improve life chances by looking beyond social status.
- Savant syndrome is a condition characterized by exceptional abilities in one area along with significant cognitive disabilities in others. This is often associated with prodigious memory.
- The development of psychometrics is linked to the desire to measure differences in mental ability using intelligence tests.
- Intelligence tests were created by individuals such as Francis Galton, James McKeen Cattell, and Alfred Binet. Each developed different methodologies and conceptualizations of intelligence.
Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
- William Stern developed the concept of IQ.
- IQ scores are relative to individuals of the same age.
Robert Yerkes (1976-1956)
- Yerkes developed two types of intelligence tests (alpha and beta).
- Alpha tests were used for literate groups, focusing on timed questions.
- Beta tests aimed at illiterate groups.
- The research was conducted on a large sample size (1.75 million).
Wechsler-Bellevue Scale and WAIS
- Wechsler's intelligence tests are designed for all ages.
- Intelligence scales include aspects of verbal comprehension, vocabulary, information, comprehension, block design, picture completion, similarities, digit span, matrix reasoning, and digit symbol tests.
- IQ is calculated relative to the expected score for a given age.
- Raven’s Progressive Matrices is another key test that measures abstract reasoning.
Misuse of Intelligence Tests
- Intelligence tests can be used inappropriately to categorize or control groups (e.g. eugenics, elitism, or military classification).
- Intelligence tests should not be used for negative social outcomes.
- Tests should be designed and used with a sensitivity to their potential social harm.
Theories of Intelligence
- The basis for factor analysis is correlational data from intelligence tests.
- Intelligence can be categorized into specific or more general areas of ability.
- Spearman proposed a 2-factor theory including general intelligence (g) and specific abilities.
- Thurstone's theory suggested multiple primary mental abilities, challenging Spearman's g-factor.
- Carroll's 3-stratum model further classifies intelligence into a general category, broad abilities, and narrower abilities.
Cognitive Approach to Intelligence
- Cognitive approaches study the biological and physiological processes behind intelligence.
- These approaches examine memory storage and processing speed, and correlate them with measured intelligence.
- Elementary Cognitive Tasks measure reaction time for complex decision-making tasks. This can correlate with better intelligence scores.
Intelligence and Life Outcomes
- Intelligence scores correlate with academic achievement (including GCSE scores).
- Intelligence correlates to various life outcomes, including mental health and physical well-being.
- Several factors can affect cognitive decline including smoking, depression, diabetes, and genes (e.g. APOE).
- The Mediterranean diet, various forms of leisure activities, and professional occupations are correlated with higher levels of intellectual functioning and a longer life expectancy.
Cultural Specificity and Biases in Tests.
- Intelligence tests may reflect cultural biases.
- Different cultures emphasize various aspects of intelligence. Thus, one cultural definition of intelligence may not apply to others.
- Researchers should adapt tests to different cultural contexts.
Flynn Effect
- Intelligence trends increase progressively across generations, relating to education and other factors, not simply to genetics.
Cognitive Reserve
- Cognitive reserve refers to differences in brain structure and function that influence tolerance to illnesses and disorders.
- The theory proposes that more cognitive reserve can provide resilience against illness or other cognitive declines.
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Test your knowledge on intelligence testing theories, including the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and Raven's Progressive Matrices. This quiz covers key concepts such as the Flynn Effect, factor analysis, and different types of intelligence. Ideal for psychology students and enthusiasts.