12 Questions
What is the primary idea behind Gardner's theory of intelligence?
That there are multiple, distinct types of intelligence
What is the name of Sternberg's theory of intelligence?
Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
What is the main purpose of the information processing theory in cognitive psychology?
To understand how people process information into memory
What is the term for the ability to analyze or evaluate problems and arrive at solutions?
Analytical Intelligence
According to Atkinson and Shiffrin's stage theory, what is the duration of sensory memory?
Up to 3 seconds
Which type of intelligence involves imagination, innovation, and problem-solving?
Creative Intelligence
What is the purpose of maintenance rehearsal in short-term memory?
To store information for up to 20 minutes
What is the ability to solve problems faced in daily life when a person finds the best fit between themselves and the demands of the environment?
Practical Intelligence
What is the capacity of long-term memory according to Atkinson and Shiffrin's stage theory?
Unlimited
How many multiple intelligences did Gardner initially propose?
7
What is the main idea behind Craik and Lockhart's levels of processing model?
The ability to access information in long-term memory is affected by how much it was elaborated upon
What is the main difference between the parallel-distributed processing model and the stage theory?
The parallel-distributed processing model proposes that information is processed by multiple parts of the memory system at the same time
Quiz on the theories of multiple intelligences by Howard Gardner and the triarchic theory of intelligence by Robert Sternberg. Test your knowledge of these influential psychological theories.
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