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The elements of the triarchic theory of ______ are shown in Figure 1.1.
The elements of the triarchic theory of ______ are shown in Figure 1.1.
intelligence
A point occupies no space, but a ______ occupies space.
A point occupies no space, but a ______ occupies space.
box
Componential Intelligence is also known as ______ intelligence.
Componential Intelligence is also known as ______ intelligence.
analytical
Any attribute will be said to exist in a person only if it can be measured by using scientific ______.
Any attribute will be said to exist in a person only if it can be measured by using scientific ______.
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The first component of Componential Intelligence is the knowledge acquisition ______ component.
The first component of Componential Intelligence is the knowledge acquisition ______ component.
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The second component is the meta or ______ order component.
The second component is the meta or ______ order component.
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Formal assessment is ______, standardised, and organised.
Formal assessment is ______, standardised, and organised.
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Psychological attributes are categorised on the basis of varieties of ______ used in psychological literature.
Psychological attributes are categorised on the basis of varieties of ______ used in psychological literature.
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The third component is the ______ performance component.
The third component is the ______ performance component.
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Contextual or practical intelligence involves the ability to deal with ______ demands.
Contextual or practical intelligence involves the ability to deal with ______ demands.
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Intelligence is the global capacity to understand the world, think ______, and use available resources effectively.
Intelligence is the global capacity to understand the world, think ______, and use available resources effectively.
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Persons high on the contextual intelligence aspect are often described as ______ smart.
Persons high on the contextual intelligence aspect are often described as ______ smart.
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Intelligence tests provide a global measure of a person’s general cognitive ______.
Intelligence tests provide a global measure of a person’s general cognitive ______.
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In Raven’s Progressive Matrices (RPM) Test, a ______ is presented from which a part has been removed.
In Raven’s Progressive Matrices (RPM) Test, a ______ is presented from which a part has been removed.
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Generally, students having low intelligence are not likely to do well in school-related ______.
Generally, students having low intelligence are not likely to do well in school-related ______.
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Their success in life is not associated only with their intelligence test ______.
Their success in life is not associated only with their intelligence test ______.
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Raven's Progressive Matrices (RPM) Test is an example of a non-verbal ______.
Raven's Progressive Matrices (RPM) Test is an example of a non-verbal ______.
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In performance tests, subjects are asked to arrange blocks within a ______ to produce a given design.
In performance tests, subjects are asked to arrange blocks within a ______ to produce a given design.
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A major advantage of performance tests is that they can be easily administered to persons from different ______.
A major advantage of performance tests is that they can be easily administered to persons from different ______.
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Intelligence tests can be culture-fair or culture-______.
Intelligence tests can be culture-fair or culture-______.
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Tests developed in America and Europe predominantly represent an urban and middle-class cultural ______.
Tests developed in America and Europe predominantly represent an urban and middle-class cultural ______.
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Educated middle-class white subjects generally perform well on intelligence tests due to their ______ cultural background.
Educated middle-class white subjects generally perform well on intelligence tests due to their ______ cultural background.
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The norms for intelligence tests are typically drawn from western cultural ______.
The norms for intelligence tests are typically drawn from western cultural ______.
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It is nearly impossible to design a test that can be applied equally meaningfully in all ______.
It is nearly impossible to design a test that can be applied equally meaningfully in all ______.
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Individuals who show intellectual deficiency are termed as ‘intellectually ______’
Individuals who show intellectual deficiency are termed as ‘intellectually ______’
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The American Association on Mental Deficiency (AAMD) views intellectual disability as significantly sub-average general ______ functioning.
The American Association on Mental Deficiency (AAMD) views intellectual disability as significantly sub-average general ______ functioning.
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Persons having IQs below ______ are judged to have sub-average intelligence.
Persons having IQs below ______ are judged to have sub-average intelligence.
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Adaptive behaviour refers to a person’s capacity to be ______ and deal effectively with one’s environment.
Adaptive behaviour refers to a person’s capacity to be ______ and deal effectively with one’s environment.
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The study of gifted individuals began in ______, when Lewis Terman started tracking children with high IQs.
The study of gifted individuals began in ______, when Lewis Terman started tracking children with high IQs.
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The third feature of intellectual disability is that the deficits must be observed during the developmental period, that is between ______ and 18 years of age.
The third feature of intellectual disability is that the deficits must be observed during the developmental period, that is between ______ and 18 years of age.
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Individuals with profound and severe disability are incapable of managing life and need constant ______ for their entire lives.
Individuals with profound and severe disability are incapable of managing life and need constant ______ for their entire lives.
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Some may have more of ______ attributes, others may have more of different stimuli like words, figures, action, and sounds.
Some may have more of ______ attributes, others may have more of different stimuli like words, figures, action, and sounds.
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The level of disability increases, the difficulties are strongly marked, particularly in language and ______ skills.
The level of disability increases, the difficulties are strongly marked, particularly in language and ______ skills.
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Creativity tests came into existence to assess variations in terms of the potential for creativity in contrast to ______.
Creativity tests came into existence to assess variations in terms of the potential for creativity in contrast to ______.
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A general feature of most of the creativity tests is that they are ______.
A general feature of most of the creativity tests is that they are ______.
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Therefore, there is freedom to use one’s imagination and express it in ______ ways.
Therefore, there is freedom to use one’s imagination and express it in ______ ways.
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Creativity tests involve ______ thinking and assess such abilities as ability to produce a variety of ideas.
Creativity tests involve ______ thinking and assess such abilities as ability to produce a variety of ideas.
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Some of the famous psychologists who have developed creativity tests are Guilford, Torrance, ______, Wallach and Kogan.
Some of the famous psychologists who have developed creativity tests are Guilford, Torrance, ______, Wallach and Kogan.
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Each test has a standardized procedure, a complete set of manual, and ______ guide.
Each test has a standardized procedure, a complete set of manual, and ______ guide.
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These can be used only after extensive training in ______ and interpretation of test scores.
These can be used only after extensive training in ______ and interpretation of test scores.
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Researchers have largely determined that both high and low levels of creativity can be found in highly intelligent children and also children of ______ intelligence.
Researchers have largely determined that both high and low levels of creativity can be found in highly intelligent children and also children of ______ intelligence.
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Although no amount of training can transform an average person to the level of ______, it is also true that every individual can raise their level of creative potential.
Although no amount of training can transform an average person to the level of ______, it is also true that every individual can raise their level of creative potential.
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The relationship between creativity and ______ is positive according to researchers.
The relationship between creativity and ______ is positive according to researchers.
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Creative acts require some minimum ability to acquire knowledge and capacity to ______, retain, and retrieve.
Creative acts require some minimum ability to acquire knowledge and capacity to ______, retain, and retrieve.
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Tests of intelligence mostly involve convergent thinking, while creativity requires the ability to see ______ relationships between seemingly unrelated things.
Tests of intelligence mostly involve convergent thinking, while creativity requires the ability to see ______ relationships between seemingly unrelated things.
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There is little scope for the expression of spontaneity, originality, and ______ in intelligence tests.
There is little scope for the expression of spontaneity, originality, and ______ in intelligence tests.
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A certain level of intelligence is required for creativity but beyond that, intelligence does not ______ well with creativity.
A certain level of intelligence is required for creativity but beyond that, intelligence does not ______ well with creativity.
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Creativity can take many forms and ______ according to the research.
Creativity can take many forms and ______ according to the research.
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Study Notes
Variations in Psychological Attributes
- Learning about how people differ psychologically
- Methods for assessing psychological attributes
- Defining intelligent behavior
- Diagnosing and identifying individuals with intellectual challenges or gifts
- Differentiating between intelligence and aptitude
- Understanding how culture influences meaning of intelligence
Individual Differences in Human Functioning
- Variations amongst people are common in all species
- Natural variation adds to the beauty of nature.
- Individual differences involve distinctive characteristics in people's behaviors
- A person's behavior can be affected by personal traits & situational factors.
- Situationalism proposes behavior depends more on the environment rather than inherent traits.
Assessment of Psychological Attributes
- Measurement and evaluation of attributes
- Standardized, objective procedures to evaluate attributes
- Psychological tests as objective measures of mental processes and behavior
- Multiple domains need to be assessed for a holistic view
- Formal assessment using standardized tests, informal assessment varies by assessor
- Predicting future behavior using assessment data
Intelligence
- "Global capacity to comprehend the world, think rationally, and use resources effectively"
- Assessing intelligence involves different domains of functioning
- Various tests used in the psychological literature to categorize attributes
- Intelligence tests measure overall cognitive competence
Theories of Intelligence
- Psychometric approach: intelligence is a combination of diverse abilities
- Information-processing approach: describes how intelligent people perform tasks & solve problems
- Uni/One Factor Theory: intelligence consists of a single ability/skill
- Two-Factor Theory: intelligence has a general factor (g-factor) and specific factors (s-factors)
- Primary Mental Abilities Theory: several distinct, independent intellectual abilities.
- Triarchic Theory: intelligence is comprised of componential, experiential, and contextual aspects
- Multi-Intelligence theory: proposes multiple and independent types of intelligence.
Culture and Intelligence
- Culture influences how intelligence is understood and assessed
- Intelligence tests (especially those from Western cultures) may not accurately reflect or be suitable for all cultures.
- Some cultures value collectivism and self-reflection when considering intelligence
- Non-western cultures evaluate intelligent behavior differently & emphasize social skills.
Emotional Intelligence
- Understanding, and managing one's emotions
- Perceiving and responding to the emotions of others
- Abilities for self-regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
- Important for understanding behaviors
Aptitude: Nature and Measurement
- Aptitude is the potential to learn particular skills/knowledge
- Aptitude tests assess a person's specific talents & abilities.
- Used to predict future performance
Creativity
- Different modes and levels of creativity exist
- Creativity is more than just high ability
- Creativity varies across people, cultures, and areas of expertise
- Creativity uses divergent thinking to explore various ideas and solutions
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Explore the fascinating variations in psychological attributes and individual differences among humans. This quiz covers methods for assessing psychological attributes, the definition of intelligent behavior, and the influence of culture on intelligence. Dive into how situational factors affect behaviors and the importance of recognizing individual variation.
