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What is the origin of the term 'intelligence'?

  • It comes from the Latin word 'Intellectus', meaning perception or comprehension. (correct)
  • It comes from the Greek word 'Intelligere', meaning to understand.
  • It comes from the Greek word 'Intellectus', meaning perception or comprehension.
  • It comes from the Latin word 'Intelligere', meaning to choose between.

    • How does the Oxford dictionary define intelligence?

  • The ability to act cleverly.
  • The ability to choose between different options.
  • The ability to perceive, learn, understand, and know. (correct)
  • The ability to meet and solve everyday situations efficiently.

    • What does intelligence provide the key to, according to the text?

  • Understanding how to adjust to the surroundings.
  • Understanding how individuals differ from one another. (correct)
  • Understanding how to act cleverly.
  • Understanding how to meet and solve everyday situations efficiently.

    • What is considered as general intelligence by many, according to the text?

    <p>Efficiency in meeting and solving everyday situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is interested in the topic of intelligence, according to the text?

    <p>Parents, educators, employers, politicians, and more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Origin of Intelligence

    • The term 'intelligence' originates from the Latin word "intellegere", meaning to understand or comprehend.

    Definition of Intelligence

    • The Oxford dictionary defines intelligence as "the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills".

    Importance of Intelligence

    • Intelligence provides the key to adapting to changing environments and situations.

    General Intelligence

    • Many consider problem-solving abilities, memory, and learning capacity as general intelligence.

    Interest in Intelligence

    • Psychologists, neuroscientists, and educators are interested in the topic of intelligence.

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    Test your knowledge on intelligence and its different aspects such as origin, cognitive intelligence, theories, measuring IQ, and emotional intelligence. Discover the key to understanding this fascinating topic with Dr. Yasmin Sultana-Muchindu.

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