intelligence
the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations
factor analysis
enables researchers to identify clusters of test items that measure a common ability
general intelligence
factor that underlies the various clusters (Charles Spearman)
savant syndrome
people who have this often score low on intelligence tests but have an island of brilliance - some incredible ability
emotional intelligence
the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions (Peter Salovey and John Mayer)
creativity
the ability to produce ideas that are both novel and valuable
mental age
the chronological age typical of a given level of performance (Binet and Simon)
Stanford-Binet
modified version of Binet's test
intelligence quotient
(mental age/chronological age) x 100
aptitude test
intended to predict your abilities to learn a new skill
achievement test
intended to reflect what you have learned
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
consists of 11 subtests; the most widely used intelligence test
standardization
the process of defining meaningful scores relative to a pretested group
normal curve
bell-shaped pattern used in statistics
reliability
the level of consistency in scores (on intelligence tests)
validity
the extent to which the test actually measures what it is supposed to measure or predicts what it is supposed to predict
content validity
the test tests on the pertinent behavior
criterion
an independent measure of what the test aims to assess
predictive validity
accurately predicts future achievement
mental retardation
a child with a low iq test score and difficulty adapting to the normal demands of independent living suffers from ___
Down syndrome
a disorder of varying severity caused by an extra chromosome 21 in the person's genetic makeup
stereotype threat
the idea of a self-fulfilling prophesy based on generalizations
analytical intelligence
assessed by intelligence tests, which present well-defined problems having a single right answer
creative intelligence
demonstrated in reacting adaptively to novel situations and generating novel ideas
practical intelligence
often required for everyday tasks, which are frequently ill-defined, with multiple solutions
expertise
component of creativity - well-developed base of knowledge
imaginative thinking skills
component of creativity - provide the ability to see things in novel ways, to recognize patterns, to make connections
a venturesome personality
component of creativity - tolerates ambiguity and risk, perseveres in overcoming obstacles, and seeks new experiences rather than following the pack
intrinsic motivation
component of creativity - doing something solely for the purpose of doing it
a creative environment
final component of creativity