1. INTELLIGENCE: IQ & TESTING

2. INTELLIGENCE The ability to acquire new ideas and new behavior, and to adapt to new situations. Different views on Intelligence exist Emotional Intelligence:The ability to perceive, use, understand, and regulate emotions. Two-Factor Theory: Intelligence includes a general ability (g) level and specific mental abilities (s) Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory: Numerous (8) and unrelated intelligences

4. Standard Responses Sample Question: • The Mental Rotation Test Which two of the other circles contain a configuration of blocks identical to the one in the circle at the left?

5. Sample WAIS Verbal tasks:

6. INTELLIGENCE TEST Measure IQ, or a standardized measure of intelligence based on a scale of which 100 is average • Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale: • Originally meant for children; adapted for adults • Groups test items by age level • 100 is average for given age • Wechsler Tests: • More common today • Three versions (2-6, 6-16, 16-89) • More detailed scoring

8. IQ SCORES – What do they mean? Average score is 100 Traditionally 70 or below = mentally handicapped Good indicator of success in school Do not predict success in the real world Nature v. Nurture: Both genetic factors & the environment play a role in IQ. The % each contributes is debatable. Cultural Bias: wording used in questions may be more familiar to people or one social group than to another group

9. Direct measurements of intelligence • Brain volume correlates moderately (0.44) with intelligence (head size does NOT). • Glucose consumption may correlate negatively (-0.58) with ability on cognitive tasks. • Speed at which one can perceive an image (+0.4) • Speed at which brain waves register a stimulus.

10. Are There Multiple Intelligences? • Savant Syndrome • condition in which a person otherwise limited in mental ability has an exceptional specific skill • computation • drawing

11. Are There Multiple Intelligences? • Social Intelligence • the know-how involved in comprehending social situations and managing oneself successfully • Emotional Intelligence • ability to perceive, express, understand, and regulate emotions

12. Intelligence and Creativity • Creativity • the ability to produce novel and valuable ideas • expertise • imaginative thinking skills • intrinsic motivation • creative environment

13. Howard Gardner and Multiple Intelligences