Scribd
Upload
154 views14 pages

Theories and Tests of Intelligence

This document discusses theories and components of intelligence. It covers Spearman's g factor theory, Thurstone's multiple factors theory, Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, and Cattell's fluid and crystallized intelligence theory. It also discusses common intelligence tests like the Stanford-Binet, Weschler scales, and Raven's matrices. The document outlines current and future skills needed as well as issues in measuring intelligence like reliability, validity, and cultural differences. Finally, it discusses creativity, ways to measure creativity like divergent thinking tests, and factors that influence creative problem solving.

Uploaded by

tilahun.gebretsadik
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
154 views14 pages

Theories and Tests of Intelligence

This document discusses theories and components of intelligence. It covers Spearman's g factor theory, Thurstone's multiple factors theory, Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, and Cattell's fluid and crystallized intelligence theory. It also discusses common intelligence tests like the Stanford-Binet, Weschler scales, and Raven's matrices. The document outlines current and future skills needed as well as issues in measuring intelligence like reliability, validity, and cultural differences. Finally, it discusses creativity, ways to measure creativity like divergent thinking tests, and factors that influence creative problem solving.

Uploaded by

tilahun.gebretsadik
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Chapter 11

Intelligence
Components of Intelligence
1. Understand complex ideas
2. Adapt to the environment
3. Learn from experience
4. Ability to reason
5. Problem solving skills
Theories of Intelligence
Spearman vs. Thurstone
– “g” or multiple components??
– PMA

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory


–Componential Intelligence (book smarts)
–Experiental Intelligence (creativity)
–Contextual Intelligence (street smarts)
Theories of Intelligence
Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences
• logical/mathematical •musical
• linguistic •bodily kinesthetic
• spatial •interpersonal
•intrapersonal

Cattell’s Theory
•Empirically based
•Crystallized intelligence GC
•Fluid intelligence GF
Tests of Intelligence
Standford-Binet Weschler Scales
– Binet-Simon Scale – WAIS-R (Adult)
– “IQ” – WISC-III (5-16)
– Ages 2-23 – WPPSI (3-7)
Four Subscales Two Subscales
– Verbal – Verbal
– Abstract/Visual – Performance
– Quantitative
– STM

Other Tests: Raven Matrices, K-ABC


Current and Future Skills
 Aptitude Tests
– SAT ??
– GRE ??
– Intelligence Tests

 Achievement Tests
– AP tests
– Regency tests
– Iowa Achievement
tests
Issues in Measurement
 Reliability
– Split-Half
– Test-Retest
 Validity
– Content
– Criterion
• Concurrent
• Predictive
Other Things to Consider
 Nature v. Nurture

 Cultural and Gender Differences

 Extremes of Intelligence
– MR
– Giftedness
Creativity
 Area of problem
solving
 novel and useful
solutions
 see relationships
among remote ideas
 interaction of multiple
factors
Ways to measure creativity
 Divergent thinking
 Remote Associates Test (RAT)
 Opinions of Experts
Divergent Thinking
 How many different ways can you group a
deck of cards?

 How many different words begin with L


and end with N?
L_____N
Remote Associations
CHARMING FROG VALIANT PRINCE
FOOD CATCHER HOT DOG
HEARTED FEET BITTER COLD
DARK SHOT SUN GLASSES
CANADIAN GOLF SANDWICH CLUB
TUG GRAVY SHOW BOAT
ATTORNEY SELF SPENDING DEFENSE
MAGIC PITCH POWER BLACK
ARM COAL PEACH PIT
TYPE GHOST STORY WRITER
What’s the Association?
Time
Root
Shape
Peg
Dance
Person
Box
Foot
Table
Final Thoughts
 Investment Theory
 Mental blocks - Incubation
 Confluence
– intelligence
– knowledge
– motivation
– supportive environment
– style & personality

You might also like