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Theories and Measures of Intelligence
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1
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What are the two types of intelligences proposed by Spearman's Two-Factor Theory?
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General intelligence (g) and specific intelligences (s)
2
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What characterizes the 'g' factor in intelligence?
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Universal, inborn, constant mental energy, varies among individuals, linked to success.
3
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What characterizes the 's' factor in intelligence?
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Learned, varies by activity, acquired from environment.
4
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What is the core idea of Thurstone's Group Factor Theory?
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Mental abilities are grouped with primary factors, not solely a common general factor.
5
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Name three group factors in Thurstone's theory.
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Verbal, Spatial, Numerical
6
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How many intelligences are proposed in Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory?
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Eight (now ten), including naturalist and existential intelligences.
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What ability is associated with Gardner's linguistic-verbal intelligence?
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Expressing meaning through words; authors, speakers.
8
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Which intelligences are added in Gardner's later theory besides the original eight?
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Naturalist and existential intelligences.
9
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What is the main idea behind Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?
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Three types: analytical, creative, and practical intelligence.
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What are the three components of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory?
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Componential (analytical), experiential (creative), and contextual (practical).
11
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What abilities does fluid intelligence refer to in Cattell's theory?
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Problem-solving, reasoning, pattern recognition.
12
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How does crystallized intelligence differ from fluid intelligence?
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Accumulated knowledge and skills gained from experience.
13
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What is the formula for IQ according to William Stern?
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IQ = (Mental Age / Chronological Age) x 100.
14
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What does an IQ score above 100 indicate?
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Smarter than average peers of same age.
15
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What does an IQ below 100 indicate?
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Below average intelligence compared to peers.
16
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What are the three types of scores yielded by Wechsler's scales?
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Verbal IQ, Performance IQ, Full Scale IQ.
17
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Name two verbal subtests in the WAIS.
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Information, Vocabulary.
18
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Name two performance subtests in the WAIS.
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Block Design, Object Assembly.
19
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What is culture fair intelligence testing exemplified by?
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Raven's Progressive Matrices.
20
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What does Raven's Progressive Matrices measure?
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General intelligence through abstract pattern recognition.
21
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What is the significance of the Binet Scale in intelligence measurement?
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Early standard for classifying intellectual ability.
22
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What IQ range is associated with 'Genius or Near-Genius'?
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Above 140.
23
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What is a common characteristic of individuals with mild mental impairment?
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Functioning like a 6-year-old, slow learning, trainable.
24
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What are the main characteristics of individuals with severe mental impairment?
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Limited speech, poor motor control, dependence on others, minimal interest, and inability to master basic skills.
25
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What percentage of the mentally impaired population has profound impairment?
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About 1%, accounting for 1-5% of total mentally impaired individuals.
26
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What is a key trait of gifted children regarding their social behavior?
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They may be social misfits, misunderstood, and sometimes regarded as impudent.
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What are common positive traits of gifted individuals?
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Unusual alertness, rapid learning, excellent memory, large vocabulary, and advanced comprehension.
28
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According to Salovey and Mayer, what is emotional intelligence?
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The ability to monitor, discriminate, and use emotions to guide thinking and actions.
29
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List two characteristics of emotionally intelligent persons.
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Perceive and be sensitive to emotions; understand and regulate their own emotions.
30
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What are the two factors in Spearman's Two-Factor Theory?
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General intelligence (g) and specific intelligences (s) represent overall and specialized mental abilities.