Flashcard on Intelligence

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What is intelligence?

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The ability to learn from experience, think rationally, and deal with the environment effectively

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How is intelligence different from achievement?

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Intelligence makes achievement possible by giving people the ability to learn.

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What are the two main factors in Spearman's theory of intelligence?

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General intelligence and specific factors

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How many types of intelligence are there in Gardner's theory?

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8

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What is the difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence?

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Interpersonal deals with other people's feelings; intrapersonal deals with insight into your own feelings.

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What are the three parts of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory?

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Analytical, creative, and practical

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What is emotional intelligence?

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The ability to understand and manage emotions, express emotions effectively, and control emotions.

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Which theory of intelligence emphasizes the ability to adapt to new situations?

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Sternberg's theory

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What is the Mozart Effect?

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The finding that listening to Mozart can improve spatial reasoning.

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What is the Stanford-Binet Scales test?

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A test that yields mental age