Intelligence

Which of the following is true?

• There is NOT a definite definition of intelligence.

• There IS a definite definition of intelligence.

Charles Spearman created the Two Factor Theory of Intelligence.

• True

• False

The Two Factory Theory of Intelligence states intelligence is measured by which two factors...

• Memory and Specific Abilities

• Problem Solving and Logical Thinking

• General intelligence (problem solving) and specific abilities (verbal and math skills)

• Musical and Creative Abilities

Which of the following psychologists suggested there were 7 primary mental abilities all people should be measured by?

• LL Thurston

• Charles Spearman

• Kent Clark

• Sigmund Freud

Which of the following critiques the idea that intelligence is the ability to think logically?

• Thinking logically omits important skills such as body-kinesthetic abilities and spatial abilities

• Thinking logically involves problem solving and critical thinking

• Logical thinking equals intelligence, therefore, there is no critique.

• None of the above

Howard Gardner believe intelligence is more than the ability to think critically.

• False

• True

Gardner suggests intelligence includes all of the following except:

• verbal abilities

• naturalistic intelligence

• mathematical reasoning skills

• achieving over a 70 on an IQ test

The idea that intelligence is more than logical thinking but also includes important skills such as verbal abilities and musical talent causes critics to think which of the following...

• Critics think 8 types of intelligence is way too many

• Critics suggest these "intelligence" are really just talent and skills

• Critics think verbal abilities and musical talents are learned behaviors

• None of the above

Sternberg proposed which of the following theories?

• Triarchic Theory

• Strength and Talents Theory

• Eight Intelligence Theory

• G and S Factor Theory

Sternberg's three part intelligence theory includes all of the following except:

• Musical Thinking

• Analytical Thinking

• Creative Thinking

• Practical Thinking