Intelligence Quiz 1: Theories of Intelligence

Intelligence is defined as the “… capacity to act purposely, to think rationally, and to _______"

• hold 9 multiple intelligences

• have high levels of "G"

• deal effectively with the environment

• Perform well at school

Intelligence is a hypothetical construct, which means that it is not _____

• Measurable

• in the real world and only in our heads

• real unless tested

• directly observable or measurable

Spearman's (1927) theory of intelligence is called

• Intelligence Quotient

• Two-Factor Theory

• Multiple Intelligences Theory

• Triarchic Theory​

Spearman (1927) – Two-Factor Theory states that Intelligence consists of two factors, general mental ability factor called ___ and specific mental abilities called ___

The idea that we can measure intelligence through a single test because intelligence is purely about cognitive factors (like logical reasoning ability and ability to think in a flexible way) is called ______

• Psychometric approach

• Two Factor Theory

• Hypothetical construct

• Intelligence Quotient

What is one advantage and one disadvantage to Spearman's Two Factor theory of Intelligence?

How many intelligences are in Gardner's (1983) – Multiple-intelligence Theory​?

• 2

• 9

• 8

• 7

Gardner (1983) believes that IQ tests generally measure verbal and logical-mathematical intelligence and neglect the others.​

• TRUE

• FALSE

One key claim by Gardner (1983) is that the 9 multiple intelligences can be altered through environmental factors

• FALSE

• TRUE

What is one advantage and one disadvantage of Gardner's (1983) Multiple Intelligence theory?