Intelligence Unit

Internal Locus of Control

• The belief that external forces dictate one's life.

• The perception that one controls one's own fate.

• The idea that luck is the primary factor in success.

• The understanding that others have more influence over one's decisions.

Savant Syndrome

• A condition in which a person with otherwise limited mental ability has an exceptional skill.

• A mental disorder characterized by extreme mood swings.

• A developmental disorder affecting communication and social interaction.

• A neurological condition that impairs cognitive function.

Factor Analysis

• A method for organizing data into a hierarchy.

• A statistical procedure that identifies clusters of related items on a test.

• A technique for predicting future trends based on past data.

• A process for evaluating the reliability of a measurement instrument.

Reliability

• The extent to which a test yields consistent results (two halves, two alternate forms, or total retest)

• The ability of a test to measure what it is intended to measure

• The degree to which test scores vary from one administration to another

• The extent to which a test can predict future performance

Intelligence

• A mental quality consisting of the ability to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations.

• A measure of a person's ability to perform physical tasks and activities.

• The capacity to memorize large amounts of information quickly.

• An innate talent for artistic expression and creativity.

Body/Kinesthetic

• A. The ability to understand and manage emotions

• B. Athletic knowledge and the ability to use whole or parts of the body to perform a task (sports, dancing)

• C. The capacity to think logically and solve mathematical problems

• D. The skill of using language effectively for communication

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

• Tests only verbal skills

• Tests only math skills

• Tests verbal and math but working memory and processing as well

• Tests only memory skills

Learned Helplessness

• A psychological condition where individuals feel they have no control over their situation.

• A theory proposed by Sigmund Freud about unconscious desires.

• A state of mind where one believes they can always avoid negative outcomes.

• A method of teaching that emphasizes rote memorization.

Flynn Effect

• A phenomenon discovered by James Flynn indicating that each new generation is smarter than the previous generation, necessitating re-standardization of intelligence tests.

• A theory suggesting that intelligence is fixed and does not change over generations.

• A concept that states intelligence is solely determined by genetics and cannot be influenced by environmental factors.

• A hypothesis that claims intelligence levels have decreased over the last century due to technological advancements.

Content Validity

• The degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

• The specific behavior being addressed (AP Psych better be about Psych)

• The consistency of a test over time.

• The extent to which test scores correlate with other measures.