Theories of Intelligence. Defining Intelligence What behaviors are associated with intelligence? How is intelligence defined by researchers?

Theories of

Intelligence

Defining Intelligence

What behaviors are associated with intelligence?

How is intelligence defined by researchers?

Divergent Thinking

Theoretical Perspectives Spearman’s g Cattell’s theory of cognitive abilities

fluid intelligence crystallized intelligence

Sternberg’s triarchic theory Gardner’s multiple intelligences

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory Three domains

analytical creative practical

Three factors environmental context prior experience cognitive processes

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory

Each of us possess all 8 We have the capacity

to develop each with enriching environment

They work together They look different for

each person

Howard Gardner

Current intelligence theory

Heredity establishes a potential range

Influenced by environmental conditions

Niche-picking

Measuring Intelligence Alfred Binet’s

test general

knowledge vocabulary perception memory abstract thought

IQ Test Scores

Evaluating the IQ test Validity Reliability Bias-free

Influences on test-taker Experience, pragmatics, SES Flynn effect

Using IQ Test Results Placement decisions

Gifted education Special education services

Research studies Lewis Terman Perry Preschool Study IQ, what is it good for?

Other Assessments

Aptitude tests Achievement tests Dynamic assessments Performance assessments