PSY 3010-Chapter 5 Practice Questions and Correct Answers

Individual differences variations among people in their thinking, emotion, personality, and behavior; in different domains, intelligence, cognitive styles, and dispositions Differentiated Instruction instruction that is tailored to align with each student's current knowledge, skills, and needs Intelligence the ability to apply prior knowledge and experiences flexibly to accomplish challenging new tasks Fluid intelligence their ability to acquire knowledge quickly, use abstract reasoning abilities, and adapt to new situations effectively Crystallized intelligence Knowledge and skills accumulated from prior experience, schooling, and culture. Wisdome the ability to use one's various skills for the good of themselves and others Distributed intelligence People are far more likely to think and behave intelligently when they have assistance from their physical, cultural, and social environments Intelligence tests a method for assessing an individual's mental aptitudes and comparing them with those of others, using numerical scores IQ scores scores on intelligence tests were originally calculated using a formula that involves division, intelligence quotient scores Cognitive styles The alternative processes by which learners acquire knowledge; students don't have conscious control Dispositions The alternative processes by which learners acquire knowledge; students voluntarily and intentionally bring to bear on the efforts to master subject matter Students with special needs Students who are different enough from their peers that they require specially adapted instructional materials and practices to help them maximize their learning and achievement