Intelligence - answer-The ability to act purposely, think rationally, and deal effectively with the environment
____ includes cognitive abilities such as knowing how to gain knowledge, abstract thinking, problem solving, reasoning, memory, and the ability to apply knowledge to the environment
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Intelligence - answer-The ability to act purposely, think rationally, and deal
effectively with the environment
____ includes cognitive abilities such as knowing how to gain knowledge,
abstract thinking, problem solving, reasoning, memory, and the ability to
apply knowledge to the environment
Operational definitions - answer-When studying intelligence, researchers use
____ because an ____ specifies how a concept will be measured.
In other words, a psychologist will decide what they mean by "intelligence"
and then choose a way to measure it based on that definition.
Standardized tests - answer-One common method of measuring intelligence
is through the use of ____.
These may include
-*Achievement tests*, which measure acquired knowledge; -*Aptitude tests*,
which measure innate ability.
One common aptitude test is the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT. Colleges
use SAT scores to predict how successful students will be in college during
their first year.
Abstract measures - answer-____ assess how well an individual uses
reasoning skills and applies what they know.
An example of a reasoning question would be, "How are peaches, plums, and
avocados different from bananas?"
Verbal measures - answer-____ of intelligence assess reading and writing
skills.
An example of this measure would be having a participant read a paragraph
and then answer comprehension questions.
Speed of processing - answer-____ measures how well an individual performs
a task under pressure.
For example, a researcher could time a participant while they solve a puzzle
, Context - answer-The setting or environment in which a behavior occurs
Culture - answer-A set of values, conventions, and social practices that are
shared by a group of people in a particular time or place
Context and culture - answer-By evaluating ____ and ____, psychologists can
get a better idea of the characteristics of the environment in which an
individual is rooted.
____ and ____ affect what people are exposed to and, therefore, what they
learn.
In the Amish culture, for example, children are thought to be a valuable
asset, and start helping with chores at about age five. As they develop new
skills, they are given increasing levels of responsibility. In this setting,
intelligence may be thought of as competence in contributing to the family's
productivity.
Kenya - answer-In villages in ____, social competence is an important aspect
of intelligence.
Qualities such as respect, cleverness, consideration, and responsibility are
highly valued.
In addition, importance is placed on practical intelligence as it contributes to
survival and adapting to everyday life.
Apparent differences in intelligence between individuals or groups can often
be explained by differences in context and culture.
Fixed quality - answer-Intelligence is not a ____
Enriched environment - answer-____ is one that is deliberately made more
challenging and stimulating
Can improve IQ scores in children
Deprived environment - answer-____ lacks stimulation and fails to meet the
basic needs of the individual
Abecedarian Project - answer-A study in which examined the effects of
providing educational activities to low-income preschoolers.
Research indicates that intelligence is influenced by the surrounding
environment of an individual
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