Intelligence

• What is the definition of intelligence ?

  The ability to acquire and apply both knowledge and skills.

  We learn - acquiring, retaining and using knowledge is important.

  We recognise problems in the environment.

  We solve problems using what we have learned.
• Who created G factor / factor analysis ?

  Spearman

  
• What is G factor / factor analysis ?

  Intelligence could be measured and numerically valued. Spearman believed that there were 3 qualitative principles of cognition :

  Apprehension of experience ( ability to perceive and understand what is experienced ).

  Education of relations ( ability to perceive the lawyer and client , doctor …. patient ). y

  Education of correlates ( ability to apply a rule inferred from one case to a similar case).
• What is a strength of G factor / factor analysis ?

  Correlations among various tests of intellectual abilities, usually between 0.3 and 0.7 (between 9 and 49% variability in common). Spearman suggests g factor is responsible for this. ( real life application )
• What is a weakness of G factor / factor analysis ?

  Only provides hints, not definitive  answers and is subjective
• Who created the Triarchic theory of intelligence ?
• Who created the Triarchic theory of intelligence?

  Sternberg

  
• What is the Triarchic theory of intelligence ?

  Analytical ( componential) - refers to problem solving abilities.

  Creative ( experimental) - involves the capacity to deal with new experiences based on past experiences and current skills.

  Practical ( contextual) - refers to the ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• What is a strength of Triarchic theory ?

  Thought to be an important alternative
• What is a weakness of Triarchic theory ?

  Thought to be unempirical - not a measurable theory