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Ch. 8 Intelligence, Key Terms - Coggle Diagram
Ch. 8 Intelligence
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Take-Home Messages
Intelligence tests were originally designed to identify individuals with special needs. Educators should be wary of test bias and should remain optimistic about every child’s potential for intellectual growth.
Twin and adoption studies suggest that intelligence may be partly an inherited characteristic, but environmental conditions also have a significant impact on IQ scores.
Theorists do not agree on the definition or components of intelligence. Most agree that intelligence involves effective learning processes and adaptive behaviors.
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Students with gifts and talents and students with intellectual disabilities may need individualized instruction to help them reach their full potential.
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Defining Intelligence
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Text definition: ability to apply past knowledge and experiences flexibility in a culturally appropriate manner to accomplish challenging new tasks.
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Alternative Perspectives
Culture matters
In some countries, social skills and caring interactions are valued more than logical thought
Context matters
In some contexts, creativity and flexibility are more valued
In other context, emotional regulation and awareness are most important
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Key Terms
g (p. 274)
General factor in intelligence that influences performance in a wide variety of tasks and content domains
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IQ score (p. 282)
Score on an intelligence test, determined by comparing one's performance with the performance of same-age peers.
creativity (p. 281)
The valuable process of generating novel and worthwhile solutions to a person's goals, needs, and problems.
cultural bias (p.288)
Extent to which an assessment offends or unfairly penalizes some individuals because of their ethnicity or cultural background, gender, or socioeconomic status.
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Flynn effect (p.300)
Gradual increase in intelligence test performance observed in many countries during the past several decades.
Giftedness (p.305)
Unusually high ability in one or more areas, to the point where children require special educational services to help them meet their full potential.
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