Cognitive Functioning.

Cognitive Functioning.

1. Theories of Intelligence

   • Background
   • A traditional African Approach
   • Defining Intelligence
     • Biological intelligence
     • Psychometric intelligence
     • Social/emotional intelligence
   • Theories
     • 1 general factor (g)
     • Multiple factors
     • Biological measures
     • Multiple intelligences
     • Stages of cognitive development
     • Contextual intelligence
     • Conceptual intelligence & the systems/info-processing approach
     • Dynamic assessment
     • Emotional intelligence

2. Interpreting the Intelligence Score & Diversity Issues

   • The Meaning of the Intelligence Score
   • Ind Differences & Cultural Diversity

3. Measures of General Cognitive Functioning

   • Ind Intelligence Measures
   • Grp Tests of Intelligence

4. Measures of Specific Abilities

   • Aptitude Measures
   • Measures of Specific Cognitive Functions

5. Scholastic Tests