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Theorist

-Charles Spearman

-Howard Gardner

-Robert Sternberg

Researchers

-Alfred Binet

-Francis Galton

-Howard Gardner

-Charles Spearman

-Robert Sternburg

-Lewis Terman

- David Weschler

Intelligence and Testing

the ability to learn from experience, solve problems and use knowledge to adapt to new situations

Abstract

Operational

//Psychometrics-measuring the mind

//Fluid intelligence-speed of processing

//Crystallized intelligence-as we age we are slower and fluid decreases with age and crystalized increases

//Flynn effect-its turns out that intelligence test performance has improved

Extremes of Intelligence

-consider what the IQ formula is

-mental retardation

-intellectually gifted

Neurodevelopmental disorders

Intellectual Disability

-diagnosis in childhood

-problems coping with independent living

-DSM-5 refers to intellectual

-doesn't heavily rely on IQ scores

-No one chooses to be mentally retarded

//genetic

//environmental insults

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Prodigy

-a person who has exceptional talents or powers who doesn't have an intellectual ability

Giftedness

-superior IQ combined with demonstrated or potential ability in such areas as academic aptitude, creativity, and leadership