5A Theories Of Intelligence And Factor Analysis

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What is Real Definitions

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-seeks to describe the true nature of the concept
-abstract
-eg, intelligence is "the ability to judge well, to understand well, and to reason well".

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What is Operational Definitions

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-Translate a real definition into measurable units that determine a construct's relative presence or absence
-concrete
-eg, intelligence is a person's score across nonverbal and verbal items of the SB-5

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What is Galton's work on Sensory Keenness?

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-theory that intelligence was underwritten by keen sensory abilities (eg, reaction time)
-psychometric dead end
-vestiges of this approach appear in modern chronometric (reaction time and movement time) analysis of intelligence

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Describe Spearman's work on intelligence

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-came up with g factor
-pervasive energy/power
-serves whole index
-allegedly underlines all aspects of intelligence
-specific factors
-localized ability
-linked to clusters of neurons (bogus)
-Spearman helped invent factor analysis to see how many factors account for observed correlations between tests

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Describe Thurstone's work on intelligence

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-Came up with Primary Mental Abilities (PMAs)
-from factor analysis he found 7 factors
-Thurstone concedes to a g factor
-Thurstone and Spearman differ in emphasis

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Describe Cattell-Horm-Carroll (CHC) Theory

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-intelligence consists of pervasive, broad, and narrow abilities that are hierarchically organized
-Broad Ability Factors
-Invariant across age, ethnicity, and gender

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Describe Gardner's Theory

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-Called Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligneces
-linguistic
-logical-mathematical
-spatial
-musical
-bodily-kinesthetic
-interpersonal
-intrapersonal

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Describe Sternberg's theory

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-called Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
-COMPONENTIAL (Analytical) intelligence
-EXPERIENTIAL (Creative) Intelligence
-CONTEXUAL (Practical) intelligence

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What is Expert's opinions on Intelligence?

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1. Verbal Intelligence
2. Problem Solving Ability
3. Practical Intelligence

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What is Layperson's opinions on Intelligence?

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1. Practical Problem Solving
2. Verbal Ability
3. Social Competence

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What is Fluid Intelligence?

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A type of intelligence involved in solving novel problems, independent of acquired knowledge