Intelligence tests

plot dramatic demise we enjoy to read. Instead, research opposes popular opinion, demonstrating that online reading is increasing intelligence and thereby academic performance. Since the introduction of the internet, intelligence test scores have increased across the board (Gary). However, this increase is not related to a small jump in all facets of general intelligence, as many thought. Rather it results from a substantial leap in problem solving and decision making abilities (Robb). Research…

fact that these two psychologists took an interest in the intelligence of others and break it down into a more knowledgeable frame, is outstanding. If you look at the main point of view, intelligence, you will see an interesting correlation to each other’s work and theories, but also, you will see a divergence. I would like to talk about Robert J. Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence and Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. There are many interesting concepts, similarities,…

further irritated when she wasn’t able to view the problem through her blurred vision. Eventually, after calming herself down and finding motivation within her, she figured out the problem. I have to do better than this. I must get a hundred on that test tomorrow, she…

The test tests the following; social (interpersonal), spatial, musical, self (intrapersonal), nature (naturalist), language (linguistic), body movement (kinestic) and logic/math to find out the type of intelligence is strongest in a person. According to the Literacynet.org website, it says "This form can help you determine which intelligences are strongest for you ." The test results show that I scored the highest on being social. The test results that showed that I have social intelligence said…

Gardner proposed his Multiple Intelligences Theory in his book, Frames of Mind in 1983, a great majority of educators have been applying it in education. They have considered the idea of multiple intelligences as a ‘powerful medicine’ for the shortcomings that are existent in the educational system. Whether they used it as a teaching approach, method or strategy or as an assessment tool, they agreed on that instruction should be tailored according to the multiple intelligences of the students.…

Implicit Theories of Intelligence Predict Achievement Across an Adolescent Transition: A Longitudinal Study and an Intervention This peer reviewed journal examines the aspects on the theories of intelligence in adolescents’ mathematics achievement. With this in mind, the 2 studies debate on incremental theory versus entity theory and an intervention teaching regarding positive change. Therefore, psychologist will try to prove with this longitudinal study that with time intelligence can be…

too slow for the brain itself. A discovery has been made that the human brain’s intelligence can be altered. Through a brain surgery, and with a few tweaks to the brain tissue, a 37 year old with an IQ of 68 named Charles Gordon’s intelligence has been increased. The question at hand is whether or not the operation was beneficial to the candidate. Prior to the experiment, the candidate takes multiple Rorschach tests. He also takes part in maze races with a mouse that already had the…

Learning Styles Inventory. My most developed and strongest learning styles are bodily-kinesthetic, verbal-linguistic, musical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. The test reveals that I am not highly developed in any particular type of intelligence and I am weak and underdeveloped in visual-spatial, logical-mathematical, and naturalist intelligences. The book suggests that as a person with stronger interpersonal strengths, study strategies such as going over notes with fellow students are…

out so we can learn from our mistakes. Isn’t that what learning is about, making mistakes, seeing what you did wrong, and then doing it right? To begin this road to a new Educational Paradigm let us start from the perspective of Intelligence. What is real intelligence…

Education doesn’t make you Brilliant The essay “Blue Collar Brilliance by author Mike Rose argued that intelligence should not be associated with formal education. When Mike was younger he would go to work with his mother Rose Meraglio. She worked as a waitress at a coffee shop and family restaurant. He would sit at the table and observe everything his mother was doing. She was on her feet for hours at a time, multitasking, remembering customer’s orders, and solving problems after problem.…