Present arguments for and against considering intelligence as one general mental ability.
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1) What is the difference between street smart and book smart?
2) Which is more important3) Does having one correlate to having
the other?
General Intelligence (g factor)=scoring high on one end of intelligence will often lead to high scores on others
-Does the video clip refute or agree with Spearman?
Opposed Spearman’s view.
We have multiple intelligences-each one independent of others
include linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, intrapersonal, interpersonal,
Maybe better in some than others.
1) List 5 examples of how Adora shows intelligence.
2) Would you want your child to be as intelligent as Adora? Explain.
3) Does Adora lack intelligence? Explain.
4) What are some problems that Adora may encounter in the future?
5) Does Adora exemplify more of Spearmen or Garner’s view of intelligence?
triarchic theory-of multiple intelligences- Analytical
intelligence-academic/solve problems
Creative-adapting to situations, generating new ideas.
Practical intelligence-everyday tasks
Expertise-large base of knowledge
Imaginative thinking skills- think outside box
Takes risk Intrinsic motivation Creative
environment
Alfred Binet (France- 1857-1911) Created first
intelligence Test Mental Age- age level
at which one performs
Lewis Terman- Stanford –Binet
Test=Americanized version of test
Came up with term IQ (How were his tests
used throughout history?)
Define Gardener and Spearmen’s view on intelligence.
Do you agree more with Gardener or Spearmen? Use Adora as an example