PSYC 1002 Lecture Notes - The Bell Curve, Flynn Effect, Theory Of Multiple Intelligences

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1002
• Professor: Lorena Ruci

Document Summary

Extremes of intelligence: intellectual disability or mental retardation. Diagnosis based on iq and adaptive testing. Sub-average level of intelligence (average = 100) People who score 2 standard deviations below the mean, lacking necessary adaptive skills people have in everyday activities in taking care of ourselves (communication, social skills, hygiene) that most children have. 2-3% of population is diagnosed with mental retardation. Four levels: mild, moderate, severe, and profound (mild is most common, 80% of diagnosed) Table 9. 2* iq ranges: mild: 50-70, moderate: 36-50, severe: 20-35, profound: below 20. Iq is two standard deviations or more above the mean: some say 130+ There are certain personality traits that can"t be shown in iq tests: creativity, charisma, leadership, special talents. Practical definition of intelligence differs from an ideal definition of intelligence. Stereotypes: very smart people, isolated, weak, socially inept, and emotionally troubled.