PS102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Trisomy, Shool, Twin Study
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What is the difference between intelligence and talent. Are intelligence and wisdom the same thing. The ability to learn, to meet the demands of the environment effectively, and to understand and control ones mental activities. Metacognition: the ability to understand and control ones mental activites. Primary mental abilities- seven distinct abilities identified by thurstone as the basic component of intelligence. Verbal comprehension, word fluency, numerical skill, spatial ability, associatve memory, perceptual speed, reasoning. Howard gardners theory of multiple intelligences: there is no single unified intelligence but instead independent intelligences arising from different portions of the brain. Robert sterberg: triarchic theory of intelligence- intelligence is made up of three. Experiential: practical, helps us to adapt to our environment. Bioecological model of intelligence, inteligenceis a function of the interaction between innate potential abilities, environment and motivation. Emotional intelligence: ability to perceive express assimilate and regulate emotion. Social intelligence: ability to function in social setting.
