Theories
of
Intelligence
Defining Intelligence
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What behaviors are associated
with intelligence?
How is intelligence defined by
researchers?
Divergent
Thinking
Theoretical Perspectives
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Spearman’s g
Cattell’s theory of cognitive abilities
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fluid intelligence
crystallized intelligence
Sternberg’s triarchic theory
Gardner’s multiple intelligences
Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory
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Three domains
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analytical
creative
practical
Three factors
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environmental context
prior experience
cognitive processes
Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory
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Howard Gardner
Each of us possess all 8
We have the capacity to
develop each with
enriching environment
They work together
They look different for
each person
Current intelligence theory
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Heredity establishes a potential range
Influenced by environmental
conditions
Niche-picking
Measuring Intelligence
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Alfred Binet’s test
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general knowledge
vocabulary
perception
memory
abstract thought
IQ Test Scores
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Evaluating the IQ test
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Validity
Reliability
Bias-free
Influences on test-taker
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Experience, pragmatics, SES
Flynn effect
Using IQ Test Results
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Placement decisions
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Gifted education
Special education services
Research studies
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Lewis Terman
Perry Preschool Study
IQ, what is it good for?
Other Assessments
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Aptitude tests
Achievement tests
Dynamic assessments
Performance assessments