Intelligence The word "Intelligence" is derived from the Latin word " Intelligentia " which means the capacity of understanding and reasoning. "Intelligence is an innate ability to solve problems”.
What is Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
Intelligence Quotient (IQ ) Table Classification of Types Genius Extreme Superior Superior Above Average Average Bellow Average Borderline Feeble Imbecile Idiot Intelligence Quotient (IQ) 145-160 130-144 120-129 110-119 90-109 80-89 70-79 50-69 25-49 0-24
Theories of Intelligence Single Factor Theory Binet Two Factor Theory Spearman Triarchic Theory Sternberg Multi-Factor theory Thorndike Group Factor Theory Thurstone Multiple Intelligence Gardner Crystal & Fluid Intelligence Cattel Structure of Intellect Model Guilford
Alfred Binet 1857-1911 French psychologist University of Paris Father of Intelligence Testing Identify school kids He develop first IQ test He give Mental Age Concept
Binet define Intelligence “Intelligence means the capacity to judge well , to reason well and to comprehend well .” Students prefer traditional method instead online Exams.
Single Factor Theory Intro Presented by Alfred Binet Theory is known Monarchic, uni -factor and traditional theory of intelligence Binet , Johnson, Darwin, Herbert Spencer, Ebbinghaus , Terman and Stern emphasized that intelligence consists of one factor which is universal for all activities of the individual.
Different Intelligence Definitions
General Ability
Single factor or Unitary theory This theory claims that intelligence is one’s power or energy which effects all the activities of the individual. It’s a G eneral ability of the individual that enables us to succeed in every sphere of life.
Criticism Charles Spearman criticize this theory and claim that "Intelligence is the combination of g and s Factors, Intelligence is the general ability made of several different abilities“. Like Muhammad Ali Abraham Lincoln Robert Sternberg