Chapter 10-intelligence

Question 1

Intelligence

Answer 1

The mental potential to learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations.

Question 2

General intelligence

Answer 2

A general intelligence factor that, according to Spearman and others, underlies specific mental abilities and is therefore measured by every task on an intelligence test.

Question 3

Savant syndrome

Answer 3

A condition in which a person otherwise limited in mental ability has an exceptional specific skills, such as in computation or drawing.

Question 4

Emotional intelligence

Answer 4

The ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions.