factor analysis
a statistical technique that examines correlations between variables to find clusters of related factors
generalized intelligence factor (g)
-spearman believed that “g” represented a persons mental energy, reflecting his belief that some peoples brains were more powerful than others.
Louis turnstone
hierarchical model of intelligence
triarchic theory of intelligence
created by robert sternberg
analytical intelligence
- is the ability to reason logically through a problem
practical intelligence
creative intelligence
-is the ability to create new ideas and generate novel solutions to problems
multiple intelligences
a model claiming that there are 9 different forms of intelligence, each independent from the others.
difference between male and female intelligence
female: better at verbal abilities, some memory tasks, and reading someones basic emotion
male: better visuospatial abilities