CHAPTER 9.6: Multiple Intelligences

Question 1

describe Spearman’s 2 factor model.

Answer 1

contains g factor (general intelligence) as well as s factor (specific, skill based intelligence)

Question 2

who found the 7 primary mental abilities?

Answer 2

thurstone

Question 3

describe the hierarchical model of intelligence

Answer 3

idea that lower level abilities (such as “s” are found within a general intelligence which often corresponds to one of the 7 primary mental abilities.

ex. g -> overarching type of intelligence -> s

Question 4

describe nesting.

Answer 4

idea that you can have ideas “nested” within another - like russian nesting dolls

Question 5

describe fluid intelligence

Answer 5

intelligence used to adapt to new situations and solve new problems without using previous knowledge

Question 6

describe crystallized intelligence

Answer 6

intelligence that relies on extensive knowledge and experiences to solve problems

Question 7

describe gardener’s multiple intelligence model

Answer 7

proposed 8 different forms of intelligence which led to the idea of different learning styles being suited to different people

Question 8

is the concept of different people learning better with diff learning styles true

Answer 8

no