logging in or signing up Module 23 Silvia Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 453 Category: News & Reports.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: April 23, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: Bonwang (10 month(s) ago) Intelligence Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Module 23: Intelligence: Module 23: IntelligenceDefining Intelligent Behavior: Defining Intelligent Behavior Intelligence The capacity to understand the world, think rationally, and use resources effectively when faced with challenges Intelligence tests Tests that are developed in order to identify a person’s level of intelligenceMeasuring Intelligence: Measuring Intelligence Mental age The average age of individuals who achieve a particular level of performance on a test Chronological age Physical ageMeasuring Intelligence: Measuring Intelligence IQ = MA CA X 100IQ Tests: Gauging Intelligence: IQ Tests: Gauging Intelligence Stanford-Binet IV Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – III (WAIS-III) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - III (WISC-III)Achievement and Aptitude Tests: Achievement and Aptitude Tests Achievement test A test designed to determine a person’s level of knowledge in a given subject area Aptitude test A test designed to predict a person’s ability in a particular area or line of workReliability and Validity: Taking the Measure of a Test: Reliability and Validity: Taking the Measure of a Test Reliability A tests ability to consistently measure what they are trying to measure Validity The tests ability to measure what it is supposed to measure Norms Standards of test performanceVariations in Intellectual Ability: Variations in Intellectual Ability Mental retardation Significantly below-average intellectual functioning, plus limitations in at least two areas of adaptive functioning involving Communication skills Self-care Ability to live independently Social skills Community involvement Self direction Health & safety Academics Leisure & workMental Retardation: Mental Retardation Classification Mild Retardation IQ Range Moderate Retardation Profound Retardation 55 - 69 40 - 45 Below 25 Severe Retardation 25 -39 Identifying Roots of Mental Retardation: Identifying Roots of Mental Retardation Biological causes Down syndrome Familial retardation Care and treatment Least restrictive environment Mainstreaming Full inclusion PhotoLink/Getty Images Intellectually Gifted: Intellectually Gifted 2 to 4 % of the population have IQ scores greater than 130 Most often are well adjusted, popular, and outgoingIndividual Differences in Intelligence: Individual Differences in Intelligence Culture-fair IQ test A test that does not discriminate against members of any minority group Ryan McVay/Getty Images Individual Differences in Intelligence: Individual Differences in Intelligence Heritability A measure of the degree to which a characteristic is related to genetic, inherited factors “The Bell Curve” A widely debated study that suggested that there was an inherent difference in the ability levels of African American and Caucasion subjects. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Module 23 Silvia Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 453 Category: News & Reports.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: April 23, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: Bonwang (10 month(s) ago) Intelligence Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Module 23: Intelligence: Module 23: IntelligenceDefining Intelligent Behavior: Defining Intelligent Behavior Intelligence The capacity to understand the world, think rationally, and use resources effectively when faced with challenges Intelligence tests Tests that are developed in order to identify a person’s level of intelligenceMeasuring Intelligence: Measuring Intelligence Mental age The average age of individuals who achieve a particular level of performance on a test Chronological age Physical ageMeasuring Intelligence: Measuring Intelligence IQ = MA CA X 100IQ Tests: Gauging Intelligence: IQ Tests: Gauging Intelligence Stanford-Binet IV Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – III (WAIS-III) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - III (WISC-III)Achievement and Aptitude Tests: Achievement and Aptitude Tests Achievement test A test designed to determine a person’s level of knowledge in a given subject area Aptitude test A test designed to predict a person’s ability in a particular area or line of workReliability and Validity: Taking the Measure of a Test: Reliability and Validity: Taking the Measure of a Test Reliability A tests ability to consistently measure what they are trying to measure Validity The tests ability to measure what it is supposed to measure Norms Standards of test performanceVariations in Intellectual Ability: Variations in Intellectual Ability Mental retardation Significantly below-average intellectual functioning, plus limitations in at least two areas of adaptive functioning involving Communication skills Self-care Ability to live independently Social skills Community involvement Self direction Health & safety Academics Leisure & workMental Retardation: Mental Retardation Classification Mild Retardation IQ Range Moderate Retardation Profound Retardation 55 - 69 40 - 45 Below 25 Severe Retardation 25 -39 Identifying Roots of Mental Retardation: Identifying Roots of Mental Retardation Biological causes Down syndrome Familial retardation Care and treatment Least restrictive environment Mainstreaming Full inclusion PhotoLink/Getty Images Intellectually Gifted: Intellectually Gifted 2 to 4 % of the population have IQ scores greater than 130 Most often are well adjusted, popular, and outgoingIndividual Differences in Intelligence: Individual Differences in Intelligence Culture-fair IQ test A test that does not discriminate against members of any minority group Ryan McVay/Getty Images Individual Differences in Intelligence: Individual Differences in Intelligence Heritability A measure of the degree to which a characteristic is related to genetic, inherited factors “The Bell Curve” A widely debated study that suggested that there was an inherent difference in the ability levels of African American and Caucasion subjects.