Intelligence

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Issues with intelligence tests
They favour groups from more affluent backgrounds (use toys only from western backgrounds)
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What is an example of a non-verbal test?
Raven's Progressive Matrices
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What is a phenotype?
Observable properties that are genetic and environmental that can be measured to understand intelligence
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What distribution does intelligence show?
Normal distribution
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What is a single construct in terms of intelligence
A single construct influences all cognitive functions
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What is fluid intelligence
Cognitive functioning is genetic and innate, meaning it is fixed throughout life
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What is crystalised intelligence
Stored factual information that increases throughout life through lived experiences
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What evidence supports genes determine intelligence?
Identical twins reared together show a 0.86 correlation
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What evidence supports the environment determines intelligence
Eldaro- Family quality ratings at 24 months was correlated with IQ at 3 years
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What is the transactional process
Intelligent children provoke an intelligent response that potentially feeds their development
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Which is not a popular conception about IQ
Waston & Gray- Kids who exercised showed higher IQ
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What is the flynn effect
IQ has increased over time due to improvements in education and diet
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