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Understanding Intelligence Theories

Andrea Celeste Aguil

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Understanding Intelligence Theories

by Andrea Aguilar

Introduction:

  • Intelligence is a fascinating concept that refers to our ability to learn, reason, problem-solve, and adapt.
  • Throughout history, researchers have proposed various theories to explain intelligence.
  • In this presentation, we will explore three important theories of intelligence.

01

The Psychometric Theory or General Intelligence.

  • The psychometric theory focuses on measuring intelligence using standardized tests.
  • One popular measure of intelligence is the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test.

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  • IQ tests assess different cognitive abilities such as logical reasoning, problem-solving, verbal comprehension, and processing speed.
  • The psychometric theory believes that intelligence is a single, measurable entity called "general intelligence" or "g-factor.".

02

Multiple Intelligences Theory.

The multiple intelligences theory suggests that intelligence is not a single entity but a collection of distinct abilities.

Howard Gardner

03

Triarchic Theory of Intelligence.

The Triarchic Theory suggests that intelligence is composed of three main components:

Robert Sternberg

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