IQ tests provide us with a quantitative measure of intelligence, known as the Intelligence Quotient (IQ for short). This type of testing has a long and rich history, beginning in Europe over a century ago. Though we still use variations of many of these early tests today, there is much controversy over measuring intelligence in… Continue reading IQ Tests
Category: Personality And Intelligence
Intelligence
One of Karl Spearman’s (an important figure in the early work on intelligence) major works was titled The Nature of Intelligence and the Principles of Cognition (1923). Galton, Binet and Henri, Thurstone, and Guilford also published works regarding the concept of intelligence. Nonetheless, cognitive psychology was not identified as a part of psychology until the… Continue reading Intelligence
Intellectual Decline
Many adults believe that their thinking and memory skills are getting poorer, or will become so, as they grow older. Older adults frequently report that their memory is “not as good as it used to be,” and some may avoid participating in adult education or workplace training because they believe that “you can’t teach an… Continue reading Intellectual Decline
Fluid Intelligence
General fluid intelligence (Gf) refers to the ability to solve new problems, particularly when mentally effortful reasoning processes are required (such as inference, induction, abstraction, or synthesis). That is, Gf is involved in working out a novel solution, but not in simply remembering a previous solution. Gf is often contrasted with general crystallized intelligence (Gc),… Continue reading Fluid Intelligence
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence is a relatively new concept within the psychological community and was introduced to the general public by Daniel Goleman’s 1995 popular publication, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Emotional intelligence, also known as EQ or EI, is characterized as the psychological faculties used to identify, understand, and apply personal and… Continue reading What is Emotional Intelligence?