Chapter 17 Student Resources

Flashcards

Key Terms

Reliability

the extent to which an intelligence (or other) test gives consistent or similar findings on different occasions. 

Validity

the extent to which an intelligence (or other) test measures what it is supposed to be measuring.

Standardised tests

tests on which an individual’s ability (or personality) can be compared against scores obtained from a large, representative sample.

Intelligence quotient (IQ)

a measure of general intelligence; the average IQ is 100 and most people have IQs between 85 and 115.

Flynn effect

the progressive increase in IQ in numerous countries over the past 40 or 50 years.

Factor analysis

a statistical technique used to find out the number and nature of the aspects of intelligence (or personality) measured by a test.

Crystallised intelligence

a form of intelligence involving the ability to use one’s knowledge and experience effectively.

Fluid intelligence

non-verbal reasoning ability applied to novel problems.

Emotional intelligence (EI)

an individual’s sensitivity to their own emotional needs and those of others; it relates to both intelligence and personality.

Trait EI (emotional  intelligence)

an individual’s perception of their own social and emotional skills; it relates mostly to personality.

Ability EI (emotional intelligence)

an individual’s ability to perceive and influence their own emotions and those of other people; it relates mostly to intelligence.