Single factor theory
- 2. Intelligence • The word "Intelligence" is derived from the Latin word "Intelligentia" which means the capacity of understanding and reasoning. • "Intelligence is an innate ability to solve problems”.
- 3. What is Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
- 4. Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Table Classification of Types 1. Genius 2. Extreme Superior 3. Superior 4. Above Average 5. Average 6. Bellow Average 7. Borderline 8. Feeble 9. Imbecile 10. Idiot Intelligence Quotient (IQ) 145-160 130-144 120-129 110-119 90-109 80-89 70-79 50-69 25-49 0-24
- 5. Theories of Intelligence 1. Single Factor Theory Binet 2. Two Factor Theory Spearman 3. Triarchic Theory Sternberg 4. Multi-Factor theory Thorndike 5. Group Factor Theory Thurstone 6. Multiple Intelligence Gardner 7. Crystal & Fluid Intelligence Cattel 8. Structure of Intellect Model Guilford
- 6. Alfred Binet 1857-1911 • French psychologist • University of Paris • Father of Intelligence Testing • Identify school kids • He develop first IQ test • He give Mental Age Concept
- 7. Binet define Intelligence “Intelligence means the capacity to judge well, to reason well and to comprehend well.” Students prefer traditional method instead online Exams. Judge: Best way to express ideas Reason: Not fear of error Comprehend: Benefits of it
- 8. Single Factor Theory Intro • Presented by Alfred Binet • Theory is known Monarchic, uni-factor and traditional theory of intelligence • Binet, Johnson, Darwin, Herbert Spencer, Ebbinghaus, Terman and Stern emphasized that intelligence consists of one factor which is universal for all activities of the individual.
- 9. Different Intelligence Definitions "Intelligence is an ability to abstract, compare, contrast and classify." Ebbinghaus "Intelligence as ability to adjust the new environment with the continuous new thoughts and abstract reasoning" Terman "Intelligence as the power of making good responses" Thorndike “Mental activity directed toward purposive adaptation to and selection and shaping of real world environment relevant to one's life” Sternberg
- 10. General Ability
- 11. Abilities included Reasoning Abstract Material Comprehension Clear direction of Thoughts Self critical Thinker
- 12. Single factor or Unitary theory • This theory claims that intelligence is one’s power or energy which effects all the activities of the individual. • It’s a General ability of the individual that enables us to succeed in every sphere of life.
- 13. Criticism Charles Spearman criticize this theory and claim that "Intelligence is the combination of g and s Factors, Intelligence is the general ability made of several different abilities“. Like • Muhammad Ali • Abraham Lincoln • Robert Sternberg