Goals

Summarize the characteristics of a scientifically valid intelligence test
Explain how stereotype threat and stereotype lift impact performance
Understand the broad definition that intelligence is the ability to adapt
Recognize the theory of multiple intelligences and give two examples from this theory

What is intelligence?

For decades, “intelligence” was referred only to cognitive intelligence that we aimed to measure statistically.

Basic ability that underlies the performance of different varieties of intellectual tasks.

Can leave people behind--people who have different domains of intelligence.

Measure of specific skills in narrow domains.

Reliable
- Consistent over time
- Someone who take the same test gets the same results.
Valid
- Actually measures what we think it measures.
- Domain is consistent.
  - Accurately measures depression when testing for depression.
Standardized
- Has been given to many people of many ages in many circumstances

Doesn't test domain knowledge.
- Farmers or people who grew up poor are not going to do as well.
Bias against people who are neurodiverse.

Stereotype threat
- Men vs. Women on math tests
  - Men are told they are better at math, so when women know this, they tend to do worse on math.
    - Same with sports.
- Someone who was told they are not smart generally see that stereotype true.
  - Someone who grew up with autism is likely to perform worse.
- An individual’s expectation that negative stereotypes about their member group will adversely influence others’ judgments of their performance and that a poor performance will reflect badly on the member group.
Stereotype lift
- A positive stereotype leads to increased performance.
  - People who are told they are smart generally perform better.

More than just basic "cognition intelligence" horsepower. There are different forms of intelligence:

Intelligence	Description
Linguistic	Speaking and writing.
Logico-mathematical	Using logic and mathematical skills to solve problems.
Spatial	Thinking and reasoning about objects in three dimensions.
Musical	Performing and enjoying music.
Kinesthetic	Moving the body such as in sports, dance, or other physical activities.
Interpersonal	Understanding and interacting effectively with others.
Intrapersonal	Having insight into the self.
Naturalistic	Recognizing, identifying, and understanding animals, plants, and other living things.