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  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Developmental_Psychology/Lifespan_Development_-_A_Psychological_Perspective_2e_(Lally_and_Valentine-French)/05%3A_Middle_and_Late_Childhood/5.07%3A_Theories_of_Intelligence
    Psychologists have long debated how to best conceptualize and measure intelligence. These questions include how many types of intelligence there are, the role of nature versus nurture in intelligence,...Psychologists have long debated how to best conceptualize and measure intelligence. These questions include how many types of intelligence there are, the role of nature versus nurture in intelligence, how intelligence is represented in the brain, and the meaning of group differences in intelligence.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology_(Andrade_and_Walker)/12%3A_Classification_and_Categorization_with_Pattern_Recognition/12.03%3A_Concepts_and_Categories
    The text examines the concept of categories and concepts, highlighting how individuals learn, categorize, and apply this understanding in daily life. It discusses how categories, although diverse, sha...The text examines the concept of categories and concepts, highlighting how individuals learn, categorize, and apply this understanding in daily life. It discusses how categories, although diverse, share commonalities making them informative. Concepts, which are mental representations of categories, guide behavior and learning. The text also explores the complexities of category definition, revealing issues like fuzzy boundaries and typicality.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Psychology_(Noba)/Chapter_7%3A_Cognition_and_Language/7.5%3A_Intelligence
    Intelligence is among the oldest and longest studied topics in all of psychology. The development of assessments to measure this concept is at the core of the development of psychological science itse...Intelligence is among the oldest and longest studied topics in all of psychology. The development of assessments to measure this concept is at the core of the development of psychological science itself. This module introduces key historical figures, major theories of intelligence, and common assessment strategies related to intelligence. This module will also discuss controversies related to the study of group differences in intelligence.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Madera_Community_College/General_Psychology/07%3A_Cognition-_Thinking_Intelligence_and_Language
    In other chapters, we discussed the cognitive processes of perception, learning, and memory. In this chapter, we will focus on high-level cognitive processes. As a part of this discussion, we will con...In other chapters, we discussed the cognitive processes of perception, learning, and memory. In this chapter, we will focus on high-level cognitive processes. As a part of this discussion, we will consider thinking and briefly explore the development and use of language. After finishing this chapter, you will have a greater appreciation of the higher-level cognitive processes that contribute to our distinctiveness as a species.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/East_Tennessee_State_University/Child_Psychological_Science_Summer_2021/1.07%3A_Intelligence/1.7.01%3A_Theories_of_Intelligence
    Psychologists have long debated how to best conceptualize and measure intelligence. These questions include how many types of intelligence there are, the role of nature versus nurture in intelligence,...Psychologists have long debated how to best conceptualize and measure intelligence. These questions include how many types of intelligence there are, the role of nature versus nurture in intelligence, how intelligence is represented in the brain, and the meaning of group differences in intelligence.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Prince_Georges_Community_College/TED_1200_-_Child_and_Adolescent_Development/05%3A_Middle_Childhood/5.07%3A_Theories_of_Intelligence
    Psychologists have long debated how to best conceptualize and measure intelligence. These questions include how many types of intelligence there are, the role of nature versus nurture in intelligence,...Psychologists have long debated how to best conceptualize and measure intelligence. These questions include how many types of intelligence there are, the role of nature versus nurture in intelligence, how intelligence is represented in the brain, and the meaning of group differences in intelligence.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Whole_Child%3A_Development_in_the_Early_Years_(Budzyna_and_Buckley)/03%3A_Domains_in_Development/3.03%3A_The_Four_Domains_of_Development
    The text outlines four key domains of child development from infancy to school age: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional. The physical domain focuses on bodily growth and changes. The cognitive ...The text outlines four key domains of child development from infancy to school age: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional. The physical domain focuses on bodily growth and changes. The cognitive domain involves brain functions, intelligence, and language skills. The social domain examines the development of interaction skills with others, while the emotional domain concerns internal states like feelings and personality.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Introductory_Psychology_2e_(OpenStax)/07%3A_Thinking_and_Intelligence
    In other chapters, we discussed the cognitive processes of perception, learning, and memory. In this chapter, we will focus on high-level cognitive processes. As a part of this discussion, we will con...In other chapters, we discussed the cognitive processes of perception, learning, and memory. In this chapter, we will focus on high-level cognitive processes. As a part of this discussion, we will consider thinking and briefly explore the development and use of language. After finishing this chapter, you will have a greater appreciation of the higher-level cognitive processes that contribute to our distinctiveness as a species.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/The_Whole_Child%3A_Development_in_the_Early_Years_(Budzyna_and_Buckley)/09%3A_School_Age_(5_Years_to_8_Years)/9.02%3A_Cognitive_Development_in_School_Age
    The article provides an overview of cognitive growth in children aged 5-8, outlining advancements in empathy, imagination, literacy, and logical thinking. It highlights the importance of play and chil...The article provides an overview of cognitive growth in children aged 5-8, outlining advancements in empathy, imagination, literacy, and logical thinking. It highlights the importance of play and child-centered learning approaches, using Finland's educational model as an example. The piece delves into Piaget???s concrete operational stage of cognitive development and explores inductive reasoning.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Psychological_Disorders/Abnormal_Psychology_2e_(Lumen)/13%3A_Disorders_of_Childhood_and_Adolescence/13.03%3A_Intellectual_Disabilities
    This page explores the concept of intelligence and its measurement through IQ tests, defining intellectual disabilities (ID) as an IQ below 70 alongside adaptive behavior deficits. It discusses the di...This page explores the concept of intelligence and its measurement through IQ tests, defining intellectual disabilities (ID) as an IQ below 70 alongside adaptive behavior deficits. It discusses the distinction between syndromic and non-syndromic forms, and the legal implications of ID in capital punishment.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Introductory_Psychology/Map%3A_Discover_Psychology_-_A_Brief_Introductory_Text_(Noba)/09%3A_COGNITION_LANGUAGE_AND_INTELLIGENCE/9.03%3A_Intelligence
    Intelligence is among the oldest and longest studied topics in all of psychology. The development of assessments to measure this concept is at the core of the development of psychological science itse...Intelligence is among the oldest and longest studied topics in all of psychology. The development of assessments to measure this concept is at the core of the development of psychological science itself. This module introduces key historical figures, major theories of intelligence, and common assessment strategies related to intelligence. This module will also discuss controversies related to the study of group differences in intelligence.

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