1. INTELLIGENCE
   
   
1. Definitions
   
   
2. Assumption of Psychometric Approach
1. Incremental/Continuous Development
2. Emphasis on Quantitative Differences
3. Strong Environmental Influences
4. Passive/Reactive Role
   
   
3. Assessment
1. IQ (Intelligence Quotient) "Mental Age compared to Chronological Age"
2. Aptitude and Achievement Tests
3. DQ (Developmental Quotient)
   
   
4. Value of Psychometric Tests
1. Predicts Academic Performance
2. Discover/Describe Patterns of Abilities
3. Identify/Clarify Problem Areas
   
   
5. Problems
1. Not a Measure of Innate Capacity
2. Measures Only Convergent Thought
3. Motivational Differences
4. Culture/Racial/SES Biases
   
   
6. Modern Theories
1. Triarchic (Sternberg)
2. Multiple Intelligence (Gardener)