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Thinking
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Involves remembering, understanding, communicating and knowing (RUCK)
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4 Problem solving strategies
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Trial and Error, Algorithms, Heuristics, Insight
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Availability Heuristic
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Whatever increases the ease of retrieving information increases its perceived availability
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Fixation
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Inability to see a problem from a fresh perspective
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Overconfidence
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Tendency to overestimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgments
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Belief Perseverance
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Tendency to cling to our beliefs in the face of contrary
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Language
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The way we communicate meaning to ourselves and others
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Stages of language development
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Babbling, 1-word, 2-word (telegraphic), Multiple-word, More complex grammatical structures, adult-like language structures
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Intelligence
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Ability to learn from experience, problem-solving and using knowledge to adapt to new situations
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Spearman (Theory of Intelligence)
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“Factor Analysis” –
variation in intelligence test scores is related to general intelligence and a
specific factor
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Gardner (Theory of Intelligence)
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Proposed 8 types of intelligence
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Sternberg (Theory of Intelligence)
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Agreed with Gardner, but proposed only 3 types: Analytical, Creative and Practical
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Binet
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Developed questions that would predict children's future progress
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Terman
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Adapted Binet's test and developed an Intelligence Quotient
IQ = (Mental age / Chronological Age) * 100 |
WAIS and WISC
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Wecshler Adult Intelligence Scale and Wecshler Intelligence scale for children
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