Intelligence

Created by: Professor HokersonAmerican River College

Last Updated: Spring 2013

Module B Lesson 4 Tutorial

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Table of Contents (TOC)• Objectives

• Module B Objectives #45 and 47

• Action Items

• Defining Intelligence

• Twin Studies & Intelligence

• Biology & Intelligence

• Success & Intelligence

• Intelligence Myths

• Conclusions

MODULE B OBJECTIVES

By the end of this tutorial you will be able to…

#45- Identify three traits that are better predictors of future success than simply intelligence, according to the results of Terman’s

longitudinal research.

#47- Summarize the findings on the origins of intelligence using twin studies.

ACTION ITEMS

Defining Intelligence• Review: The Nature of Intelligence (Chapter 7, pages 294-301)

• Simulation: Complete the Defining Intelligence Quizlet.

• Summarize: How is intelligence defined? Says who?

Theorist Measures Intelligence Defines Intelligence

Charles Spearman

Louis L. Thurstone

Howard Gardner

Robert Sternberg

Twin Studies & Intelligence• Read: The Roles of Genetics and Environment in Determining

Intelligence in Chapter 6 (pages 304 – 306)

• Question: Both of the photos below are of twins, but which twins have more similar IQs?

• Worksheet: Complete the Origins of Intelligence Worksheet.

Biology & Intelligence

Is there any other evidence that intelligence is inherited?

• Read: There are other studies which provide evidence that there is indeed a biological origin of intelligence.

• Study Gives More Proof That Intelligence is Inherited

• Genes Play Big Role in Intelligence

After exhaustive research, most psychologists agree that intelligence is a combination of both nature

(heredity) and nurture (environment).

Success and Intelligence• Read: Does a High IQ Score Predict Success in Life in Chapter 7

(page 296)

• Summarize: What did Terman find in his longitudinal study?• How was success defined?• How did the As, Bs, and Cs differ?• What are three traits that contributed to greater success for the As?

• Read: Here is more recent research on the topic of success and intelligence.

• Question: Does it support the findings of Terman’s longitudinal study? Why or why not?

Intelligence Myths• I leave you with some parting thoughts on intelligence!

Conclusions• There is not one accepted definition of intelligence.• There may be cross-cultural variation.• It can be measured in different ways.• One may possess general intelligence, but lack specific intelligence, or

vice versa.

• There is agreement that intelligence is influenced by both heredity and environment.• Intelligence is most likely a complex interaction of multiple genes

influenced by environmental factors.

• Intelligence alone is not the only measure of success.• The results of intelligence tests should be used cautiously.

MODULE B OBJECTIVES

By the end of this tutorial you should now be able to…

#45- Identify three traits that are better predictors of future success than simply intelligence, according to the results of Terman’s

longitudinal research.

#47- Summarize the findings on the origins of intelligence using twin studies.