Definition:
General Intelligence is the ability to think about ideas, analyze situations, and solve problems. It is measured through various types of intelligence tests.
Intelligence was once thought to be one mental functioning process. Currently, through research, psychologists have identified several types of mental abilities that make up intelligence:
- Verbal Intelligence;
- Non-verbal Intelligence;
- Concrete Reasoning ; and
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Abstract Reasoning.
Most recently, educational psychologists have been developing further theories concerning the complexity of intelligence, as in the theories of multiple intelligences. These theories even further define specific types of abilities that fall under the umbrella of intelligence:
- Verbal Linguistic;
- Mathematical Logical;
- Musical;
- Visual Spatial;
- Bodily Kinesthetic;
- Interpersonal;
- Naturistic; and
- Existential.
- the unique abilities of every student;
- recognize the cultural aspects of cognitive functioning;
- identify teaching methods that reach students through their natural strengths.
Also Known As: IQ, Intelligence, Aptitude, Intellectual Ability, Capacity to Learn, Cognitive Skill
Examples:
General intelligence is a good predictor of a child's current learning ability and performance in school.
