A Self-Study Guide to General
Psychology
(General Psychology /
Introduction To Psychology)
VI. Intelligence
A. Describe Intelligence. Know the various definitions of
Intelligence.
B. Find the relationship between Intelligence and the
concept of Individual Differences.
C.
Know the concept of I.Q. or Intelligence Quotient.
D. Know the Different Kinds of Psychological Tests.
1. Intelligence Test
2. Aptitude Test
3. Achievement Test
4. Interest Test
E. Understand the Basic Statistical Concepts related
to Intelligence.
1. Simple Ranking
2. Frequency Distribution
3. Ranked Distribution
4. Mean, Median, Mode
5. Standard Deviation
F. Know the Factors influencing Intelligence.
1. Heredity, including Maturation
2. Environmental Factors
3. Personal
Factors
3.1. Physical Health
3.2. Gender
3.3. Motivation
3.4. Attitude
