The nature side of that intelligence is present at birth and we already have a set amount of intelligence. A psychologist called Alfred Binet had an idea that intelligence is innate and he devised the first IQ test to test the individual intelligence. This was supported by Cyril Burt’s research of raising non-identical twins separately, in different environments to see if their intelligence was the same/innate. Using the IQ test when they grew up not surrounding each other, Burt found that they had the same IQ. Proving that our intelligence was inherent, however the research was found to be inaccurate.
Article Review Form Name: Pernisha Ailsworth Due Date: 2/6/15 Article Title: The Incredible Expanding Adventures of the X Chromosome Number: (1) Human Growth Briefly state the Main Idea of this Article: The main idea of this article is to enlighten readers that there are numerous of human phenomena that are elucidated through the prism of the X chromosome. Christopher Bradcock spent decades researching links between genetics and psychology. After he came in contact with Anna Freud, his mind began to dip deeper. The author praises the X chromosome due to its amazing abilities and virtues in the human body. The X chromosome is a factor in IQ, different patterns of expression in the body, mental disorder, etc.
Searchlight intelligence involves observing lots of different things or aspects of something; this type of intelligence is commonly found in politicians. Laser-like intelligence is fully mastering a discipline in lots of detail. This theory is more ethical than the psychometric approach as in avoids labelling people like traditional IQ tests do. Outline and evaluate the role of genetic factors in intelligence tests performance Galton suggested that intelligence was genetic, and based his theory on
With the right environment, nurture, and determination I’m sure one can excel to their full capacity in traits such as intelligence or athleticism. I may be incorrect and I even might have my own bias but that is what I truly think and believe. Before we tackle on this longly debated predicament, we must understand that there are many different perspectives on the nature versus nurture topic. A biological psychologist might approach the problem focusing on genetic, hormonal, and neurochemical explanations of behavior, leaning more towards
However, it has no clear definition in which a mutual consensus has been agreed. Those definitions which have been offered forward have been developed to encompass many different aspects of what intelligence is, which is why it may seem there is so many different definitions. Jensen suggests that intelligence is a "general factor that runs through all types of different performances" in contrast to this thought, Anastasi (1992) suggests intelligence is "not a single unitary ability but rather a composite of several functions". These definitions represent two types of explicit theories that dominate thinking in intelligence research which will be discussed later in this essay. The way in which we perceive intelligence and what it means to us is often largely dependent on the culture we live in.
Can intelligence change? To what extent is intelligence malleable? Extended Essay: Psychology Name: Candidate number: School: Nörre Gymnasium Word count: 37811 Abstract This essay investigated the research question: To what extent is intelligence malleable? It was necessary to start by presenting the debate on defining intelligence since there is not a complete consensus among psychologists, however, this paper accepted a definition which is generally accepted by respected psychologists; that ‘intelligence is the ability to deal with cognitive complexity’ (Gottfredson, 1998). In presenting and analysing empirical evidence such as Howe (1997) supporting the thesis that intelligence can, in fact, change under the right conditions and given enough time, a strong indication of malleability is provided.
(Neuroscience of Intelligence-“Left”)For both dominances, each thrives in different academic environments. For each respective dominance, there are certain classes and types of classes that one dominance would achieve higher over the other dominance. For a right-brain dominant person, classes that are more spatial, sensory, intuitive thinking, subjective, and casual are a better fit. Whereas, a left-brain dominant person will succeed in classes that are based more on analytical, sequential, factual, and linear thinking. (Neuroscience of Intelligence-“Left”)In order to further academic study on this topic, psychologist Howard Gardner came up with the seven types of intelligence in 1983.
Evaluate the usefulness of the psychometric approach for understanding intelligence (24 Marks) The psychometric approach is one of the most common approaches for understanding personality and human intelligence (Sternberg, 2000; Engler, 2009). Psychometric tests of intelligence can be seen as derived from theories, such as, Spearman’s theory of the general factor or Thurston’s theory of bonds, for example (Eysenck, 1994). The psychometric approach is useful for understanding personality and human intelligence, as it has enabled researchers objectively measure intelligence and personality in order to develop a reliable understanding of these phenomena (Hayes, 2000; Hothersall, 2004; Engler, 2009). However, the extent to which the psychometric approach for understanding personality and human intelligence is useful comes into question due to methodological problems of psychometric tests and the past misuses of psychometric testing (Gould, 1996; Hayes, 2000; Sternberg, 2000; Joseph, 2003; Chamorro-Premuzic & Furnham, 2005; Engler, 2009). This paper will evaluate the usefulness of the psychometric approach for understanding personality and human intelligence.
Lovers often assume that they will get their partner to change someday. Given the problems with relying on biased personal experiences and authority, it is important for us to consider the evidence for what actually influences behavior. It may be surprising to learn how powerful nature actually is, as revealed through the best available science. For example, research from across the world has found that people who are adopted tend to be more similar to their biological relatives than their adoptive relatives. Similarly, identical twins raised apart in separate environments often are amazingly similar (and often show greater similarities
Nature vs. Nurture Over the years, there has been a lot of controversy on whether or not genes that we inherit affect us and how we live, or if it is the environment that we have been raised in. There are many different reasons for why one is more correct than that other. But, all of the reasons can be backed up with very good evidence and reasoning. Personality, development, intelligence, behavior and ability to do certain things make us the individuals that we are. But what influences those things?