Psychology 110  Terms & Vocabulary

Topic 4:  (Corresponding to the End of Chapter 8):

     Spearman   general intelligence (g)   crystallized intelligence   fluid intelligence   multiple intelligences theory

    Gardner   Sternberg   triarchic theory   standardization   reliability   validity   norms   test-retest method   split-half

    criterion-related validity   individual tests   IQ   MA   CA   Stanford-Binet   Terman   deviation IQ

    Wechsler tests   verbal score   performance score   mental retardation   mild   moderate   severe   profound

    gifted   bell curve    brain size   PET scan    Minnesota Twin study   cultural bias   stereotype threat

                 (And from the lectures):

    achievement tests   aptitude tests   Galton   Binet   alternate forms reliability   predictive validity   empirical approach

    construct approach   Guilford   contents   products   operations   convergent thinking   divergent thinking

    group tests   nature   nurture   individual constancy    family relationship   twin studies   Skeels & Dye

    genotype   phenotype   Piaget