Unit 2 Discussion 2: Intelligence
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Both intelligence and the accuracy of measuring intelligence can be influenced by multiple factors. For instance, we can see in Section 9.4 that environment plays a role for most all group differences in intelligence, lowering scores for some groups. Intelligence theorists are often in the center of one of the major debates in the field of psychology, often presented as nature versus nurture, in other words, how much of our behavior is controlled by biology and genetics versus how much is controlled by external factors.
In the videos below, specific factors that can have an effect on academic performance or intelligence testing are discussed, along with the concept of multiple intelligences. After viewing the videos, consider the LEARN approach as you discuss the questions that follow, in particular looking for multiple influences.
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View this video “How Stereotypes Lower Test Scores.” This interview is about how stereotypes lower test scores. Also see p. 345 on group differences in intelligence.
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“The Pygmalion Effect and the Power of Positive Expectations” is a video detailing Rosenthal's study showing the powerful effect of expectation on children's academic and intelligence test performance. This ties into 9.4 Group Differences in Intelligence.
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“What is multiple intelligence theory?” is a video in which Prof. Howard Gardner, of Harvard University, discusses his theory of multiple intelligences and the seven separate types of cognitive abilities operating independently.
Write a post that addresses these questions, including examples from your text, the videos, or other sources where possible. If you use outside sources, please provide information that would allow your classmates to locate the source.
