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The Influence of Advancing Age on Cognition According to data from the SLS, between the ages of 60 and 74, nearly all of us will show sta- tistically significant reductions in abilities, though again, there is no universal pattern of cog- nitive decay. Even an expected comprehensive decline over the 7 years between age 74 […]

The Influence of Advancing Age on Cognition The Seattle Longitudinal Study The Seattle Longitudinal Study (SLS), introduced in Chapter 2, has been a particularly valu- able source of information regarding adult cognition. In a continuing long-term research proj- ect of about 6,000 men and women that began in 1956, changes in cognitive abilities have been

In what ways do these concepts include reasoning and understanding? The Influence of Advancing Age on Cognition need solutions. Their minds often skip steps that a novice would normally follow, or they twist a step in a unique way. Experts cannot always explain how they came to use a creative solution; they just knew to

Components of emotional intelligence Component Description Example Empathy When we show compassion and empathy we demonstrate the ability to understand motiva- tions and feelings of others. This facilitates emotional connections and drives intimate relationships. Limiting distractions when providing attention to someone who needs sup- port; communicating at a later time to follow up. Motivation A

Other Types of Intelligence One specific example of this dichotomy is the way that math is usually taught in schools. In algebra, for instance, students ordinarily memorize step-by-step processes so that they can demonstrate a particular skill. In this process, creative ways to solve problems are frowned upon. In fact, even if an answer is

Triarchic Model of Intelligence 9.5 Triarchic Model of Intelligence Like the multiple intelligences concept, Robert Sternberg (1984, 2008) theorizes that intel- ligence is not a single mental function; rather, it is made up of three interacting components. Sternberg’s triarchic model of intelligence consists of parts related to traditional analyti- cal intelligence, practical intelligence, and creative

Type of intelligence Description Verbal–linguistic Represented by having a good command of language. It allows people to express their thoughts clearly and precisely. While this skill is important for everyone, it is especially important for authors, journalists, and those in the business world. Logical–mathematical Includes tasks such as deciding if the correct change was received

Howard Gardner(s) Multiple Intelligences Gifted and Talented At the high end of the bell curve of intelligence is giftedness. Individuals with an IQ between 130 and 144 are classified as gifted; those at 145 and above are highly gifted. In addition, some children demonstrate exceptional achievement without necessarily having an IQ in the gifted range.

Extremes of Intelligence Even though intelligence tests remain in wide use, reliance on such quantitative measures has been criticized for potential cultural bias and for an overemphasis on equating intelligence with testing. It is thought that relying on IQ to define intelligence supports a narrow view, and we should instead be expanding the conversation (Schlinger,

Traditional Models of Intelligence development than previously thought. We will therefore begin the next section with a discus- sion of how psychologists have traditionally defined intelligence, and then explore more recent, alternative models. Section Review Explain how twin and adoption studies inform us about the relative influences of biological and environmental influences. 9.2 Traditional Models