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Intelligence Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Measurement of inter/intra personal skills






2. Step three: asks wether generated solutions solved the problem






3. Estimating probability based on preexisting prototypes rather than evidence (a tall guy is probably a basketball player)






4. The ability to produce valued outcomes in a novel way






5. A set of cognitive abilities






6. Decide issues on what is important to them or others - logicality not a requirement - struggle with decisions - people oriented - sympathetic - tactful - appreciative - people pleasers






7. A representation of the best and most typical example of a category (example: rose-->flower)






8. Generating a large number of possible solutions






9. Big picture people. take in information from 6th sense - future and possibility intrigued - want to change the world - they may be restless living in world as it is - learn best in illustrations - or metaphors - big on imagination - always looking fo






10. Want closure - they want to get things settled and wrapped up work comes before play - more decisive - list makers






11. Analytical - critical - great with theory - curious - loves to learn - often go into science areas - competent - most self critical - fear of failure - conscious of the credentials of others - learn by challenging authority - can hurt feelings






12. Strategies - or simple rules - used in problem solving and decision making that do not guarantee a solution - but offer a likely short cut to it






13. Tendency to seek out information that confirms preexisting beliefs; seeing only your solution in all evidence (racist says blacks cause all problems)






14. Using problem solving methods that have worked in the past instead of formulating new ones (same football plays - no new ones)






15. Ability to move into other ways - but you always come back to your pattern






16. Seeing unique or different solutions to a problem






17. Under the thalamus - smaller than an almond - metabolic processes - homeostasis - thirst - hunger - circadian rhythms - sex drive






18. Below average mental functioning






19. Relay center - sensory information and motor functions






20. The feel good theory; 8 different intelligences; accepted among educators






21. Either 2 of a continuum...'either this or that'






22. Brain's overriding function






23. Drawing conclusions based on most available/remembered information (after reading about the holocaust all day - you think its the most important event in history)






24. Specific concepts are grouped as subcategories into broader concepts (example: dog-->animals)






25. A set of steps that - if followed correctly - will eventually solve the problem






26. Come at information from different perspectives after 1 day - 1 week - 1 month and 4 months in order to remember it






27. Pay attention to what sensors tell them - facts - literal - detail oriented - sequence - down to earth - no nonsense - practical - accuracy - strong work ethic






28. Step two: generating hypothesis






29. Tendency to think of an object of only functioning in one way (two pencils - no ruler)






30. Every generations IQ increases by 20 points due to nutrition - faster pace of life - schooling - etc.






31. Triarchic intelligence; accepted by psychologists (analytical - practical - creativity)






32. Strong need for sociability - know lots of people - like to think and solve problems in groups - figure out what they want to say as they are talking






33. A representation of a group or category that shares similar characteristics






34. People oriented - idealistic - cause oriented - see possibilities - meaning in life - great impact on the world - integrity is important - harmony is important - personalize criticism - can't stand phony people - usually not motivated by money - like






35. Short term memory into long term memory happens during REM sleep - brain decides what to pay attention to - figures out where to put new material - recalling spatial relationships






36. Asseses what the test actually measures






37. Change oriented - empathizers - outgoing - people oriented - leader types - popular - charming - persuasive - people are highest priority - are aware of interpersonal dynamics in social settings -high need to please - strong fluency with language






38. Mentally retarded in some areas and gifted in others






39. Ability to gain knowledge and solve problems






40. Solver determines what measure would make the solution come faster; you discover studying gives you good grades






41. The ability to think about thinking






42. Slowest region of the brain to develop - memory - predicting - more neurons than the rest of the brain combined - regulation and coordination of movement -posture - balance






43. Accumulated knowlege (memory)






44. You remember things that present an emotional response - process information into long term memory - colors your experiences - emotions - fear






45. Thinking that produces many possible ideas; major element in creativity (uses for a paper clip)






46. Consistency of measurement






47. Decide by looking at logical results - unemotional - like analysis and putting things in order - justice is very important - make decisions easier because they put little weight on how it will affect other - don't think feelings are reliable - can hu






48. Complex problems are broken into smaller mini problems which act as stepping stones to get to the overall goal






49. Detail oriented - closure wanting - highly organized - procedure for everything - neat - strongest work ethic - don't like asking for help - save money - must feel useful - stable - traditionalist - occupations seek them - loyal






50. Enjoy interacting with others but it drains their energy - find quiet - tend to not like phone calls - share special occasions with one or very few numbers of people -can't study with noise - fore thinkers -