Intelligence Quotient: The Influence Of Intelligence

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INTRO Intelligence Quotient (IQ) has been established as the manner of which intelligence is determined (Hetheringion and Parke, 1999). An IQ test is a number based scoring formula that examines a person’s mental age/chorological age on a cognitive level. Typical IQ test are given in the Stanford-Binet format or the Wechsler scale which focus on one’s spatial perception, speaking skills, problem comprehension, and memory (Herthrington and Parke, 1999). A recent concept on intelligence faculty is Stenbergs Triarchic Theory and Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. While new to the evaluation community, both methods, each delves into considerations practical ability and geo influences (Gardner, 1983; Santrock, 2008). Which theory …show more content…

I am often self-aware of my emotions and motivations. I tend to dominate my emotions with an uncanny ability to mask them at appropriate times as to not give tips away of how I may be feeling about a situation as a tool to solve a problem. I appreciate self-reflection and analyzing my thoughts and behaviors as to better myself personally and professionally. I truly covet personal relationships with others and trend towards helping out, the best of my ability, those that I am close to - knowing that one day I may call upon them for aid or assistance. Having strong relationships also gives me confidence in how I perform at home and at work. What are the pros and cons of using each theory to define intelligence? Both pros and cons exist when using a specific source for intelligence. Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence recognizes categories that are not traditional, but some of his categories are difficult to test for, such as linguistic-verbal, logical-mathematical, spatial, kinesthetic, self-reflective, intrapersonal, musical, and naturalistic (Gardner, 1983; Santrock 2008). Sternberg’s triarchic theory considers practical life intelligence versus an academic intelligence. This system does identify what cannot be taught in a classroom, but does fall short in some core influences. Why is assessing a child 's intelligence important (or …show more content…

Children have an ability to fast tract information at a high level, some follow a baseline, others are often not interested in being educated as they may be late bloomers, and some may have an unforeseen learning disability. Children with an accelerated drive need to be identified, and challenged, as they have expanding minds that need to be constantly feed input. Standardized education is in place to provide children principles, practices, and learning mechanics on a specific timeline that has been approved by numerous boards of education that will provide them with the adequate advantage of learning on a projected scale. Late bloomers tend to those not show interest in education at an early age, but that does not mean they are unintelligent, but more of one that grasps concepts through some prodding and outside influences (tutoring) to reach the intending education timeline. Children with learning disabilities are those ones that need to be identified, in a positive way, and given the necessary tools/ aid that can level the playing field for them to learn. To help educators understand what level a child is at a form of testing (IQ) needs to be given as to assess what spectrum the child is on and what course or program they need to be in for

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