Psychology 101

Dr. Oakley Ray

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I. Basic Concepts and Distinctions

A. Academic Intelligence

1. Definitions

a. Terman

b. Goodenough

c. Thorndike

2. Predicts: Academic Performance

II. Determinants of Intelligence and/or Intelligence Test Scores

A. Genetic Factors

B. Prenatal Factors

C. Early Experience Factors: Stimulation; Nutrition

D. Socio-Economic Level

E. Race, Sex, and Ethnic Factors

III. Chronological Development of Intelligence

A. Growth Curve--Birth to Death

B. Variability Changes in the Range of Intelligence

C. Changes in Type of Behavior Monitored

D. Individual Changes in Test Scores

E. The VERY Bright

IV. Creativity

A. Definitions and Measurements

B. Relationship to Academic Intelligence

C. Background Correlates

D. Personality Correlates