The intelligence theory is suppose to help us understand how humans use there brains to adapt to their environment. Some feel that the intelligence theory is similar to the cognitive development theory. What makes this theory special is because it's main focus is on testing and measurement.
Early Theorist of Intelligence
Alfred Binet
- created the first intelligence test, called the 1905 scale - is the basis behind modern test for intellect - believed that his test did not measure forms that were permanent - felt scores could very Lewis Terman
- modified how one calculated their IQ - forumla: IQ= MA/CA*100 (MA= mental age CA= chronological age -believed intelligence is genetic - also revised the Simon-Bient's scale to Stanford -Binet Intelligence Scale |
L.L Thurstone
- believed in seven independent Primary Mental Abilities and Descriptions |
Joy Paul Guilford
- expanded the world of Thurstone into structure of intelligence
- his test tested for divergent or convergent abilities
- expanded the world of Thurstone into structure of intelligence
- his test tested for divergent or convergent abilities
Intelligence Testing Issues
Although theses theorist had many ideas on how to test for intelligence there were also many flaws within these experience. Some may argue that intelligence test are bias because you often only have knowledge on things that one's environment has fed into you.
Although theses theorist had many ideas on how to test for intelligence there were also many flaws within these experience. Some may argue that intelligence test are bias because you often only have knowledge on things that one's environment has fed into you.
How will the intelligence theory help me throughout my career of nursing? Although measuring one's intelligence is not actually possible I still feel that having knowledge about the intelligence testing theories are important within my field because often times we don't credit people whom don't test well on the standardized test. When communicating with my patients I actually feel these theories are helping me to judge them less. It is helping me to understand that people are at different levels of intellect and thats okay.