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B.Ed Psychology Unit 5
B.Ed Psychology Unit 5
BY
SHAH JEHAN
Intelligence: meaning
• The capacity to learn
• The total knowledge a person has acquired
• The general ability to perform cognitive
tasks
• The capacity to learn from experience or
the capacity to adapt to one’s own
environment
• The ability to adapt successfully to new
situation and to the environment in general
Intelligence: Definition
It is the cognitive ability of an individual to
learn from experience, to reason well, to
remember important information, and to
cope with the demands of daily life.
5.2 Theories or Models of Intelligence
Aptitude Tests
Unlike achievement tests, aptitude tests gauge an
individual’s potential. These tests are designed to
demonstrate your abilities and predict success in the future.