Individuals can show clear aptitudes for art or computer programming but perform poorly on IQ tests.Autistic savants show extreme intellectual strengths and weaknesses.Such observations have convinced many psychologists that it is time to
A) define intelligence as a g-factor (general ability).
B) develop a narrow, specific definition of intelligence.
C) develop broader definitions of intelligence that predict real-world success.
D) develop a definition of intelligence that predicts the likelihood of success in school.

Question

Individuals can show clear aptitudes for art or computer programming but perform poorly on IQ tests​.Autistic savants show extreme intellectual strengths and weaknesses.Such observations have convinced many psychologists that it is time to
A) define intelligence as a g-factor (general ability).
B) ​develop a narrow, specific definition of intelligence.
C) ​develop broader definitions of intelligence that predict real-world success.
D) ​develop a definition of intelligence that predicts the likelihood of success in school.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The observations that some individuals can show clear aptitudes for certain skills but perform poorly on IQ tests, and that autistic savants exhibit extreme intellectual strengths and weaknesses, suggest that intelligence is not just a general ability (g-factor), but a broader construct that includes different types of abilities and skills. To account for this diversity, it is important to develop broader definitions of intelligence that can predict real-world success, rather than just predicting success in school or on standardized tests.

Individuals Can Show Clear Aptitudes for Art or Computer Programming