Match each definition with the appropriate term.
-the ability to profit from experience, acquire knowledge, think abstractly, act purposefully, or adapt to changes in the environment
A)intelligence
B)reasoning
C)psychometrics
D)"g factor"
E)meta-cognition

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term that best matches this definition is "intelligence," which refers to the overall ability to understand and navigate the world around us.

Answer: B 
 "Reasoning" refers specifically to the ability to logically analyze information and draw conclusions. While it is related to intelligence, it is a more specific skill.

Answer: C 
 "Psychometrics" is the field of study concerned with measuring and assessing intelligence, aptitude, and other psychological traits.

Answer: D 
 "g factor" is a term used in psychology to refer to a generalized and overarching intelligence factor that underlies various cognitive abilities.

Answer: E 
 "Meta-cognition" is the ability to think about one's own thinking, including awareness of one's own cognitive processes and the ability to monitor and regulate one's own learning and performance. While related to intelligence, it is a more specific focus on self-awareness and regulatory abilities.

Match Each Definition with the Appropriate Term