Intelligence-The ability to quickly and accurately process and problem solve new information.

1. Acquiring Intelligence

1.1. Experiences-Using past knowledge to solve problems or process information.

1.2. Age-As we get older we gain more knowledge and experiences.

1.3. Environment-The behaviors and environment we are exposed to.

1.4. Genetics-The abilities we are given at birth.

2. What are the theories of intelligence?

2.1. Spearmans g-The idea there are wide and narrow abilities in solving particular tasks.

2.2. Catell's Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence-The idea that there is fluid intelligence which is obtained quickly and adaptable. And that there is crystallized intelligence which is acquired through experience and schooling.

2.3. Gardner's Multiple Intelligence- In this theory there are multiple intelligences that are independent of one another.

3. Intelligence Components

3.1. Changing-Intelligence changes through experiences and environment.

3.2. Cognitive Process-The steps we take to acquire new knowledge or problem solve.

3.3. Giftedness-Unique abilities such as creativity.

3.4. Achievement/Success-To be able to quickly and successfully solve problems.

3.5. Testing-IQ test, dynamic assessment, and specific ability test.

4. Interesting Findings

4.1. Twin Studies-Where genetics plays a huge role in the similarity of IQ in twins even though they grew up in different environments.

4.2. Gender Studies-Boys and Girls are equivalent in intellectual abilities.

4.3. Ethnic/Racial Studies-No difference in intellectual abilities found in infants but once children enter school age there is an ethnic/racial intelligence difference found.