Intelligence
What you do when you don't know what to do is the true test of intelligence.
But intelligence, in generally accepted terms, is said to be the general cognitive problem-solving skill. Or the skillful use of reason, or, ability to learn, understand and do things logically.
There are several sub categories of intelligence including logical/mathematical, linguistic, spatial, inter and intra personal skills. However, Raymond Cattell hypothesized two different forms of intelligence in 1963, which later became generally accepted. These two forms of intelligence are:
What you do when you don't know what to do is the true test of intelligence.
But intelligence, in generally accepted terms, is said to be the general cognitive problem-solving skill. Or the skillful use of reason, or, ability to learn, understand and do things logically.
There are several sub categories of intelligence including logical/mathematical, linguistic, spatial, inter and intra personal skills. However, Raymond Cattell hypothesized two different forms of intelligence in 1963, which later became generally accepted. These two forms of intelligence are:
- fluid and
- crystallized intelligence (Cattell,1963)
Fluid Intelligence
This form of intelligence is needed in solving new problems, use logic in new situations, and identity patterns ( Cattell, 1963). Taking an on-the-spot decision viz-a-vis immediate impending danger requires fluid intelligence.
Crystallized Intelligence
This is related to the use of acquired knowledge and experience in problem-solving (Cattell, 1963). Works such as teaching require crystallized intelligence.
It is believed that both fluid and crystallized intelligence work together. Intelligence is like a fluid that changes to solid (crystalline) form when cooled. The brain is flexible like fluid during learning, which crystallizes as knowledge after a learning process is completed (Horn and Cattell, 1966a).
Festus C. Anaba, B Med. Sci. Physiology
Festus C. Anaba, B Med. Sci. Physiology
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