2. Definition of Intelligence
Wechsler’s definition of intelligence: the global
capacity of the individual to act purposefully, think
rationally, and to deal effectively with his
environment.
3. Binet (1916) defined it as the capacity to
judge well, to reason well, and to
comprehend well
4. What is intelligence?
• The ability to think abstractly
• Plan
• Gather information
• Understand complex ideas
• Solve problems
• Reason
• Adapt effectively to the environment
• Overcome obstacles
• Learn from experience
• Adapt to a novel situation
6. CAN WE INCREASE OUR
INTELLIGENCE?
Techniques to increase our intelligence are
as follows:
• Deep thinking.
• Good reasoning.
• Learning from past experience.
• Practice.
7. EXAMPLES OF STANDARDISED
INTELLIGENCE TESTS
• The Wechsler Intelligence Scales
• Malin’s intelligence scale
• The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale
• Raven’s progressive matrices
• Culture fair intelligence tests
• Seguin form board test
• Bhatia’s battery of intelligence
• Draw a man test
• Gessell's Drawing Test of Intelligence
8. IQ LEVELS
• Below 20 Profound Mental retardation
• 20 - 35 Severe MR
• 35-50 Moderate MR
• 50-70 Mild MR
• 91-110 Slow learner
• 111-120 Average
• 121-140 Superior
• 140 and above Gifted
9. Peter Salovey – Yale University. Developed the idea of EQ or
emotional intelligence. Goleman expanded upon this theory.
Daniel Goleman – writer –Emotional Intelligence
10. There is an intelligence based
on emotion, and people who
have this capacity are less
depressed, healthier, more
enjoyable, and have better
relationships.
11. • Being aware of one’s own emotions.
• Being able to manage one’s own
emotions.
• Being sensitive to the emotions of
others.
• Being able to respond to & negotiate
with other people emotionally.
• Being able to use one’s own emotions to
motivate oneself.
Emotional Intelligence includes: