In this weeks reading I learned the two different types of intelligence. One type is fluid intelligence which is type of basic intelligence that makes learning of all sorts quick and thorough. Abilities such as short-term memory, abstract thought, and speed of thinking are all usually considered part of fluid intelligence. Some things that mark fluid intelligence is curiosity, learning for the joy of it and the thrill at discovering something new are marks of fluid intelligence. People who are high in fluid abilities can draw inferences, understand relations between concepts, and readily process new ideas and facts. In other words people who are fluid intelligent are quick and creative with words and numbers. A way to measure this type of measurement is with puzzles.
Another type of intelligence is crystallized. Crystallized intelligence are types of intellectual ability that reflect accumulated learning. Vocabulary and general information are examples. Some developmental psychologist think crystallized intelligence increases with age, while fluid intelligence declines. Some questions that are designed to measure intelligence would be the meaning of a certain word, or how to explain a formula.
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