Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The concept of intelligence refers to the understanding and perception of what it means to be intelligent. It encompasses the beliefs, ideas, and theories about intelligence held by individuals or society as a whole.
Refers to the ability to think logically and solve problems in novel situations.
Crystallized Intelligence: Refers to knowledge and skills acquired through experience, education, and culture.
Multiple Intelligences Theory: Suggests that there are different types of intelligences beyond traditional measures, such as linguistic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, etc.