Raymond Cattell's theory

Definition

Raymond Cattell's theory is a psychometric approach to understanding intelligence, which distinguishes between two types of intelligence - fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence.

Related terms

Fluid Intelligence:

The ability to think logically and solve problems in new situations.

Crystallized Intelligence: Knowledge and skills that are acquired through education and experience.

Psychometric Approach: A method of studying human characteristics, such as intelligence, through objective measurements or tests.