Introduction to Psychology 1/IPSY102/Intelligence/Overview

Some recent philosophers seem to have given their moral approval to these deplorable verdicts that affirm that the intelligence of an individual is a fixed quantity, a quantity that cannot be augmented. We must protest and react against this brutal pessimism; we will try to demonstrate that it is founded on nothing.

What does the term intelligence mean to you? The ability to think critically, to think on your feet, or to read other people's emotions? In this pathway you will learn about the scientific study of intelligence including its different types, its measurement, and implications. As you make your way through this learning pathway, consider how concepts like IQ, intelligence quotient, may be developed for a specific purpose but may be misapplied by those who do not fully understand it.