Unit 4: Thinking and Intelligence

4.1.A Explain how psychological concepts and theories account for thinking, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making.

4.1.A.1 Concepts and Prototypes 

4.1.A.2 Modifying Schemas 

4.1.A Explain how psychological concepts and theories account for thinking, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making.

4.1.A.3 Algorithms

4.1.A.4 Heuristics 

4.1.A.5 Influences on Decision-Making 

4.1.A.6 Fallacies that Affect Decision-Making 

4.1.A Explain how psychological concepts and theories account for thinking, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making.

4.1.A.7 Executive Functions

4.1.A.8 Creativity 

4.2.A Explain how modern and historical theories describe intelligence. 

4.2.A.1 Defining Intelligence

4.2.B Explain how intelligence is measured.

4.2.B.1 Early and Modern Uses of Intelligence Testing

4.2.B.2 Psychometric Principles for Psychological Tests

4.2.B.2.I Standardization 

4.2.B.2.II Validity 

4.2.B.2.III Reliability 

4.2.B.2.IV Attempts to Reduce Testing Inequities

4.2.C Explain how systemic issues relate to the quantitative and qualitative uses of intelligence assessments.

4.2.C.1 Rising IQ Scores Overtime

4.2.C.2 Societal Issues with IQ Scores

4.2.C.3 IQ Scores as Methods of Restricting Access

4.2.D Explain how academic achievement is measured and experienced as compared to intelligence. 

4.2.D.1 Achievement vs. Aptitude 

4.2.D.2 Fixed vs. Growth Mindset