ABOUT IQ

ntelligence Definition
There are several ways to define intelligence. In some cases, intelligence may include creativity, personality, character, knowledge, or wisdom. However, some psychologists do not incorporate these things within the framework of the definition of intelligence. Intelligence usually refers to the ability or mental capacity to think, but have not found a satisfactory definition of intelligence [1]. Stenberg & Slater (1982) defines it as the actions or thoughts that aim and adaptive [2]. [Edit] The structure of intelligence
Intelligence can be divided into two, namely the so-called general intelligence-g factor and specific intelligence. However, intelligence can basically sorted out. Here's intelligence division specifications according LL Thurstone:

    * An understanding and verbal ability
    * Numbers and count
    * The ability of visual
    * Memory
    * Reasoning
    * Perceptual Speed
Wechsler scales are commonly used to obtain the intelligence level of intelligence divide into two major groups namely the ability of verbal intelligence (VIQ) and the ability to display intelligence (PIQ) [Edit] Factors affecting intelligence
There are several factors that influence intelligence, namely:

    * Biological
    * Environment
    * Culture
    * Language
    * Ethical issues
[Edit] Measurement of the level of intelligence
One widely accepted test of intelligence is based on psychometric or IQ test. Measurement of intelligence conducted by using a written test or the test display (performance test) or is currently developing measurement with computer aids. Intelligence testing devices commonly in use are:

    * Stanford-scale intelligence Binnet
    * Wechsler scales are divided into several testing instruments such as derivatives:
          o WB (for adults)
          o WAIS (for adults later)
          o WISC (for school age children)
          o WPPSI (for pre-school children)
    * IST
    * TIKI (Typical Indonesian intelligence test equipment)
    * FRT
    * PM-60, Prime Advance
[Edit] Criticisms of IQ tests
The downside of this intelligence test tools are there cultural biases, language and environment that influence it. Disappointment on conventional IQ tests lead to the development of a number of alternative theories, all of which asserted that intelligence is the result of a number of independent abilities that uniquely contribute to human appearance.
Stephen Jay Gould was one of the underlying theory of intelligence. In his book The Mismeasure of Man (Error Measure of Man), he argued that real intelligence can not be measured, and also questioned the point of view of intelligence hereditarian.