Differentiate Between the Psychometric and Cognitive Psychology Approaches to Intelligence

question 31

Essay

Differentiate between the psychometric and cognitive psychology approaches to intelligence.

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Definitions:

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be stored and retrieved later from memory.

Chunk Information

A strategy used to break down information into smaller, more manageable parts for easier understanding or recall.

Short-term Memory

The short-duration, limited-capacity memory component in which selected input from the memory store is worked on.

Sensory Memory

A very short-term memory that holds sensory information, allowing individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimulus has ceased.