Cohen Puts Forward the Concept of "Developmental Intelligence

question 34

Essay

Cohen puts forward the concept of "developmental intelligence." What are the key features of this concept? How might you relate this to your own development or that of an older adult you know?

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Definitions:

Incongruence

A state of being where there is a discrepancy between one's self-image and the reality of one’s experiences or behaviors, often leading to psychological distress.

Actual Experience

Real, lived events and interactions that an individual undergoes, as opposed to theoretical knowledge or speculative scenarios.

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist known for developing the hierarchy of needs, a theory that describes human motivation based on fulfilling a series of needs from basic to self-actualization.

Psychology Empirical

The approach in psychology that emphasizes the role of empirical evidence obtained through observation and experimentation in the study of mental processes and behavior.