Assignment 1

For many years, IQ (intelligence quotient) was considered tobe the indicator of intelligence. An IQscore is determined through standardized testing, often characterized bymeasures of a persons verbal comprehension skills, working memory capacity,perceptual reasoning ability, and processing skills. IQ represents a narrowconceptualization of intelligence and is traditionally focused on skillsrelated to academic success. Intelligence was once thought to be stablethroughout ones lifespan. In other words, no amount of education or studyingcould change your IQ score or capacity to learn. Fortunately, the research ofpsychologist Robert Sternberg and others indicated otherwise, confirming thatintelligence can vary, can be developed over ones lifetime, and extends beyondthe traditional skills associated with IQ. In this weeks resources, you willconsider Sternbergs theory of successful intelligence and a theory fromanother well-known giant in the field of intelligence, Howard Gardner. Gardneridentified seven distinct intelligences that offer a much broader and morerealistic view of the concept, and account for individual differences andcultural context.

In this assignment, you will apply a theory of multipleintelligence to your own life by identifying the intelligences you usethroughout the day, as well as which intelligences come easily to you and whichcould be developed further.

To prepare

        Review this weeks Learning Resources on multiple intelligences.

        Select a theory of multiple intelligences that interests you themost.

        Track a 24-hour day in your life and, based on the theory youselected, identify which intelligences you applied throughout your day.

        Think about the intelligences that come easily to you and thosethat could be developed further.

By Day 7

Submit a  2-page paper that addressesthe following: (Please write 2 pages)

        Briefly describe the theory of multiple intelligence youselected.

        Using the theory you selected, describe the differentintelligences you applied throughout your day.

        Explain which areas of intelligence come naturally to you andwhich areas could be further developed and why. Be specific and support yourconclusions with scholarly literature

Assignment 2:Journaling

This week, you will continue to populate the Psychology TheoriesTemplate and add cognitive theories to your chart. As you continue populatingyour template, consider the following:

1.       Identify who or what contributed to the development of the theory.Were there key researchers or seminal research that led to the theory?

2.       Record whether the theory emphasizes nature (biology), nurture(environment), or both.

3.       List the primary characteristics or features of the theory (itskey tenets and concepts). Be sure to include if a particular period of life isemphasized.

4.       List the noteworthy strengths and weaknesses of the theory.

5.       (Optional) Include any notes that you find helpful inunderstanding and applying the theory, such as potential contemporary themes orfields of research in which the theory could be applied.

No Assignment submission this week.

Final submission of the Journaling Assignment will be due by Day 7 of Week 11.

(Please see attached for the template and 150 words)