Intelligence ……… a broad perspective
The dictionary meaning of term “intelligence” is the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge. Faculty theory of intelligence is one the oldest theory, according to this theory mind is made up of different faculties like reasoning, logic, memory, imagination and discrimination. These faculties are independent of each other and can be developed by rigorous mental exercises of the difficult subject-matter, the Unifactor Intelligence theory of Alfred Binet (1916) is about general intellectual ability which is made up of several discrete abilities which include. Ø To reason well with abstract material Ø To comprehend well Ø To have a clear direction of thoughts Ø To relate thinking with the attainment of a desirable end and Ø To be self- critical All these abilities combined together is called general mental ability. Thus, intelligence is a single but complex mental process which...