1. Biosocial Development School Years Michael Hoerger

2. Ability Tests Two types 1.Aptitude/Intelligence/IQ: Potential to learn General knowledge Problem solving skills Speed, and memory 2.Achievement: skills specifically relevant to school (reading comprehension, algebra)

3. Sample IQ Items

4. Multiple Intelligences? Sternberg (3): –Academic, creative, and practical Gardner (8): –Language, math, music, spatial, kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic Guilford (150) Criticisms

5. Any Remaining Questions? Child psychopathology from last time? From the book? –ADHD –Learning disabilities, Dyslexia –Pervasive Development Disorders Treatments?

6. Michael Hoerger To cite this textbook: Berger, K. (2005). The developing person through the lifespan. New York: Worth. To cite this lecture: Hoerger, M. (2007, February 21). Developmental Psychology: Pre-Adolescent Biosocial Development. Presented at a PSY 220 lecture at Central Michigan University.