Biosocial Development School Years Michael Hoerger

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)

Sample IQ Items

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

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

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.