Unlocking the Depths of Intelligence: Theories, Measurement, and Practical Applications
Learner as a Developing Individual Intelligence: Meaning, nature and theories of Intelligence (Two factor theory and Thurstone’s group factor theory) Measurement of Intelligence and Application of Intelligence tests *Meaning, Nature and Characteristics of Intelligence* One of the most important single variables, which affect schooling, is intelligence. Intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge. Success in school and colleges and in one’s own profession, social adjustment, possession of general information etc. are all associated with the concept of “intelligence”. The word intelligence is derived from the Latin verb ‘intellegere’ which means understanding. According to Alfred Binet intelligence is the ability for judgement or common sense. Thorndike defines intelligence as “one’s capacity to deal effectively with situations”. For Jean Piaget, ‘intelligence is the ability to adapt to one’s surroundings’. In the words of Cyril Burt, “Intelligence is the capacity of fle...