Ceci's theory suggests intelligence is best reflected in which of the following?

Ceci's theory suggests intelligence is best reflected in which of the following?

• A. Knowledge acquisition and the ability to process, integrate, and elaborate on knowledge
• B. Short-term memory capacity only
• C. Sensory discrimination speed
• D. Physical coordination

Answer: (A)

Intelligence, in Ceci's view, is shown most clearly by how you acquire, organize, and use knowledge. The best indicator is your ability to learn new information and to process, connect with what you already know, and elaborate it to explain, reason, and apply in novel situations. This emphasis on knowledge growth, integration, and flexible application goes beyond simply holding information for a short time, how fast you perceive or discriminate sensory details, or how well you move your body. Those latter abilities reflect other skills, while Ceci’s perspective centers on learning, understanding, and using knowledge to adapt.

Intelligence, in Ceci's view, is shown most clearly by how you acquire, organize, and use knowledge. The best indicator is your ability to learn new information and to process, connect with what you already know, and elaborate it to explain, reason, and apply in novel situations. This emphasis on knowledge growth, integration, and flexible application goes beyond simply holding information for a short time, how fast you perceive or discriminate sensory details, or how well you move your body. Those latter abilities reflect other skills, while Ceci’s perspective centers on learning, understanding, and using knowledge to adapt.