Human intelligence research four-levels of explanation: Connecting the dots - an Oldie-But-Goodie (OBG) post

Click on image to enlarge.Research that falls under the breadth of the topic of human intelligence is extensive.For decades I have attempted to keep abreast with intelligence-related research, particularly research that would help with the development, analysis, and interpretation of applied intelligence tests.   I frequently struggled with integrating research that focused on brain-behavior relations or networks, neural efficiency, etc.  I then rediscovered a simple three-level categorization of intelligence research byEarl Hunt.  I modified it into a four-level model, and the model is represented in the figure above.In this " intelligent " testing series, primary emphasis will be on harnessing information from the top " psychometric level " of research to aid in test interpretation.  However, given the increased impact of cognitive neuropsychological research on test development, often one must turn to level 2 (information processing) to understand how to interpret specific tests.This series will draw primarily from the first two levels, although there may be times were I import knowledge from the two brain-related levels.To better understand this framework, and put the forthcoming information in this series in proper perspective, I would urge you to view the " connecting the dots " video PPT that I previously posted at this blog.Here it is.  The next post will start into the psychometric level information that serves as the primary foundation ...
Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) - Category: Neuroscience Tags: brain networks CHC CHC theory connecting the dots four-level interpretation model information processing intelligence neural efficiency OBG post psychometrics Source Type: blogs