CBSE Class 12 Psychology — Variations in Psychological Attributes

Neha always scores well in school assessments and is appreciated for her sharp, critical ability, reasoning and analytical thinking. Which form of intelligence is she most likely demonstrating ?

Identify two differences between Psychometric theories and Information processing theories of intelligence.

(a) Find out the IQ of a 14-year-old child with a mental age of 16. OR (b) Differentiate between a verbal and a non-verbal test.

(a) Elaborate on the concept of buddhi and specify how intelligence in the Indian tradition lays emphasis on its connectivity with social and environmental world. OR (b) Individuals who are categorised as having intellectual disability show significant variation in their abilities, ranging from those who can be taught to work and function with special attention, to those who cannot be trained and require institutional care throughout their lives. Identify their categories according to IQ range and specify their potential functionalities.