Theories Of Intelligence

Concept: Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is a numerical measure of a person's intellectual ability relative to their age group. It helps compare cognitive performance across individuals. Definition of IQ: IQ (Intelligence Quotient) is defined as the ratio of Mental Age (MA) to Chronological Age (CA), multiplied by 100. Formula: Explanation of Terms: Mental Age (MA):

Level of intellectual functioning
Determined through intelligence tests
Chronological Age (CA):

Actual age of the person in years
Example Calculation: If a child has:

Mental Age = 12 years
Chronological Age = 10 years
Interpretation:

IQ = 100 → Average intelligence
IQ > 100 → Above average
IQ < 100 → Below average